How To Fit 33s Onto A Stock Toyota Tacoma

Fitting 33s onto a stock Toyota Tacoma wasn't as easy as I expected. I actually thought they would work as a bolt-on, but that wasn't true. We needed to cut some of the plastic, molded some of the inner liner, and add some wheel spacers. The simple answer to this is lift it just a little and that would probably solve all our problems.
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[@jonbakerocbpro8802]

I did -18 offset. 33s, 3” complete suspension lift. Viper cut in the front, cmc, hammered pinch weld and trimming in the back. (You will cut metal on the fender). If you want to do it right you will need cmc or cmr, trimming, suspension ucas and custom alignment. Huge difference between driving straight on the street and actually off-roading a vehicle. I’d rather have a ton of clearance than have to worry going over obstacles.

[@hydroman99]

Great camera work. Much better than other creators who tackled this subject. I would like to see the Tacoma at full flex as well as well as full lock to see if those clearances remain.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Guess I'll have to do a follow up video.

[@savonchea2476]

Thanks for the detailed vids!

[@dadaking]

Too many experts on here 🤦. Awesome video!

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Oh I'm not an expert, just having fun

[@teamgeorgefitness3032]

Great video bro! Appreciate the time doing this. Was this a yokohama MT OR AT? I know the tire type can make or break the deal as well. I’m hunting for a Tacoma limited right now and want to put 33’s on it so thanks again for the work done

[@White_buffalo_4r]

tire brand also makes a big difference each brand varies just slightly. Also wheel width helps a big amount as well.

[@Serjical23]

very true, some tires have more square shoulder (ko2)

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Absolutely, check out Trail Tacomas blog about that.

[@jack1king154]

So if I have -18mm offset wheels, no lift, will I be okay? Just a little trim work?

[@ryanhay5567]

I am curious as to what your thoughts are on fitting 35s as you were putting on 33s. I know there is a lot more chopping and suspension upgrades, but thought you might make a future video on what you would need for 35s. I can volunteer my Tacoma if you need it!

[@CanadianOffroad4x4]

Aggressive CMC or Cab relocate. 35s require alot of cutting and work. Good amount of offset on the wheels for sure since youre going even wider than these 33s. Thats all thats required, oh and ur fender needs to be cut too yep. Whatever rubs, take care of it. Simple

[@SnailTrail4x4]

Hey Ryan! Yeah the Canadian Off-road is correct. Lots of triming, and body mount chop would be the answer. Now if you can you do it on a stick Tacoma... That would be interesting

[@jonbakerocbpro8802]

Cmc and a 6” lift. Minor trimming. New ucas to move the wheel forward. It’s not uncommon. 3” with 33s is way better.

[@mach1251]

33 x 12.5 / 17 or 285 x 70 / 17?

[@josephrajkumar5193]

33 what tires 10? 12?

[@lancef5636]

You know you have to chop lots! Just get to chopping 🇺🇸🍻. Keep chopping👍🏻🇺🇸🍻. Keep going more work more beers. More beers. More beers more work more beers! Keep drinking now it’s a a party!!!!🤣

[@SnailTrail4x4]

No, you actually don't have to chop lots to fit them. It works great with the 3/4" spacers

[@chharlorakim7346]

yes it look good but don't go off road and mpg ?

[@ttl-k-fitness1779]

Hey do u think I can fit 35 on 3 inch lift spacer on taco 3nd gen? But I got the stock rim like your taco?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

You would need to do the body mount chop and run spacers. And possibly some inner fender trimming

[@efremcacpal6995]

Just wondering, wouldn’t a 3” leveling kit be easier?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

See the next video 🤣

[@AldapesExpress]

Tires?

[@ReimerKeith]

Can you fit 33s? Yes, if you don't flex the suspension at all.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I'll have to do a follow up and show how well it works

[@maccoolmac5191]

Running 33, but you can't go off road. Why do it?

