2nd Gen - 33's or 35's on my new 17x9's?

Twisty · 05-04-2006, 03:48 AM

I'm getting some new wheels in the next couple of weeks for the 4runner as I'm going to be using the 4runners 15x10 Classic II's on my zook with the 37s Iroks. I was going to just stick the 15x8 Classic II's I originally bought for the zook onto the 4runner, but I've been keen on getting 17's or 18's for a while so I had a quick chat to a mate who I get my tyres through. Turns out he had some 17x9's in stock for the right price, which I'm going to get, but I now need new tyres to suit.

These are the rims. http://www.conceptbrute.com/index_content.html

I'm most likely going to get Mickey Thomson MTZ's (or maybe Cooper STT's) but not sure wether to go for 33's or 35's. I'm still running stock gearing, which is fine with 33's, but I will deffintly have to re-gear if I go 35's as I need to tow my zook to events, which adds about another $500-$800 to the cost of going 35's. The 35's are also roughly $50 a tyre dearer ($200 all up).

So just after what you guys think? Money isn't a big issue, but 33's are kinda the sensible way to go (and legal), but 35's will look hot!!

Also if anybody has any pics of Toys with 17's and 33s or 35s can you post them up, I've searched all the net, and only came up with these two.

33x12.5 R17

35x12.5 R17

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AH64ID · 05-04-2006, 05:29 AM

If you are only using them for street the 33's will be fine, but offroad there isn't enough sidewall on a 33 with a 17" rim, for me at least...

my .02

Racer944 · 05-04-2006, 06:19 AM

35's look better, and another observation, that's normally the size most Baja runners use, isn't it? that combo at least seems pretty popular, from what i've seen

curly_c · 05-04-2006, 08:50 AM

wait. im lost....didnt you just do like a 7 inch lift and 37s or something like that. why are you looking for new tires/rims?

ebelen1 · 05-04-2006, 08:56 AM

Check out HOJU's truck. IIRC, he has 35's w/ 17" Tundra wheels. It looks really good.

Or Lance's (Good Times) on a 4th gen has 35's w/ 17" stock but beadlocked wheels. It's probably the best lookin' 4th gen on here.

Racer944 · 05-04-2006, 09:07 AM

speaking of best looking of the generations, ebelen, I absolutely love yours, looks great

91ToyTrck · 05-04-2006, 09:34 AM

I personally don't know how the cops are up your way, but even when I was running 7" Lift and 35s on my old truck they didn't bother me much. I did keep my truck clean and wasn't driving crazy around town w/ some loud exhaust. I think that you are the same way because you keep your 4runner looking great.

I would definately say 35s. They will compliment your lift very nicely and still keep the illegalness at bay because, like others have said, the lack of the sidewall will make them appear to be smaller.

GO 35s !!!!!!!!!

tc · 05-04-2006, 09:39 AM

Need to search on the metric size too - 305/70/17 I think

http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/vehicles/19/

Bobakazi · 05-04-2006, 10:33 AM

35"s and the regear!

Twisty · 05-04-2006, 02:27 PM

Thanks for the replys so far

The 7" lift was only for the Offroad Expo and Show n Shine last weekend, I am dropping the bodylift back to 2" this weekend, and the 37's will be going on my zook. So the 4runner will have around 6" lift.

I will put the 37's and 3" bodylift back in from time to time, but it is way to big to run around here as a daily driver. The cops would get me by the time I left my street

I'll check out those other trucks mentioned with 17's and 35's, I'm pretty sold on how good they will look, but is there any with 33's on 17's? or is it really just a combo? and doesn't look right, thats why there isn't many trucks running it?

Swissdrums · 05-04-2006, 03:02 PM

Are you planning on upgrading your brakes? That would be awsome, some nice 14" stop techs or something...woot woot, I LOVE YOUR TRUCK

Twisty · 05-04-2006, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swissdrums

Are you planning on upgrading your brakes? That would be awsome, some nice 14" stop techs or something...woot woot, I LOVE YOUR TRUCK

I didn't think about that....thats deffintly something I will look into down the track. Can you just buy that kinda stuff over in the states to suit 2nd gen 4runners or something?? I've never looked into upgrading brakes...

