New tires wanted w/ lift kit. New wheels needed?

CodyX36 · 10-17-2009, 09:09 PM

First off, I'd just like to say I'm a new member here and this is my first post, so I guess this is kind of my introduction thread in a way.

I need your guys' opinion on something. My '98 4Runner SR5 4x4 is completely stock at the moment, it was passed on to me a year and a half ago, and I've done nothing to it, until now. I'm planning within the next few weeks to get the 'Ultimate lift kit' from Toytec lifts (link below). I am also planning on getting new tires for my truck. The thing is, their forums said they recommend 32x11.50x15 tires, but an email I received from one of their employees told me "Most are using a 285 or a 33". The current wheels I have on my truck are stock 16"x7" (link below). Now the tires I have been looking at purchasing are the BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM2s (link below for specs). I found the LT285/75R16/E, which are listed as 33.1" overall diameter, but the rim width range is listed at 7.5-9", which is a bummer considering the wheels I have now are 7" in width. Now does this mean if I want to get these tires I'm going to have to get new wheels? The 2nd option I found was the LT265/75R16/E which list a 7-8" in rim width, but those are 31.9", which isn't really a huge deal, but if I'm buying new tires, I want the ones I think will look best. Or the LT235/85R16/E with 6-7.5" at 32" diameter. That's all for the 16" in wheel size. So my main question here is, what would you guys do if you were in my situation? Also, what would tires like these look like on the 16" wheels I have, would it look silly at all? I'm not the biggest wiz on tire/wheel knowledge, so I'm sure a lot of you can help me out. I really want to get the 33.1" tires but I don't want to spend another couple hundred bucks on new wheels. Thank you!

Ultimate Lift Kit - http://www.toyteclifts.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=72

4 Runner Stock Wheels (16"x7") - http://www.ackerwheel.com/www.ackerw...com_/69346.jpg

BFG Mud Terrain Specs - http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs...-km2/3930.html

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Elton · 10-17-2009, 09:45 PM

im running stock wheels with 285s got the tires from les schwab and had no problem with mounting them on 16x7 wheels id recommend some 1/4'' wheel spacers up front from wheelers off road for a little more a arm clearance

Elton · 10-17-2009, 09:47 PM

o and that lift kit dont include the needed rear adjustable pan hard bar to center the axle can get that from sonoransteel

CodyX36 · 10-18-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elton

im running stock wheels with 285s got the tires from les schwab and had no problem with mounting them on 16x7 wheels id recommend some 1/4'' wheel spacers up front from wheelers off road for a little more a arm clearance

What kind of 285s do you have on there?

And yes, I found the wheel spacers you were talking about here; http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/4runnerwheels.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elton

o and that lift kit dont include the needed rear adjustable pan hard bar to center the axle can get that from sonoransteel

Okay, thanks for the heads up, is this it? http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_adjustable_bar.html

Thanks for your help!

Elton · 10-18-2009, 10:39 AM

i got the wild country xtx sports so far i like them there quiet and work good in the rain plus there more aggressive a/t

CodyX36 · 10-18-2009, 08:14 PM

Yeah those don't look bad at all.

If anyone else could help me with my questions, that would be greatly appreciated!

Also, I think I might just buy those 16" black wheels on wheelersoffroad and sell my current ones. Anyone else think so?

Elton · 10-18-2009, 08:35 PM

if you want new wheels and can afford them than get them if not nothing wrong with using factory wheels

CodyX36 · 10-18-2009, 08:59 PM

Yeah, definitely. Thanks for all your help bro!

Elton · 10-18-2009, 09:07 PM

yea id save the money from the wheels and get that panhard bar

CodyX36 · 10-18-2009, 09:25 PM

Yeah, is that rear trac bar required if I buy that kit? Or is it just an extra (how much difference does it make if it isn't)? Because I don't see why they wouldn't mention it at all on their site.

Elton · 10-18-2009, 11:09 PM

it will keep the axle centered

CodyX36 · 10-19-2009, 12:59 PM

I know, I did get an email back from them saying; "You do not need to do anything with the rear track bar. We do have a drop bracket for that is optional." Which I did find here; http://www.toyteclifts.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=72

Elton · 10-19-2009, 02:25 PM

that prob work but i dont have a welder so i had to get the adjustable one

CodyX36 · 10-20-2009, 11:22 AM

Oh, I see. Do a lot of people use their stock wheels with larger tires here? I've seen a few members but wouldn't mind seeing pictures of any more.