[@dallasbean9228]

Intrigued by this exchange between you two. Snailtrial 4X4, did you make a follow-up video on no rubbing with 33’s, even when suspension is fully flexed? I didn’t think it’s possible either, but if you insist and can show it I’m all eyes and ears. Id like to install 33’s without lifting my truck.

[@jonbakerocbpro8802]

Just pray you never hit a pothole.

[@currentlyhd7649]

33s in 255 85r16 work

[@SnailTrail4x4]

If you're asking they that set of 33 is different then the ones I put on the answer is yes. I'm sure of you take these steps you will figure out if they will work for you. I can't guarantee that any other wheel/tire combo will have the seme results as they are all so different

[@BurtBowers]

Just take a blow torch to them fenders the tires should fit well then.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

That would be cheating

[@kozy_taco2164]

Did you remove the steps on your predator side steps?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I did, just to gain more clearance, they are super weak and I'd never use them as rocksliders

[@kozy_taco2164]

@@SnailTrail4x4 nice! Did you have to do any filler welding?

[@mblake0420]

Now take it offroad and let me know if you catch any damage, ive been thinking of doing this spring but don't want damaged fenders if it gets wild. I literally was searching this 24 hours ago.

[@SnailTrail4x4]

When I had the 1.25" spacers I was hitting the body mount when tiring and going up something like a curb. But with the .75" I don't rub at all. Check out trailtacoma.com (link in description) he posted pics of me off-roading.

[@mblake0420]

@@SnailTrail4x4 think it will work on 16 inch wheels?

[@mblake0420]

@@SnailTrail4x4 I totally screwed up when I ordered bc I totally forgot you went to .75.....Geer

[@cayman9873]

If your not doing serious off road just run 32's. About the same with less chance of problems

[@SnailTrail4x4]

💯

[@JuanManuel-fm9jt]

OR USE LUBE TO GET IT FIT

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[@andreyka64]

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[@bansheex2918]

No

[@SnailTrail4x4]

It's not as easy as simply putting them on

[@rickgermain7802]

Put on oversized tires. Look cool. Make a good vehicle worse. Worse braking, worse gearing, worse mpg, worse suspension articulation, worse reliability, worse longevity. More unsprung weight. What obstacle were you trying to get over that you failed due to the previous tire size?

[@SnailTrail4x4]

I wanted to see if it was possible to fit 33 with out modifying, when I found out I needed to modify it I was curious how much. Yes, bigger tires aren't the final answer, and I do plan on getting even larger ones, with bigger brakes, new gears, better suspension and more articulation. Plus, my trucks a manual and it has always had really tall gears with the 4.30s, I feel this is actually good hearing for small 33. Also maybe you should check out some of my other videos to see the type of off roading I enjoy doing. I even have a video about bottoming out this exact Tacoma and rerouting the exhaust so I can get better ground clearance. So... Big rocks!

[@mach1251]

Lots of drawbacks to bigger tires, except ofc ground clearance and grip... also the cool factor

[@hydroman99]

Rick Germain, this the most mild lift there ever was, 30 1/2" tire to 32 7/8" tire. Just larger tires will gain an inch(or so) of clearance which is great for an off roader, as this an "TRD Off Road" which is bought by off road ethuists. A carpenter will purchase a SR5 or a TRD Sport. The 1" higher center of gravity is what most worries me most, but it seems that has been remedied by Snail by going 2" or so wider stance(less chance of roll over) At least Snail did not install a suspension lift which really wears out balljoints and CV axles as they are at a steeper axle. As far as gears/transmission strain go, I haven't heard any horror stories as Toyota generally overbuilds their drivetrain components. All I ever heard or read was premature ball joint wear/axle wrap issues/CV axles breaking on trucks with suspension lifts.

[@troyotasupra]

Lol keep crawling? Would like to see this thing crawl a curb without flexing the wheels into the body.

[@MDaDonLegacy]

Perfect example why you shouldn't do guess work let alone do your own work when you have no idea what you're saying. Do not do what this guy did smh. 🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️