Twisty · 05-04-2006, 10:01 PM

Well I gave in.....315/70/R17 (35x12.5) Mickey Thomson MTZ's are on there way

I've wanted to run 35's as daily drivers for ages, and the profile of a 33 on a 17" rims just doesn't look right....they look like 31's, so 35's it is....should look sweet!!

just don't tell the missus, seems as though she was ok with 35s when I asked at the beginning of the week, but said no to them this morning.....but oh well....as I've read somewhere, its easier to beg for forgiveness then ask for permission

Bobakazi · 05-05-2006, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twisty_toy94

its easier to beg for forgiveness then ask for permission

AH64ID · 05-05-2006, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twisty_toy94

Well I gave in.....315/70/R17 (35x12.5) Mickey Thomson MTZ's are on there way

I've wanted to run 35's as daily drivers for ages, and the profile of a 33 on a 17" rims just doesn't look right....they look like 31's, so 35's it is....should look sweet!!

just don't tell the missus, seems as though she was ok with 35s when I asked at the beginning of the week, but said no to them this morning.....but oh well....as I've read somewhere, its easier to beg for forgiveness then ask for permission

I guess women are the same around the globe

Should look great, I like the look of 35's. In fact its almost time to pull the winter 33's off and strap on the 35's, YAY YAY

Twisty · 05-05-2006, 05:14 AM

A better picture of the new rims....not as much dish or offset to them as the 15x10s, but still BLING!

(they are 37" Iroks)

91ToyTrck · 05-05-2006, 07:41 AM

1. Congrates on the 35 choice ... you wont be disappointed ... I never was with mine

2. "its easier to beg for forgiveness then ask for permission " that's going on my top quote list

05-04-2006, 05:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
AH64ID Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,638	If you are only using them for street the 33's will be fine, but offroad there isn't enough sidewall on a 33 with a 17" rim, for me at least... my .02 __________________ -John '05 Dodge 3500 SRW 4x4 SLT 5.9 Cummins QC LB NV5600 2003 SR5 4Runner, V6 4WD. 1" cornfed lift Previous Toyota's '92 Red Truck NALA Speed doesn't kill, its the sudden stop that hurts.

05-04-2006, 06:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Racer944 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL WAR EAGLE Posts: 909	35's look better, and another observation, that's normally the size most Baja runners use, isn't it? that combo at least seems pretty popular, from what i've seen __________________ Sean <>< 1995 4RUNNER 3.0 5SPEED FIPK, Borla, Stubb's Standard SKOs, 100W Hella 500's,PP Springs, 33x10.50 BFG AT, cute redhead http://community.webshots.com/user/racer944 http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/racer944/

05-04-2006, 08:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
curly_c Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rocklin Cali Posts: 457	wait. im lost....didnt you just do like a 7 inch lift and 37s or something like that. why are you looking for new tires/rims? __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner, 154,000. 5 speed v6 Downey HD coils \| 32x11.50s BFG all terrains \| 15x8 Eagle Rims \| Aisin Manual Hubs \| BJ Spacers \| Coil Spring Spacers \| Rancho 5000s Front \| Pro Comp ES3000 Rear \| MagnaFlow Cat Back One cool sticker that reads "Toyota 4Runner 3.Slow" 12" Coustic Sub\|MTX AMP

05-04-2006, 08:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
ebelen1 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 1,964	Check out HOJU's truck. IIRC, he has 35's w/ 17" Tundra wheels. It looks really good. Or Lance's (Good Times) on a 4th gen has 35's w/ 17" stock but beadlocked wheels. It's probably the best lookin' 4th gen on here. __________________ ____________ Edwin 1999 SR5 4unner

05-04-2006, 09:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Racer944 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL WAR EAGLE Posts: 909	speaking of best looking of the generations, ebelen, I absolutely love yours, looks great __________________ Sean <>< 1995 4RUNNER 3.0 5SPEED FIPK, Borla, Stubb's Standard SKOs, 100W Hella 500's,PP Springs, 33x10.50 BFG AT, cute redhead http://community.webshots.com/user/racer944 http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/racer944/

