just bought it, tire help

wildBearfeet · 01-05-2010, 04:05 PM

Just bought a 1986 toyota pick up DLX long bed 2.4L 22R engine

its got baby tires on it. with it being RWD I know im going to have some issues but I do want to lift it and put bigger tires on it just to get it off the ground a bit.

Ive never bought anything but stock tires. How do I know what a good size is? I was thinking 30-32"s but I am clueless and dont want to waste money or mess the truck up.

also..is it better to do lift then tires or will those tires fit the truck for a while then lift..please help!

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thedanned · 01-05-2010, 04:27 PM

Search, duder.

Under "Toyota SUV and Truck Tech" there is a section titled "Tires and Wheels".

Also, are you 2 or 4 wheel drive?

As to the lift vs. tires question, if you have a stock 235-75-15 tire and you are going to a 32", that will provide a big jump in ground clearance, about 2-2.5 inches depending on tire brand. The only real reason to lift a truck is to fit bigger tires, not the other way around. Unless you are going for looks only, then lift it as high as you can spend. For example, my 89 4 Runner has zero lift and im running 32" tires. It works pretty well, I have not had any clearance issues while wheeling.

wildBearfeet · 01-05-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by thedanned

Search, duder.

Under "Toyota SUV and Truck Tech" there is a section titled "Tires and Wheels".

Also, are you 2 or 4 wheel drive?

As to the lift vs. tires question, if you have a stock 235-75-15 tire and you are going to a 32", that will provide a big jump in ground clearance, about 2-2.5 inches depending on tire brand. The only real reason to lift a truck is to fit bigger tires, not the other way around. Unless you are going for looks only, then lift it as high as you can spend. For example, my 89 4 Runner has zero lift and im running 32" tires. It works pretty well, I have not had any clearance issues while wheeling.

I am 2wd, I heard that i might have gearing problems with lifting or tires ..but I don't quite understand that yet. Also some have said that I should only go with 30" because bigger may not fit. Putting bigger tires on right now would be great without having to put the extra money in for a lift since im lacking funds! I hear mixed things and have come to the conclusion I won't be able to do alot of wheelin because its auto 2wd but I still want it to look big!

Mountain Cop · 01-05-2010, 09:18 PM

Are you looking to make it into a prerunner? If so, you will want some lift anyway because that whole game is about suspension travel. With a 2wd, I doubt you would be able to fit a 30" tire under there without an issue.

peow130 · 01-05-2010, 09:22 PM

Yeah in order to fit a 30" tire under a 2wd pickup, you have to buy a lift kit..
You can do lift spindles in the front i think, but i think they're expensive.
You can do balljoint spacers for an inch and a half of lift or so, and then a 1" torsion bar crank for 2.5"..
Aaaaand, you can do some rear spring stuff to lift up the rear.

abecedarian · 01-05-2010, 09:32 PM

2wd stock... you'll be stuck in the 27-28" tire range. It's the front that will limit you more than the rear.

If all you want is bigger tires, a body lift is the way to go- more bang for the buck.
If you want more ground clearance all around, suspension lift is the only way.

01-05-2010, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
thedanned Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 311	Search, duder. Under "Toyota SUV and Truck Tech" there is a section titled "Tires and Wheels". Also, are you 2 or 4 wheel drive? As to the lift vs. tires question, if you have a stock 235-75-15 tire and you are going to a 32", that will provide a big jump in ground clearance, about 2-2.5 inches depending on tire brand. The only real reason to lift a truck is to fit bigger tires, not the other way around. Unless you are going for looks only, then lift it as high as you can spend. For example, my 89 4 Runner has zero lift and im running 32" tires. It works pretty well, I have not had any clearance issues while wheeling. __________________ 1989 4R 3VZ Manual 32X11.50 BFG AT Saggy Butt

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Mountain Cop Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Cal.... VERY central Posts: 254	Are you looking to make it into a prerunner? If so, you will want some lift anyway because that whole game is about suspension travel. With a 2wd, I doubt you would be able to fit a 30" tire under there without an issue. __________________ 1992 4Runner 3vze, Flowmaster exhaust, ISR, -RIP 1986 "Firerunner" burned-barn find, ZUK mod, removeable doors, homemade soft top, Taurus electric fan swap... build thread Soft Top build thread

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peow130 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,940	Yeah in order to fit a 30" tire under a 2wd pickup, you have to buy a lift kit.. You can do lift spindles in the front i think, but i think they're expensive. You can do balljoint spacers for an inch and a half of lift or so, and then a 1" torsion bar crank for 2.5".. Aaaaand, you can do some rear spring stuff to lift up the rear. __________________ 1987 Toyota Pickup DLX. 30" Cooper Discoverer S/T's. 1" AAL lift and Tbar crank. and two KC HiLites. IFS Club #5 1978 Camaro Z28, 454 Big Block V8 with a 4 Speed.

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01-05-2010, 09:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
abecedarian Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: asaleminoregon. Posts: 11,918	2wd stock... you'll be stuck in the 27-28" tire range. It's the front that will limit you more than the rear. If all you want is bigger tires, a body lift is the way to go- more bang for the buck. If you want more ground clearance all around, suspension lift is the only way.