Elton · 10-20-2009, 11:55 AM

i personally like the look of the stock 5 spokes but yes quiet a few use stock wheels and use the money saved else where

CodyX36 · 10-20-2009, 12:17 PM

I know, and our wheels differ, but I think yours looks awesome! I love the black and the metallic looking blue, and in my opinion, I think a little tintage of the windows would look awesome.

But yeah, I think I want to get those 16's on wheelersoffroad, then sell my current ones for (which are pretty darn clean by the way) some extra money in the end.

Elton · 10-20-2009, 01:38 PM

yea i hear you shop around local see what wheels cost i no les schwab has some cheap ones that look like the ones from wheelers

CodyX36 · 10-24-2009, 02:52 PM

Yes. I've been thinking and looking at reviews and I might go with the Hankook Dynapro MT RT03 tires, I can get them cheap through work and it sounds like these (over the KM2's) would be better considering I'd be driving on the street more than driving off the street. Just putting those on the 16's on wheelersoffroad also.

10-17-2009, 09:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,663	im running stock wheels with 285s got the tires from les schwab and had no problem with mounting them on 16x7 wheels id recommend some 1/4'' wheel spacers up front from wheelers off road for a little more a arm clearance __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-17-2009, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,663	o and that lift kit dont include the needed rear adjustable pan hard bar to center the axle can get that from sonoransteel __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck Last edited by Elton; 10-17-2009 at 09:48 PM.

10-18-2009, 10:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,663	i got the wild country xtx sports so far i like them there quiet and work good in the rain plus there more aggressive a/t __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck Last edited by Elton; 10-18-2009 at 10:50 AM.

10-18-2009, 08:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,663	if you want new wheels and can afford them than get them if not nothing wrong with using factory wheels __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck Last edited by Elton; 10-18-2009 at 09:07 PM.

10-18-2009, 09:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,663	yea id save the money from the wheels and get that panhard bar __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-18-2009, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
CodyX36 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18	Yeah those don't look bad at all. If anyone else could help me with my questions, that would be greatly appreciated! Also, I think I might just buy those 16" black wheels on wheelersoffroad and sell my current ones. Anyone else think so?

10-18-2009, 08:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
CodyX36 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18	Yeah, definitely. Thanks for all your help bro!

10-18-2009, 09:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
CodyX36 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18	Yeah, is that rear trac bar required if I buy that kit? Or is it just an extra (how much difference does it make if it isn't)? Because I don't see why they wouldn't mention it at all on their site.

10-18-2009, 11:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,663	it will keep the axle centered __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-19-2009, 12:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
CodyX36 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18	I know, I did get an email back from them saying; "You do not need to do anything with the rear track bar. We do have a drop bracket for that is optional." Which I did find here; http://www.toyteclifts.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=72

10-19-2009, 02:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,663	that prob work but i dont have a welder so i had to get the adjustable one __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-20-2009, 11:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
CodyX36 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18	Oh, I see. Do a lot of people use their stock wheels with larger tires here? I've seen a few members but wouldn't mind seeing pictures of any more.

10-20-2009, 11:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,663	i personally like the look of the stock 5 spokes but yes quiet a few use stock wheels and use the money saved else where __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-20-2009, 12:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
CodyX36 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18	I know, and our wheels differ, but I think yours looks awesome! I love the black and the metallic looking blue, and in my opinion, I think a little tintage of the windows would look awesome. But yeah, I think I want to get those 16's on wheelersoffroad, then sell my current ones for (which are pretty darn clean by the way) some extra money in the end.

10-20-2009, 01:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,663	yea i hear you shop around local see what wheels cost i no les schwab has some cheap ones that look like the ones from wheelers __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

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10-24-2009, 02:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
CodyX36 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18	Yes. I've been thinking and looking at reviews and I might go with the Hankook Dynapro MT RT03 tires, I can get them cheap through work and it sounds like these (over the KM2's) would be better considering I'd be driving on the street more than driving off the street. Just putting those on the 16's on wheelersoffroad also. Last edited by CodyX36; 10-25-2009 at 02:43 PM.