SS 7.2 lift. Can i fit 285/75R16 tires?

[frohbego]

I have the Sonoran Steel System 7.2 on my 2002 4Runner -
http://frohbego.blogspot.com/

I currently have on the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO Tires 265/75R16.

My question is can i go up to the next size BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM 285/75R16 ?

WIll they fit? Does anyone run the 285/75R16 without re-gearing?

I have a chance to get a set super cheap from a friend so its pretty tempting.

Thanks!
- JON

[frohbego]

Just got an email from Steve at SS and he recommended 255/85/16 on my stock rims. Anyone running that size?

[Seanz0rz]

with the stock wheels, you will probably not clear the UCA with 285/75r16. spacers will solve that problem, but im not sure 1/4" spacers will correct the problem, and there are other issues with larger spacers.

i have the stock 4.10 gearing with 285's. its ok if you do lots of highway driving, and dont do much mountain driving. i fully plan on going to 4.56 or 4.88 (i havent made up my mind yet) to get to either stock or slightly lower than stock gearing.

255/85r16 is a good size, and i thought about running it on mine. it will be about half an inch narrower than your stock tires, and measure out to about 33". this size will eliminate the problems with the UCA, as well as reducing the likelyhood of rubbing on the frame or other parts such as the bumper, pinch weld, etc.


FWIW, if i was to do mine again, i would go with 285's on stock wheels with wheel spacers up front to clear the tundra brakes without grinding the calipers. that would have been the cheapest solution for me. instead i went with 4.25" backspace wheels to clear the UCA's and had to grind my tundra calipers to get the wheels to fit on.

i have the equivalent of ss 1.2, with about 200 pounds extra on the front of the vehicle and the shocks up 1 notch from recommended, and 150 pounds extra on the rear. my vehicle sits level with this setup.

[YotaFun]

He's in PA, Spacer are illegal here, just to give you a heads up.

Seans right you will most likely have rubbing issues with the 285s.
Now if you get a rim with a different backspacing then you can go with the 285s.

I have the 255/85/16, they are great and I love them, but the brand I got fell short of actually being a 33" tire (more like a 32.5) but there are brands out there that have a true skinny 33" tire.

You have the Thinker flares to, so going with a different rim with different backspacing isn't bad, also this would be a good opportunity to do a 16x8 rim.

[frohbego]

With 255/85/16 tires can i get away without re-gearing? Pretty sure thats what i'm gonna put on next.

Some photos of my current tires and the space i have right now -
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LwMrytalKiU/TbMEAhgMuGI/AAAAAAAAAOk/fUmxyfRZNgo/s1600/4RUNNER-tires1.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dStLvnf8oUo/TbMECniP52I/AAAAAAAAAOo/9Xmz-Hjjl5s/s1600/4RUNNER-tires2.JPG
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUYh7ILp7Qk/TbMEEmoZusI/AAAAAAAAAOs/aTrXS6HBBlw/s1600/4RUNNER-tires3.JPG

[YotaFun]

Yes, I have 255/85s right now, you will be fine

[frohbego]

Thanks yotafun! do you have any photos of your 255/85/16

[YotaFun]

Tons
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/Nighthief/4Runner/New%20Rims%20and%20Tires/DSC04553.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/Nighthief/4Runner/New%20Rims%20and%20Tires/DSC04556.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/Nighthief/4Runner/New%20Rims%20and%20Tires/DSC04557.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/Nighthief/4Runner/New%20Rims%20and%20Tires/DSC04560.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/Nighthief/4Runner/New%20Rims%20and%20Tires/DSC04561.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/Nighthief/4Runner/New%20Rims%20and%20Tires/DSC04562.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/Nighthief/4Runner/New%20Rims%20and%20Tires/DSC04563.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/Nighthief/4Runner/New%20Rims%20and%20Tires/DSC04568.jpg

[frohbego]

Yotafun how much body lift do you have?


I cant wait to get the 255/85/16! Steve from SS said i should be fine.

I think there gonna look way better then my current tires. which look tiny

[YotaFun]

1.5" Roger brown.
Why Don't you hit up Quadratec and have the ones I have ordered, it took less then a week for them to get mine in

[frohbego]

Just got them mounted. A few photos with the 255/85/16's!

[YotaFun]

Looks Good

[Crinale]

agreed. lookin good!

[paddlenbike]

dang it

[frohbego]

A few more here -
http://frohbego.blogspot.com/

So far i'm loving these tires. Very smooth on the road/highway. Just a touch more noise then the All terrains. With the SS 7.2 lift they fill the wheel wells perfect! I also think the pizza cutter looks really good with the skinny body of the 4runner.

I'm hoping to get out on some trails this weekend to test them out and get some photos not using the iPhone.

[4x4mike]

I bet Paddlenbike a burrito he'd have larger tires within 6 months. With the exception of the transmission he's got the same 4Runner and he's getting jealous. Burrito Time! Thanks frohbego.

[frohbego]

HAHA.. Make it 2 burritos. The best part is i sold my old tires on craigslist for $600!

[paddlenbike]

You should not post any more photos; my wallet prohibits it.

[frohbego]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=Mud-Terrain+T/A+KM2&partnum=585QR6KM2RWLV2

[paddlenbike]

You're not helping. :)

I will likely run 285/75R16 BFG ATs with a small spacer. We can't be too matchy-matchy, you know.

[Okie81]

You're not helping. :)
I will likely run 285/75R16 BFG ATs with a small spacer. We can't be too matchy-matchy, you know.

I recently squeezed 285's onto the factory 5-stars; just enough room between the UCA and tire to fit my thumb. I bought a set of 0.25 spacers just in case. You're welcome to them if you like, they're still in the package.

[DHC6twinotter]

I bought a set of 0.25 spacers just in case. You're welcome to them if you like, they're still in the package.


If Ken doesn't want them, I might be interested.

[paddlenbike]

I recently squeezed 285's onto the factory 5-stars; just enough room between the UCA and tire to fit my thumb. I bought a set of 0.25 spacers just in case. You're welcome to them if you like, they're still in the package.


I still have another year's life left in my current BFGs, but I really appreciate the offer. Do you have any rubbing so far? I can't recall if you have any body lift or the 3/8" "bamachem" spacer in the front?

And by the way, where are the pics? :)

[Okie81]

No rub so far but haven't had an opportunity to stuff them up in the wheel well.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/joshuakin/P1040432.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/joshuakin/P1040435.jpg

[paddlenbike]

No rub so far but haven't had an opportunity to stuff them up in the wheel well.



We should remedy that this summer. :) Thanks for the pics, looks great.

[frohbego]

recent photos -

[Okie81]

Great pics! I love the look of those tires.

Now if we can get Paddlenbike to post some pics up, we'll have triplets. :D

[YotaFun]

Looks good

[Marc P]

That is what I run...mine rub on the ends of the TJM bumper. I am planning on adding a spacer to the top of my 5100's instead of adjusting them up..I also need to get the bumper up a bit, or replace it. I am not a big fan of it.

Sorry to add a red runner to all your white pics.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/TTORA%20Mojave%20Road%20Adventure-Easter%202011/082.jpg