05-04-2006, 09:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
91ToyTrck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 574	I personally don't know how the cops are up your way, but even when I was running 7" Lift and 35s on my old truck they didn't bother me much. I did keep my truck clean and wasn't driving crazy around town w/ some loud exhaust. I think that you are the same way because you keep your 4runner looking great. I would definately say 35s. They will compliment your lift very nicely and still keep the illegalness at bay because, like others have said, the lack of the sidewall will make them appear to be smaller. GO 35s !!!!!!!!! __________________ '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee DD till I can afford my '05+ Tacoma

05-04-2006, 09:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,376	Need to search on the metric size too - 305/70/17 I think http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/vehicles/19/ __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

05-04-2006, 10:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bobakazi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 379	35"s and the regear! __________________ '90 Extra cab V6 4x4 PU 5.29 gears. Detroit locker front, Detroit Truetrac rear. 35" BFG mudders. Trailmaster 4" susp, 3" body lifts. Add-a-leaf. K+N intake, 2.5" exhaust with Flowmaster 40 and a cat I got off an Evo VIII.

05-04-2006, 02:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Twisty Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia Posts: 253	Thanks for the replys so far The 7" lift was only for the Offroad Expo and Show n Shine last weekend, I am dropping the bodylift back to 2" this weekend, and the 37's will be going on my zook. So the 4runner will have around 6" lift. I will put the 37's and 3" bodylift back in from time to time, but it is way to big to run around here as a daily driver. The cops would get me by the time I left my street I'll check out those other trucks mentioned with 17's and 35's, I'm pretty sold on how good they will look, but is there any with 33's on 17's? or is it really just a combo? and doesn't look right, thats why there isn't many trucks running it? __________________ 94 4Runner 1UZFE Lexus V8 (All Alloy, Quad Cam, 32 Valve) 2" Bodylift, BJ Spacers, Cruiser Coils, 315/70/R17 (35x12.5) Mickey Thomson MTZ's on 17x9 Brute B201 Wheels 4.8's, Rear Air-Locker, TJM Front Bar, Custom Rear Bar and Sliders 1978 FJ40 Landcruiser Hardtop 4" Lift, 15x10 Mickey Thomson Classic II's, 35x12.5 TrXus MT's

05-04-2006, 03:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Swissdrums Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: No.Va. Posts: 361	Are you planning on upgrading your brakes? That would be awsome, some nice 14" stop techs or something...woot woot, I LOVE YOUR TRUCK __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner V6 Auto 4WD

05-04-2006, 10:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Twisty Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia Posts: 253	Well I gave in.....315/70/R17 (35x12.5) Mickey Thomson MTZ's are on there way I've wanted to run 35's as daily drivers for ages, and the profile of a 33 on a 17" rims just doesn't look right....they look like 31's, so 35's it is....should look sweet!! just don't tell the missus, seems as though she was ok with 35s when I asked at the beginning of the week, but said no to them this morning.....but oh well....as I've read somewhere, its easier to beg for forgiveness then ask for permission __________________ 94 4Runner 1UZFE Lexus V8 (All Alloy, Quad Cam, 32 Valve) 2" Bodylift, BJ Spacers, Cruiser Coils, 315/70/R17 (35x12.5) Mickey Thomson MTZ's on 17x9 Brute B201 Wheels 4.8's, Rear Air-Locker, TJM Front Bar, Custom Rear Bar and Sliders 1978 FJ40 Landcruiser Hardtop 4" Lift, 15x10 Mickey Thomson Classic II's, 35x12.5 TrXus MT's

05-05-2006, 05:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
Twisty Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia Posts: 253	A better picture of the new rims....not as much dish or offset to them as the 15x10s, but still BLING! (they are 37" Iroks) __________________ 94 4Runner 1UZFE Lexus V8 (All Alloy, Quad Cam, 32 Valve) 2" Bodylift, BJ Spacers, Cruiser Coils, 315/70/R17 (35x12.5) Mickey Thomson MTZ's on 17x9 Brute B201 Wheels 4.8's, Rear Air-Locker, TJM Front Bar, Custom Rear Bar and Sliders 1978 FJ40 Landcruiser Hardtop 4" Lift, 15x10 Mickey Thomson Classic II's, 35x12.5 TrXus MT's

05-05-2006, 07:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
91ToyTrck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 574	1. Congrates on the 35 choice ... you wont be disappointed ... I never was with mine 2. "its easier to beg for forgiveness then ask for permission " that's going on my top quote list __________________ '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee DD till I can afford my '05+ Tacoma

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