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Finally 255/85/16 on my 99...

Old 01-20-2008, 04:03 PM
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Finally 255/85/16 on my 99...

Got this rig last October and had only 83,359 miles on it frm the bay area.The previous owner never drove it much as she bought a Prius. One of the things I noticed were a bunch of spider webs and also a wasp nest on the air filter box. I just want to thank many fellow 4runner owners on this site for their help. i have learnt quite a bit about my rig from this forum. With the previous set of tires worn out. I decided on a set of 33's/285 at least. So finally I have OME/toytec lift and 255/85/16 BFG MUDS. Hardly any rubbing and with Tokicos. Overall very satisfied and thanks to Brian WabFab for all the stuff. Next installing sliders and getting the gold emblems replaced. And the mods and adventure with my rig continues...
HOPE this works....
Old 01-20-2008, 04:07 PM
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looks really nice! great score on the rig and nice tasteful mods.
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Originally Posted by pattycakes77
looks really nice! great score on the rig and nice tasteful mods.
I concur!
Love that color and that size tire! The two tone is way cool and pretty rare.
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Wow that looks great. I want to get rid of my 98 and get a 99. Iam really startin to dig the fat lip bumper. Mine is a want-a-be. Which lift did you put on it.
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By the way, whats the difference between 285/75/16 and 255/75/16?
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Originally Posted by 07sbock
By the way, whats the difference between 285/75/16 and 255/75/16?
255/85 (depends on tire brand) is generally about 33.4 by 10.
A 285/75 is about 32.8 by 11.5

I like the extra ground clearance and grip of the 255. Check out www.expeditionswest.com for some write ups on the effectiveness of different tire sizes.
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[QUOTE=SOAZtim;50726560]I concur!
Love that color and that size tire! The two tone is way cool and pretty rare.

Thanks for the compliments guys and SOAZtim, FYI after seeing your setup on the forums, i was convinced to get 255. as for the limited trim I was very fortunate to find a used set of 98 limited complete set fender flares and had a friend of mine bolt it down for me. Trust me it was not easy as my 99 is not a Limited but a Highlander version I believe.
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I love the 2 tone. Nice tires too.
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4runner looks awesome and definitely like the tires
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Man I like the looks of that 4Runner, some black rims would look awesome on it!
Old 01-20-2008, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 07sbock
Wow that looks great. I want to get rid of my 98 and get a 99. Iam really startin to dig the fat lip bumper. Mine is a want-a-be. Which lift did you put on it.
Do you not like the idea of making your 98 look like a 99? New lights at all corners, new bumper and grill. Just something to think about.
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Tires look sweet man..I think I am going to get a set of those next..Do they throw off your speedometer at all ??
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how much is that lift? looks like a slight one...may be the tires too, I would love to know as I am shopping for my stocky SR5...Thanks a bunch...(yes I know 265/75/16's are the limit for stock just curious)

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I concur!
Love that color and that size tire! The two tone is way cool and pretty rare.

Thanks for the compliments guys and SOAZtim, FYI after seeing your setup on the forums, i was convinced to get 255. as for the limited trim I was very fortunate to find a used set of 98 limited complete set fender flares and had a friend of mine bolt it down for me. Trust me it was not easy as my 99 is not a Limited but a Highlander version I believe.
Nice retro fit on the trim then. Looks factory!
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Originally Posted by mokai
Tires look sweet man..I think I am going to get a set of those next..Do they throw off your speedometer at all ??
I know now the speedo is off by like a little for example if I am driving 75mph its showing about 70. With ur TRD suppercharger you won,t have problems.
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Originally Posted by 22R-to-5VZFE
how much is that lift? looks like a slight one...may be the tires too, I would love to know as I am shopping for my stocky SR5...Thanks a bunch...(yes I know 265/75/16's are the limit for stock just curious)
Check out toytec. I got their OME setup
OME 3" Lift Front Coil Kit

$219.99
+ $20 S/H
included in kit:
OME coils
ToyTec top plate spacers for full 3" front lift
6 top plate studs
I do know that there is someone running 255/85/16 without any lift here his post
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/o...85r16s-125046/
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i love the paint...tires look good too *envious*
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