Will Oversized Tires fit your 4Runner? | 285/70/r17 & 295/70/r17 | -10 offset

[@pn312]

On my 2020 ORP 4runner with KDSS, I did a Bilstein 5100 lift (top perch) and 2in rear lift springs. My ORP came with the TRD PRO optional wheels which I like, but since they're only 7inches wide, I was limited to a maximum 285 width. (A lot of tire manufacturers recommend at least 7.5 inches of wheel width for 285s but it's borderline). My tire installer (America's tire) would install 285s on my wheels, but no wider. I did do a body mount chop and installed SPC UCAs because I was seriously considering 285 75r17 tires (34s). I eventually went with the 285 70r17s KO2 C rated BFGs because I was concerned about gearing and I also wanted to keep unsprung rotating weight to a minimum. Going with 34s or E rated 33s add around 10lbs per tire. Brakes and suspension work better with less unsprung weight. I also wanted the option to be able to fit a full size spare in the stock location. My understanding is 285 70r17s are about the maximum size that will fit. I've had this setup for about a year and a half, and it has worked really well. It drives and rides really well. I still had to trim the plastic from the front of the fender well with a utility knife and move the front of the fender liner, but that wasn't difficult.

[@dflet03]

Running 285s on a 5th gen with 5100 set at the top setting. Relocated fender liner and slight trimming on bumper no BMC no rubbing even off road

[@boricuapitbull]

What tire setup do you have ? I want to keep oem equipment.

[@cristopherandino3000]

285/75/17 or 33.8" will fit perfectly with a 3 inch lift and the base SR5 rims with the +15mm offset. No rub during flex or full lock. Just make sure you run the SPC UCA's

[@FahadAlkhadim]

Thank you for the videos, Mike. I wish you could do a similar demonstration video with the FJ cruiser.

[@texbaz2]

Great info Mike, thanks for taking the time.

[@jamesgerboc]

The question to ask is why modifications are even necessary when this truck has been evolving for 20 years and so many people upgrade tires because the OEM tires comes from Tonka. Toyota could have easily allowed for at least a couple sizes larger.

[@Dexxtrr]

Do you have any pics of the 285 and 295 next to each other?

[@DavidRamirez-fe5dd]

Just got 285/70/17 baja boss mt for my 2020 trd pro 4runner. The front bumper comes trimed on the pro. With a 3 inch lift 0 offset wheel and spc adjustable control arms no rubbing. If needed I can move the wheel with these upper control arms. aftermarket control arms allow you to run bigger tires and for correct caster and camber,

[@MKAK47]

Running 285/75/17 on my 5th gen, needed BMC, pinch weld mod, SPC UCA's and a viper cut to trail fit them.

[@dustybeatz3421]

Great video! Thank you. Ignoring size, offset, etc. how many inches/millimeters clearance is needed as you turn wheels (do you factor in say ice / snow caked on ‘rubbing’ on fenders? How do you ‘check’ articulation and clearance? In shop or on a gradual ledge? Do you go to a tire store and try things out like a prom dress!!! Thank you!

[@Jayblu3_1904]

So what did you end up going with? I personally am running 285/70/17 with SCS Ray 10 -38 offset and I only had to do a bmc, minor trimming, and push the fender liner forward. I am considering 295s after your video

[@DrivenCompanion]

Still deciding!

[@matthiaspinch6316]

I’m considering the same set up. Do you have any rubbing at full flex? How high is your front lift?

[@chrisb6866]

I have a 2018 ORDB with a 6' bed like Mike C.. I run a 285-70-17 Ridge Grappler tire. I also have Bilstien 5100 shock package, and I have a little rubbing. but very minor.

[@tnasituning8173]

-10 offset I see, but how wide is the 17" rim? X7.5", X8", X8.5", X9"??? I know there are guys running 285-65-18 (32.6") BFG KDM3s on 18X9 +0 offset (Typical bottom front bumper trimming & fender well liner 2" slide Forward, NO BMC NEEDED & ON STOCK HEIGHT SUSPENSION!) So its basically same as 285-70-17 (32.75")... I would love to try to see some 295-65-17 (32.1") & 295-65-18 (33.1") with the right offset on a 9" rim (-8,-5, 0, or +5) I believe you can get away without doing A BMC as the 295-70-17s are 33.3" and need the BMC, no doubt... or guess again! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4m1o4ehZ7aIbKc

[@rickmaldoo4205]

Do we have clearance Clarence? Roger, Roger. What our vector, Victor?

