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3 Inch lift

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by 604runner, Dec 13, 2020.

  1. Dec 13, 2020 at 12:21 PM
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    Hi Guys,

    Im thinking of getting a 3 inch lift. I am currently rocking 265/70/17 tires and wheels, Would i Have to upgrade my tires to 285s right away or can I rock my 265 after the lift and save up again to upgrade tires.
     
    604runner, Dec 13, 2020
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  2. Dec 13, 2020 at 12:24 PM
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    It will not hurt anything to use your 265’s
     
    SlvrSlug, Dec 13, 2020
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  3. Dec 13, 2020 at 4:52 PM
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    Your tires will just look small.
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2020 at 5:45 PM
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    I didn’t want to burst his bubble.:thumbsup: :notsure:
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2020 at 5:54 PM
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    This is how 3in lift with 265s look. I got ReadyLift with 3in front and 2in rear.
    20201213_185219.jpg 20201213_185200.jpg
     
    kmeeg, Dec 13, 2020
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    Here's what you do: get the 3" then burn rubber! You'll be getting 285 sooner that way,lol
     
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    That don’t look bad at all.
     
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    FYI, 3” lift, factory wheels with 285s. Super capable!


     
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    Lol.
     
    SlvrSlug, Dec 13, 2020
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