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2018 Tundra lift questions for the new guy

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by 2018 Tundra Limited, May 30, 2020.

  1. May 30, 2020 at 7:54 AM
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    2018 Tundra Limited

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    Hello all,

    I am new here and I have a 2018 Tundra limited RWD crew max. I have been doing a lot of research and spoken to many experts. I am interested in the following:
    • Lift - 3" Ready lift (3" front and 2" back)
    • Wheel - XD 842 Snare (20x9) 5x150mm ==> it only comes with 0mm or +18 mm
    • Tires - Nitto Ridge Grappler 33x12.5R20

    My questions:
    1. What wheel offset should I use to avoid the rubbing and trimming to my bumper?
    2. If rubbing and trimming can't be avoid, what are your suggestions to reduce the trimming?
    3. What are your experience on ride comfort and gas mileage (if you have similar lift above)?
    4. If you did something similar, can you please share your lessons learned (good or bad)?
    Any inputs and pictures you can share are greatly appreciated and thanks all.
     
  2. May 30, 2020 at 7:56 AM
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    Fotnot

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    Welcome man. Stick with the lower offset of +18. You may have to do very little trimming, but 0 will be about 3/4" more and will make you have to trim a lil bit. Go check out the wheels and tires threads. At the top it has some suggestions and guidelines to let you know where you're needing to be
     
  3. May 30, 2020 at 7:57 AM
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  4. May 30, 2020 at 8:05 AM
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    Tundras look off with a lift and 33s. They are to tiny.
     
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  6. May 30, 2020 at 8:17 AM
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    Welcome from NC! I agree that size tire would look too small for that size lift imo.
     
  7. May 30, 2020 at 8:33 AM
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    2018 Tundra Limited

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    can you please expand on the comments? Should i go up to 35x12.5R20? I dropped the tire to 33 because i am trying to avoid the trimming.

    Thanks.
     
  8. May 30, 2020 at 8:38 AM
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  9. May 30, 2020 at 8:38 AM
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    4 inch lift on 33s
    Not in my opinion. I’m also on 22s though.

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  10. May 30, 2020 at 8:40 AM
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  11. May 30, 2020 at 8:41 AM
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    4 inch lift on 33s
    I’m on a 4” lift on 33X12.5R22 and I think it looks perfect.
     
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  12. May 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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    I should have said in my opinion. Let’s be honest it’s alllllllll about looks.


    I like a big tire little wheel combo that fits inside the wheel well.

    Some people like 22s on 33s that stick out.
     
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  13. May 30, 2020 at 9:55 AM
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    I would stay with an 18 inch wheel and get 285/70/18's (34) or 295/70/18's (35). I had the Readylift 3/2 and just removed it. It rode rough and you shouldn't offroad with spacers. I went with Toytecs and the ride is a night and day difference. Here is mine with the Toytec Aluma 2.5 coilovers, SPC UCA's, rear shocks with resis, 1/2 axle shims, Toytec shackles with poly bushings, and 285/70/18 Ridge Grapplers on a 0 offset.

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  14. May 30, 2020 at 5:07 PM
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    My truck is a 0 offset. 2A0BE893-7411-413D-8755-4ACF631B90E1.jpg
     
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  16. May 30, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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    DM 2018, can you tell me more on what you used for your lift? Lift brand, wheel size with 0mm offset and tire size.

    Also, did you have to trim and how is the ride comfort?
     
  17. May 30, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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  18. May 30, 2020 at 5:48 PM
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    thanks all for the welcoming. I am really appreciated it.
     
  19. May 30, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    6inch RC with upgrade struts. 295/65/20 Nitto Ridge grappers 20x9 fuel vapor with 0 off set
    6 inch RC no spacers on front. 0 offset fuel 20x9 rims with 296/65/20 nitto Ridge grappers. RC shocks and if you tow Timbren bump stops and Hellwig sway bar. As in the ride.. I don’t know what a good riding truck is. I had F 250-350 for years. I will say the wife says it rides and drive better than my last 350. Hope that helps
     
  20. May 30, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Yes had to trim the front interior fender
     
  21. May 30, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    Thanks DM 2018.
     
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    Anytime. But there are on ton folks on here that smarter than me. Lol
     
  23. May 30, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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