[@tony_lopez]

How are those 295/70/17’s on a 3rd gen 4Runner? Would it require too much as far as modifications?

[@360integration]

Mine is 265 r20 and I sometimes hear the tires touching the mud guard when I turn hard

[@SirJazzMaster]

Great video man. I have a 3” lift on my 5th gen and am currently running 285’s but I wanna go up to the 295. My problem is I bought the truck with the lift and wheels already installed so I have no idea what offset my method wheels

[@Bananahammock88]

Usually methods are 0 offset

[@maliksarsak]

You think 275 would fit on stock suspension with -12 offset and 8.5inch wheel?

[@memomaldo]

So what did you decide? 285 or 295? ... I'm in the same process of making that decision for my 4Runner lifted with Icon suspension (I think +2 and +2.5" to level the car)

[@jasonalmeida4356]

Wouldn't a better tire size be 275-70-17 ? All this cutting , chopping, and fine adjusting to try and get 285s to barely fit for street driving. As soon as its off-road with some articulation it seems like there will be major problems. Isn't the idea to have lots of unhindered suspension movement with lots of articulation ? not barely fitting tires that cant get a sheet of paper between the tire and the fender ?!

[@joenungaray9153]

Did you have any steering wheel vibration issues, balancing issues?

[@devildog1168]

You should’ve done driver side and passenger side to side if it rubs and the clearance difference. I am on stock tire size with wheel spacers 1.25 and passenger side rubs when turning hard left in reserves

[@deadreckoningoutdoors]

Im on scs wheels neg 10 offset and stock tires and it rubs same place as yours

[@victorsalinas4666]

I have a question. I have a 2018 limited with the stock 20’s and tires. Total the weigh 76 pounds. If I got to 285’s with 17in wheels and those weigh the same as the stock wheels and tires. Will I feel bogged down like I lost hp and torque?

[@simplyjones3495]

Hi Is the 4runner lifted?

[@arizonakia]

If I just lifted my 4runner (96 sr5) with the 3" lift kit, could I just slap on some all terrain with the 17" TRD wheels that you have? or will I still need to cut the trim and add spacers?

[@shacklferd77]

If I put 275/70/17s on my 23 trd off-road will I need to cut the fender and or remove my mud flaps? Any help is appreciated. Thanks

[@angelcorona8331]

Do you need regear done for the 295s?

[@francop854]

Mike didn't you have the bilsteins shocks on your 4runner?, are you stock height on the video?

[@DrivenCompanion]

.85" of front lift so not fully stock but close.

[@DIY_AUTO_PHOTO]

good video !! and I am planing to go for 285/75/16s but the thing I have Xterra lol )) but I still watch your chancel )) however before I run them I will need to do "so call " melt mod on my truck first as well

[@DrivenCompanion]

Xterras are underappreciated as they offer a lot of what you get in the 4Runner for less money. Its a shame they stopped making them!

[@DIY_AUTO_PHOTO]

@@DrivenCompanion I remember watching your video review of Xterra last year when I was looking to buy car for me, even thought you personally liked the 1st gen more I really loved the look , feel and everything about 2nd gen Xterra. And you right its a shame they stopped making them and same for the price.. 4runners are awesome for sure but they are 2 to 4 times more expensive lol and its just way over my budget ))) so now I am just slowly will work on my truck and upgrade it little by litter.. just did the radiator swap and few other things

[@pacificrim1667]

Thinking you might not need body mount chop if the 5100’s are adjusted to provide more lift. Possibly?

[@trailrunnah8886]

The lift doesn't really fit bigger tires. Even with more lift, as soon as the suspension flexes upward, the tire is going to end up in the exact same place and rub.

