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Tire size question?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by SR5 Limited, Sep 18, 2018.

  1. Sep 18, 2018 at 12:35 PM
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    Ok so my 96 Anthracite SR5 Limited is stock and has been left alone for 23 years! Have a Nice B grade rear bumper coming. So gonna pull the trigger on a set of 20 inch Limited 5th gen wheels. For street use.
    I’m thinking 245/45zr20’s. But would love a little taller tire. Think 50’s would work?
     
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  2. Sep 19, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    Before my custom upgrades!!26FF5B6E-39FD-4CCA-96C7-FEBE950CA7F4.jpg
     
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  3. Sep 20, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    mod #1 Cree H4 led headlights=one went out after two miles.
    Mod #2 bull bar= stripped out bolts with neighbors new battery impact gun, had to weld it.
    Mod #3 pair of KC 6 inch lights!!
    Yes I put the fuse a foot off the battery....
     
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    Anything larger than 16" wheels & 31" tires will require a 3" suspension lift, body modifications to the front bumper & firewall of the front wheel well. The running boards will need to be removed as well & possibly some of the fender flares. The 20" wheels will be the least expensive part of this modification.
     
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  5. Sep 21, 2018 at 9:34 AM
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    Winter tire: 265/70 16
    Summer tire: 245/45zr20
    The 16’s are one inch taller. Don’t think any modifications are needed...
     
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  6. Sep 24, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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  7. Sep 25, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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  8. Sep 26, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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    Just put my B grade rear bumper on. A lot of rust. None on frame. Got the bolts loose newer ones installed. Ready to break-in these GT Radials!!
     
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  10. Sep 30, 2018 at 6:25 AM
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    These GT radials are so smooth and quiet. Handles better too. 45 series ZR was a deffinent urban/highway improvement...
     
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  11. Sep 30, 2018 at 10:08 AM
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    On the job working on a Sunday to pay for my upgrades!!92BBE1EA-1254-4BF3-A1E6-D3EDAE873B9C.jpg
     
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  13. Nov 25, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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    Not sure but I haven’t filled up in two weeks. It’s incredible the GT radials use a polyester lining to get a ZR rating. And there’s something with the rubber. It’s a different compound. Check out their snow tires? I’m about to switch back to my Cooper’s for winter.
     
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  14. Nov 25, 2018 at 7:02 PM
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    I mean I got the GT Radials for under a hundred each shipped so can’t complain.
     
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