Bigger Tires?

This is the current set up. 285/75/r17 on 3 inch level. Already rub a little. Is it possible to go a little bigger such as 305/70/r17. Have a buddy running those on his silverado and they look real good. Is it possible to squeeze them in? Fine with trimming front bumper a bit if that matters. Also despite the leveling kit still not sitting quite as level as i’d like can i just switch out the blocks in the rear for something a little smaller to balance it out?

 

They will be about the same overall height (33.8”) but a bit wider. If it rubs now, it will rub even more after. As far as “level” if you never tow anything and you have to be level, you may be able to run a shorter block (not the best lift option) or switch to a different leaf pack altogether.

 

Really just want that beefier tire look… would i be better off on smaller rims (perhaps 15’s) and true 33’s? I’ve seen people squeeze 35’s on there’s but looks like more trimming than id like to do.

 

Welcome from NY.


https://www.tundras.com/threads/official-tundra-wheel-and-tire-setups-pics-and-info.95/#post-858

 

Jim brotha with all due respect that list does not answer my question… For the bigger tire look can i just run smaller smaller rims i know i can go a lil bigger with just a smidge of trimming. According to my research i should be able to fit a 305/70/17 with minimal trimming and a little persuasion with a sledge on the pinch weld.

 

There’s a lot more factors in play than simple math will reveal. Fitting larger than 33” tires on these trucks is about wheel offset, diameter vs width and lastly about lift. Snoop around and you’ll find 35” tires are not a real possibility without significant modification. You can get away with a little more on a street queen than you can if you actually wanna wheel it.

 

Welcome, Tons of tire info is already here. Going up in tires on those 7” wide snowflakes isn’t going to look good. They’re already ballooned out a bit with your current tire.

While I’m not a huge fan myself a wheel spacer, That may help some of the look without changing the tire. The offset currently isn’t ideal.

 

Did you scroll thru the whole post? Look at post #12, I stopped there. I'm sure there is an answer in there somewhere.

 

15s won't fit around the brake caliper. 16s were stock. This is 33s on 16s with about 2" in front, no lift in the rear:


These are what we call pizza cutters. 255x85xr16 which is about a 33x10x16. I rub a tad on the left turning left, but only because my alignment is off. Offroad it rubs at full stuff while turning on both sides.

 

I like the look you have; similar to what I want… Our tire size is about the same mine are just a little wider… but similar height. Looks like i could be better suited trying to find some 16’s i like and make the tire look fatter without actually going bigger. I apologize for my incompetence on the 15 inch rims however i’m a little new to the tundra life. And that’s a good lookin rig you got.

 

Here's a whole bunch of information that you'll probably want to know.
https://www.tundras.com/threads/so-you-wanna-buy-just-bought-a-1st-gen-tundra-eh.115928/

 

I have the same tire size you have. I forgot the offset to my wheels but I rubbed on the frame when locked out. I then put a 1.25" spacer and I barely rubbed on the pinch weld. I trimmed that and no rubbing. The tire size you want is the same height 33.8" but .8" wider . You can get away with 35's but trimming will definitely be required. I've seen it done on a Sequoia.

If you want a "beefier" look, perhaps look into a black wheel or a wheel with a black rim.

 

16s and 33s are the answer. Lift doesn't play much into fitting bigger tires unless you're doing a massive drop bracket lift kit which moves the entire wheel/suspension out from under the body of the truck. The "Pro gamer move" to getting big tires to fit is go to an adjustable upper control arm (AKA SPCs, the only available adjustables) that allows you to move the upper ball joint forwards (towards the front bumper), and a Lower Control arm with forwards movement as well (such as a Total Chaos stock-length lower which has the LBJ attachment point 1" forwards from factory).

 

This is what I’m gonna run with if it helps you at all.

33’s, lift, alignment, and trimming.

Anything above that. It will require more in the sawzall/cutting wheel away, smashing with a 5lbs sledge hammer, possibly removing of front bumper entirely.

And that only applies if your wheel offset is in the neighborhood of the -30’s.

good luck. Like everybody has said. This has been mention a gazillion times and reading/looking through the builds should help you come to a better idea of what you’re gonna stuff.

 

How about just going to a wider rim with the appropriate offset to clear the UCA and not smash you into the pinch weld too much. Keep your tires.

 

Skinnier tires with less "balloon-y" sidewalls would probably help with that too. 255/85r16 or 255/80r17. Unfortunately wider is usually more difficult to fit on Toyotas. Hence why some tire manufacturers making 10.5 wide tires is great for us.

 

you’re getting soft

 

To each his own, I guess but, I think your rig looks great as it sits. It's got good proportions.

 

Solid chance you'll rub suspension too. 15s won't work, you've got WL calipers, 15" and some 16" wheels won't clear the calipers. In case that wasn't covered above, or I skimmed over.

I agree with this guy ^^

I think the larger tires on 17s will look like ass, and won't be worth the hassle. I suspect you'll rub suspension, not just pinch and other spots, unless you put on spacers, then you'll probably grab fender and definitely flap. Stick with the same tire diameter and width, but run 16s if you want the comical more-balloon-like look (as you're saying it's purely for vanity/looks). Just know, you've got WL calipers, and some 16s will rub. Especially OEM 16s. You should see the last guy who wrecked new 16" LC wheels that way, a month or two ago now. Pretty sure they were 16s, at least.

I think your truck looks great. Nicely balanced. I think it's going to look clownish if you go larger. But to each his own. Wheel choice plays a huge role in how large your tires look, FYI. I've had multiple people ask me if I'm running 33s with mine.

 

Mason, you got a REALLY REALLY nice looking truck there! I personally would leave well enough alone. It looks perfect to me. But if you feel as though you have to compete with your buddy’s Chebby silverado, then yes, 305’s will definitely fit...if you don’t mind loosing a lot of your steering radius. To bypass the tire rub and get back your steering radius, can simply hack away at the fenders and wheel wells. How many sawzall blades do you have, and how bad do you want your truck to look?


While you’re at it, make sure to regear both axles with a lower ring and pinion ratio. It’s fairly inexpensive...you’re probably looking at only $1500ish.

 

Silly, You forgot the "while you're there" items. May as well do traction adders front and rear.... and fresh brakes, extend the axle breathers.

 

I’d like to run something like this.

(pic on a suspension store website).
However I can’t find any information on this guys set up other than a 3 inch level. If anyone knows this build or thinks they could provide any info on it based off the pic don’t hesitate i’m all ears. I appreciate all input.

 

that looks an awful like @khooiii ’s truck w/ different wheels

 

His truck looks good. It would look better on 305’s

if he takes his time and is careful about measuring, cutting fenders, cutting flares, and hammering pinch welds; it can all be done and look decent.

I.e. you’re gonna cut and hammer a bunch of stuff and that’s even with wheels that have the proper offset. If that’s a road you’re willing to go down. Hell yes. If that’s not; I’d steer clear away from anything over 33”

 

My thought is that the ring and pinion would just be the bare minimum, the rest is just a whole bunch of cherries on the top. Or he can leave the stock gears installed so that he can have the v6 experience when owning a v8.

 

If you want 305’s. Prepare to remove a good 75% of what this guy removes.

https://youtu.be/Ft4F2owAH9Q?si=3IzLNglmFdYvr1L2

 

305/70/17 is just a 33.8" tire but .8" wider than 285/75/17. He just needs to trim his pinch weld and maybe buy a wheel spacer.

 

Spacers will only change what hits. You'll be hitting fender instead of pinch weld. The only way to truly fit larger tires is to cut something.

 

maybe for normal street driving. But if he ever decides to compress that suspension. Bad things are gonna happen