[@ltatjsallday8709]

I'm about to get 17x8.5 on 265 tires should I be worry

[@TuanTran-lz6ui]

If you had a 2inch front leveler Do you think the 285 would rub?

[@trailrunnah8886]

The lift really doesn't matter. It all depends on your alignment in your wheel specs. There's a lot of videos on here that do a good job of explaining IFS, check out Tinkerer's Adventures for some great technical info on Toyota IFS.

[@jcheeks36]

With 0 offset can 285s fot stock

[@Armani335i07]

Would be fine just do 285/ rears and 265 fronts. I know it 4wd…that how I setup drive it for years without any problems.

[@pattellier]

No mention of lift height, is that stock suspension?

[@DrivenCompanion]

1.75" in the front and 1.5" in the rear

[@pattellier]

@@DrivenCompanion Thanks, that makes sense. I am putting 285/70R17 on a 2021 TRD OffRoad with 3" lift and should not need any modifications.

[@gemarcelo23]

How about if I set my bilstein 5100 in the front for 1.75 and put 285 will that rub?

[@DrivenCompanion]

Yes it will... body mount chop and some trimming are needed but neither are that expensive.

[@STILLPHENOM]

I went with -12 offset and 275/70/17 wildpeak AT n they rub. I’m looking for someone to show me what they did to fix it. Hopefully u will if u haven’t already done it.

[@gtnoslp]

Run 16's

[@tiffanyraridon2801]

I’m getting ready to switch to 275/70/17s, but I have a 3” Bilstein lift on the front. I have a 2015 SR5. According to everything I’ve read, they should not rub. Do you have any kind of lift? With the lift, you shouldn’t have to do any trimming/chopping.

[@kevinbricker8648]

Thank you for the videos, Mike. I wish you could do a similar demonstration video with the Tacoma?

[@Its_steve1217]

Good video I recently become a truck guy myself so it's cool to see this kinda stuff from you

[@gtnoslp]

Running 305-70r-16's on my Tacoma as pictured. Just replaced the Cooper sst's with BFG Ko2's recently.

[@DrivenCompanion]

Sweet looking ride! What did you have to do to fit the tires?

[@gtnoslp]

@@subtegral lol...my set up works fine! (No rub lock to lock)

[@gtnoslp]

@@subtegral no..not giant lol couple of inches, 16" rims

[@jjwolff2421]

@@gtnoslp how many inches of lift?

[@gtnoslp]

@@jjwolff2421 Front has Icon kit, adj. Coilovers/reservoir ect., Rear has 3 leaf AAL and Icon reservoir shocks ect., Sway bar relocate kits, Front diff drop, rear carrier drop and axle degree shims. Apprx 3+ inch adj lift right now. MB11 rims, 16 × 8.5. Tires are Ko2's, 305-70-16's. Little more to it but this is the basic set up.

[@vah-mingmoua9599]

Thanks man. Any idea with a se of 17/8.5 with a -12, factory wheels specs and suspension? Will it rub? Thank you.

[@kanevivalakane3699]

I have installed 30mm wheel spacers after a 2 inch suspension lift on Prado. The wheels are still stock. I have 3 options. Should I get -12 offset and remove spacers? Or Keep spacers with stock wheels Or Get -12 offset and let the wheel spacers be there..

[@TheRayDog]

Mike, I think you should rename your channel. You have a lot of good vids and the channel name should reflect that. "Toyota Tricks by Mike C," or whatever.

[@DrivenCompanion]

I've considered it but haven't thought of the right one yet...

[@joeflores3638]

Come on man is painful to watch that fender all smushed even if it is just for some seconds.

[@spiceyweasel]

That’s a hard pass. You won’t be able to resell it without doing a ton of cosmestic surgery on it.

[@Parzzyval]

Why do you buy these vehicles with the intention of selling? Typical short attention span American overstretched on car loans

[@shawnmatthews5118]

The short answer is I don’t. Nor do I tear up a vehicle like this just to put ridiculously large tires on it.

[@La-huh]

Wrong info it’s not practical it’s only on smooth stoped vehicles when u actually drive un even road you need tons for clearance 😂😂😂😂😂😂