265/75/16's, how much lift looks good?
 

I have a new set of BFG A/T KO tires on the way for my 98 4Runner SR5 4X4. They are 265/75/16. I have searched quite a bit and found a little bit of info, and just needed opinions on the maximum lift recommended with this tire size as to not look STUPID? I imagine 1"to "2.5" would probably work, but I'm not sure which method is the best? Body Lifts seem to induce tons more body roll from what I've read, while spacers seem to jack the CV boots up, etc. Suspension, Shocks/Springs seem great, but cost way more as well. So what do you guys think? Will a 2" spacer setup jack things up or not? Are the polyurethane spacer kits found on EBAY junk? Thanks for your WISDOM on this stuff, and I'm sorry that I'm such an idiot with this stuff!! I'm a recent convert from cars!! Peace. Oh yah, the reason for the lift would be 75% looks, 25% better offroad.

no lift is really needed also do you tow alot ?

I have a 2" lift with 265/75's, and it looks awsome. I dont know much about the spacers, I opted for the SS#7 lift. Lots of info on the forum about spacers though.

I think 265/75R16s look fabulous with the 1.75" PP lift. I am sitting around 2.25/2.5" and the tires look just a tad small at that height. Here is a pic.

Thanks for the replies! Please keep them coming! What is a 1.75" PP lift (paddlenbike)? Your Runner looks about perfest to me!! Peace!

Thanks :)

PP = Performance Products. www.performanceproducts.com

I went to the PP website and couldn't find a 1.75" lift? I am such a moron with this truck stuff, but I'm learning slowly and having fun!! So any more opinions would be great. I love the look of paddlenbikes truck, but still looking at the pros and cons of the lift kit spacers/body lift/suspension lift, and I'm wanting to do something to achieve this look, in a way that will preserve my truck ride/proper mechanical functioning, for the best price!! Help me figure this out my PROFESSIONAL truck veterans!! Thanks!

I think this is what he is talking about. PP states that they give 1" of lift but most people have been getting more. http://www.performanceproducts4truck...h+Lift+Springs

no other feedback huh? Lame!!

Here's 1.5" with 265/75/16 BFG TA KOs.
http://www.haveblueonline.com/sliders/Sliders%20022.jpg

Side by side with Darren's 2002 on 2.5" with 285s
http://www.haveblueonline.com/tomich...Pass%20014.jpg

I had pictures of the lift and tires right after I installed them, but I can't find them right now.

Edit: When you look at my home page on my site, the "then" picture is immediately after I installed the lift and tires.
http://www.haveblueonline.com/

Ok, so here's the stupid question of the day... With the whole 265,285 thing, which of these is the equivalent to 31X10.50's?

gavin,

check out my profile in the community section. i have the pp springs w/ 32s

bob

Neither.
265/75/16 = ~32"
285/75/16 = 33.1"

I am running 265/75/16's on stock wheels with stock hieght and its look pretty good, helps the tires look MEATY. a 1"=2" lift would look HAWT though.

Thanks for the replies guys!! Lookin' good! I have to do a slight lift!! I just don't want tojack the CV boots at all, so I'm trying to learn everything I can before I do this!! Thanks, and you guys rule!!

Something to consider is that since you're IFS, and I'll bet that you don't have any plans to do a SAS, then you may want to max out and put on all the lift that you can. That way, if you go 1.75", then decide that you want to head to the general max (without stressing the boots and CVs) of 2.5" you're not tossin' the parts that got you to 1.75.

Also, it would help if you told us what your rig was, but in general, this would be the way to go:
http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_co..._liftkits.html



Actually, what's lame is trolling your own thread instead of waiting for people to get off of work, find it, and respond.

265/70/16 are pretty much 31s

gg not looking at thread date

sry