what size lift

[yota runner]

i have a 2002 4runner sport 4x4 it is all stock and i am wondering what size lift i need to run 285 70s.

[Crinale]

First of all, 285/70 16 or 17?

you will get a different answer from everyone.. it all depends on how much you'd be willing to chop/clearance your wheel wells.

[yota runner]

16s... i wantin to keep it as factory looking as possible

[troyboy162]

265/75/16 is doable without lift I think I remeber

285/75/16 needs a bit of pounding on the pinch weld with the addition of a small body lift

[Seanz0rz]

you will also need wheel spacers or wheels with a larger backspace to not rub the UCA's. if you are going with a 285 tire...

[troyboy162]

thats true, but its not too bad depending on the tire. only rubs under full droop so asuming you are not desert racing you can get by on the cheap with stock rims. Steve your 255/85/16 didnt even rub did it?

[Seanz0rz]

255 shouldn't rub because its a significantly narrower tire ( over an inch)

[yota runner]

thanks guys i have been lookin at leveling kits but havent really found anything.. would i be able to run 285s with a leveling kit

[Crinale]

thanks guys i have been lookin at leveling kits but havent really found anything.. would i be able to run 285s with a leveling kit


short answer, yes. But you will have to at least pound the pinch weld on the wheel wells flat, you may have to tub. But it is definitely possible, i have seen 35's on non-lifted (or very small lift) trucks with trimming.

[troyboy162]

yup thats it. stock or 4 inch lift...the wheel wells determin the size tire you can fit during flex. 1" body lift makes 33" fitting alot easier but with some more pounding you wont need it.

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=8902.0

top picture shows the pinch weld for 33" with 1" body lift. i see i cut the bottom of m fenders too...not sure if that was needed or not

[yota runner]

you think if i put this on my 4runner it will clear 285s? will it make my front higher than my rear?

[troyboy162]

lift dosnt matter at all. 33" tires require wheel well mods to not rub. they will need less mod if you run a small body lift. pound the pinch weld then go to the tire shop. you will likly rub some on the way home too. remeber when they put them on at the tire shop they will probably not spin, because the tires will be under full droop and rubbing the upper control arms. that will likly freak them out so be ready to explain

[frohbego]

I started this thread a few weeks ago. It may help ya out.

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=9658.0

[Crinale]

definitely listen to troy, he knows what hes talking about when it comes to fitting tires on a 3rd gen.