Wheel/tire question

I have been looking at TRD Pro wheels Tacoma/4Runner for a while now. I really like the look and found a set that has LT285/70R17 tires from a 4 runner. I have spend some time on the tire posts here but want to hear from folks running something like this size. Any thoughts or issues?

 

Is it just a leveling kit on your truck?

 

Sidenote: fine looking truck and setup you have there.

 

Thank you! We love it. I have Fox 2.0 on it leveled up front and a bit higher in the back

 

Did you already buy the wheels? Those have a pretty high offset and they are narrow. I’d go with the AGP replicas, less offset and wider.

 

No I have not bought anything just doing some marketplace looking. So really an 6x5.5 fits but need to take into account offset and size? What offset works best on these trucks if anyone knows? Thanks.

 

Check out this thread compiled by @shifty` for all things FGT. Zero in on the wheel section.
https://www.tundras.com/threads/so-you-wanna-buy-just-bought-a-1st-gen-tundra-eh.115928/

 

Highly recommend you check out the thread @G_unit3000 shared with you, the wheels/suspension section specifically, it may shed light on the questions you asked and more.

Not saying that because I'm the poor sucker who got conned into compiling/posting it, thus taking ownership of maintenance and the 'Tundra guru' reputation that unfortunately seems to have come with it, but because it covers every aspect of (I hope) what you'll need to know in this choice.

I can't agree more with @KTM_AJ421 regarding opting for AGP's option over OEM, far better backspacing. FYI, if it helps, IIRC the 5-spoke split OEM wheels are 5" backspace, and you don't want much more than that for sake of rubbing.

That said, I'm also incredibly sad you're getting rid of one of the best damn looking OEM wheels ever made for a truck. I'd buy the other wheels, swap their tires over, and sell the TRD Pro wheels to offset the purchase cost. Just sayin'.

Great looking truck btw, and welcome to the forum!

 

I ran 2016 Tacoma TRD wheels on my Tundra for years. They worked/looked just fine with a Spidertraxx 1.5" wheel spacer. Last tire size I had on them was 265/70-R17.

You'll want to use the deep shank open end lug nuts and a dab of blue loctite for the front when using spacers. The front 1GT studs are shorter than the rears.

After the first hundred or so miles double check the torque on the spacer to hub nuts. After that they were maintenance and trouble free.

I agree with @shifty`, the wheels you have now are the best looking OEM wheels.

 

Agreed, hard to beat the OEM rims on these trucks. I was lucky enough to buy a set in new condition in 2015 to replace my beat up set...
As mentioned, if you're shopping, go thru the thread for the fitment you're looking for.
Great looking rig, love the color.

 

Abcinv, I like the look of your truck. What lift and tires are you running?

 

I can answer, since it's been posted several times.

Strut spacers in front (not recommended). Tires are BFG KO2 275/70R17 on 17x8.5" OEM wheels (17x7.5 @ 5.0" backspace)No wheel spacers.

 

I've got some 5100s ready to put on the front of my 04 DC.
I was thinking about adding OME coils to handle a slightly heavier front bumper.
I hope it turns out like abcinv's setup.

 

Well, you failed to give whether you're 2WD or 4WD which is an extremely important talking point, because it adds several hundred pounds to the front of your truck. What you get for lift will be different in a DC 2WD vs. DC 4WD, and choosing the wrong spring based on that info will land you with up to ½" variance in your lift. Expect the bumper to potentially drag down your OEM coils as much as ¾", or aftermarket springs ¼"-½" with the armored bumper. The two, paired together, could have you royally screwing yourself on this choice if you went with a 2WD choice instead of 4WD.

Looking at the "Suspension, wheel and tires ..." advice section here, helping people figure out what to use (and giving lots of other wheel/tire/lift advice you should know): https://www.tundras.com/threads/so-you-wanna-buy-just-bought-a-1st-gen-tundra-eh.115928/

• Guidance to pick the right lifted spring w/Bilstein 5100/4600: With OME (Old Man Emu, not 'OEM') springs, it can daunting which spring to pick, between the 2883, 2884, 2885, 2886, 2887. We have tons of user experiences and know what you can expect better than any vendor:
  • For OME springs you need these isolators and if your current struts aren't factory/OEM you'll probably need these tophats.
  • For AC/RC with 2WD, both V6 and V8, you'll get near-level with OME 2883. Don't do 2884 unless you plan a rear lift.
  • For AC/RC with 4WD, go 2883 for a sport rake, 2884 to get level, don't go with 2885 unless you plan a rear lift
  • For nearly all DC applications, 2883 for near-stock ½-¾" lift, 2884 for slight rake, level w/2885, if you plan 1-2" rear lift, 2887 is probably your choice.
  • With any suggestion given here, your lift may take a bit to settle at final height.
  • If you're AC/RC be forewarned: Nearly all who doubted the above were left squatted out back, thinking 2884 or 2885 was right for their AC/RC 2WD truck. It'd just not the case, and a lot of vendors don't know/bother to inform their customers, so heed the above.

My advice is, factor in ¼" - ½" of extra weight to the above, with your correct drivetrain type (2WD/4WD) to find the right option. If you go with OME springs, note the first 2nd-level bullet point about isolators and tophats. You'll want to land around 1½-1¾" lift after all is said done, factoring in for the bumper. So, if you're 4WD, the 2885 is probably your option. If 2WD, the 2884 is probably your best option.

As with all things in life, there are a multitude of factors at play, so neither myself or anyone else can say for sure exactly what you'll get. The section I just reposted is our collective forum knowledge from dozens of people lifting their trucks with 4600/5100 struts, but even the variables of "how heavy is this bumper, really?" can tweak what you'll see.

And remember: Any time you lift a vehicle and change your geometry, anything that exceeds ½" - 1" above the OEM range, you're going to need an alignment, and you'll be exceeding intended angles, which will exacerbate wear of your parts. Make sure your lower ball joints are OEM (seriously, this is not a joke), and have been replaced within new OEM and new bolts within the past 100k miles if you intend to lift. If you're not aware of the issues concerning aftermarket lower ball joints, please ask. It's one of the top 3 killers of 1st gen Tundras.

 

Thanks for the info, yes its 4wd.