5th GEN Level on 285's

Hey 4Runner fam,

Finally made the move and got me a 2014 SR5. I've been doing some basic mods like lights, roof rack, interior stuff.
I just recently put a 2 inch rough country level on the front and left the back stock. I still have the stock 17" wheels with the 265/70r17 tires. I'm pretty content on keeping the rims for now, but I want larger tires. I have a buddy wanting to sell me 285/75r17 open country at's. In y'all experience will there be any issues? if so, how much trimming will i have to do?

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Yes

 

75's are going to be taller and skinnier than the more common 285/70R17 size.

It seems there is no hard and fast rule to how much trimming is needed. You just have to put them on and commit to making them work.

I am running 285/70/17s in a tire that runs a true 33' diameter. On stock rims, I had very little rubbing by doing some minor grinding with a sander and 80-grit pads, along with a heat gun on the rear mud flaps.

When I went to a rim with a -12 offset and another 1.5" in width, I had to break out the sander and the heat gun and take another 1/2" off everything. It still looks stock and works great.

But, the tire you quoted is a full 34" tire. That is another inch taller than what I am running. So, you are in uncharted territory and may or may not be able to get by with just some minor grinding. Doing the body mount chop is a whole 'nother level of commitment as it requires cutting with a torch or cutting wheel, then fabricating a patch, and welding it on, then finishing and painting.

 

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

285/75/17 is almost a 34" tire. Yes its going to rub... a lot even with your RC kit.
Im running the same kit (2F/1R) with 275/75/17's (32.2" diameter) and had a slight rub in reverse, at full lock both ways, when the suspension was slightly compressed without the kit installed. After, no rub anywhere at anytime.
I would look for a 285/70/17's. They would require some trimming but very little compared to the 286/75's...

edited for those that are ass hats on here....

 

Umm! Not to point out the obvious but you have quite a few mistakes in your post. Did someone switch the keys out on your keyboard to mess with you?

1. You said 285/75/17 is 44”. It is 34”
2. You said you have 275/77/17. It is 275/75/17
3. You said 286/75’s. It is 285/75/17

Anyways take it from someone who is actually running 285/75/17 they are a bigger tire and I wasn’t afraid to trim. I like them but man are they heavy. Stock tires I feel are little babies compared to these beasts. Just like I imagine these feel like little babies compared to 40” tires. Anyways picture time…

The mall shot:

The rear tire compressed (other side mostly fully extended):


Front driver tire compressed and turned at the rub points. You can see I don’t have the front mud flaps and the plastic parts on the side. I also have a BMC:

 

Holy balls, ive been running 44" rubber, this entire time??? Cool. Seems like i still need a larger tyre. Guess ill go 47s

 

Good shit, and like your style, and,... would love to see out on the trail. Absolutely love to.

 

Welcome!

 

Yes obviously, a bit of a typo. Thanks for not being a dick like the other guy

 

Im glad you pointed out what was easily understood by others as a typo. I guess I will send all my future posts thru you for editing and proof reading.



Did you read the OP's post? He is using a spacer lift. Not a full blown lift, high clearance front bumper and full chop for clearance like your ride, which looks good looking BTW.

 

Well I wasn’t trying to be a “dick”. Sorry if I offended you in some way or another. I see people address spelling mistakes, I figured pointing out numerical mistakes would be okay. guess not.

Thank you for the feedback. I put some time and more money than I would like to admit into the vehicle.

Not sure how to take this. Legit would like to meet on the trail? Or get shot if you see me on the trail?

 

I saw the Kawi green springs...Are you running an Ironman 4x4 kit? How do you like it and how does it ride on and off road?

 

Yep. I have the Ironman FCP stage 3 on it.

edit: because I failed to read.
I like it a lot. It handles on road way better than stock. Off-road I can’t tell much of a difference where I am at because it is all slow moving. However, when I was in Arizona I had the stock and I could tell I was heating up that suspension. Wish I had these on it before I moved (was supposed to but Ironman got delayed twice so they had to ship to the new address).

 

285/75/17's will rub. I had to significantly trim the front fender, perform a BMC and pinch weld mod. You will also need a decent lift kit in the 3" range. Rough country is shit, I wouldn't let my worst enemies run it.

 

Weak

 

Weak



Just kidding.. These are small tires. 265/70R17 & 285/70R17s..

 

Yeah yeah okay you ain’t wrong. I am running a stiffer spring than stock to account for my 200# bumper that I didn’t have installed yet. Plus my wife was driving (first time for her while we went off-road. We are working her comfortability level up). Anyways I have no pictures that can compete. But nice flex.

 

But does it rub...

 

Thanks, take a pic next time when you're flexed with your current setup.

 

Ha ha.. Too small to rub..

 

Yeah, if you rubbed with those there's some parts missing.