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Looking for wheels and tires...

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by aaron_grow, Dec 21, 2020.

  1. Dec 21, 2020 at 8:49 AM
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    aaron_grow

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    I have recently become the owner of a 2003 Toyota Tundra T3 Special Edition. It is my first ever vehicle, and it’s time to replace my tires, and I would love to get new wheels as well. The current tire size is 265/75/R15 on 16” rims. I obviously bought this used, but I know it has a Camburg lift, and I believe it’s probably 2.5”, but that’s just a guess. What would my best bet be for wheels and tires? Specifically asking regarding size; I’m clearly new to this.
     
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  2. Dec 21, 2020 at 9:10 AM
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    FirstGenVol

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    We need to see pictures of this T3 Tundra. Those are very rare at this point. Congrats.

    When you say a Camburg lift, do you mean upper control arms? Who makes the front coilovers? Snap some pics of the front suspension too and we can try to help.
     
  3. Dec 21, 2020 at 9:19 AM
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    Thank you! I was certainly pretty excited when I got it. Here are some, let me know what else you need.

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  4. Dec 21, 2020 at 9:48 AM
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    FirstGenVol

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    Texas-I wonder if this the the one that Wumbo used to see in his neighborhood. What city are you in?

    Anyways, the part you see with Camburg written on it is your upper control arm. Those are not cheap so the previous owner made a good pick there. I can't tell who makes your coilovers.
    @Darkness do you recognize those? Also, are his UCA's greasable? I was going to suggest he grease them but didn't see a zerk fitting.
     
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    I’m in the Fort Worth area, I know the previous owner was in Keller.

    Ah, I see, I just researched those, you’re not kidding. I definitely got this truck for beyond a good deal.
     
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    Is it Throwback Thursday? I haven't seen those coilovers since 2009. Those are the older Toytec units. The good news is they can last a long time, the part mostly likely to wear is the lower bushing. The bad news is they are not rebuidable, but I think you can replace the shock assembly. Toytec used to put those together with a Bilstein shock, I'm almost positive the threaded assembly can be moved from the old shock to a new one.

    The upper arms should have zerk fittings for the bushings below the pivots. Not visible in the photo but most likely they are there.

    If you want to replace those wheels, you'll need to know that what you have today are Ivan Stewart editions, they are sought after and worth a bit of coin. If they're in good condition you could probably sell them for almost the cost of whatever new rims you like, if you choose to sell.

    As for wheels and tires, if you stay with a 16" wheel look for one with 8" width and 4" backspacing. That will fit well and allow you to run either 265/75/16 (your current tire) or 255/80/16 (skinny 33") or 285/75/16 (11.25" wide 33"). If you want 17" wheels the same applies but take 5 off the tire height ratio (285/75 becomes 285/70)

    9" wide wheels also work but could cause a bit more rubbing, I would not go wider. 3.5" or 4.5" backspace also works but can run on frame or body a bit more.

    Welcome and good find.
     
  7. Dec 21, 2020 at 10:34 AM
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    Interesting, glad to hear they’re easily replaceable.

    I have done a bit of research on my wheels, I’m glad that they’re worth some money.

    Got it. The majority of the wheels I’ve seen that I’m interested in are 17”, so I might go down that path. Thank y’all for the help!

    EDIT: Maybe not. I’ll try to find some good 16” wheels, since I really don’t need great performance and I’d rather not risk the damage to my wheels.
     
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    Nice find in the T3! Is that one supercharged?
     
  9. Dec 21, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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    Thanks! No, I don’t believe it is.
     
  10. Dec 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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    Interior pics please... love those black interiors... wish they were more common...
     

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