1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

3" lift with 265 tires, will they look to small?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by flynsqurlninja, Aug 29, 2016.

  1. Aug 29, 2016 at 7:33 PM
    #1
    flynsqurlninja

    flynsqurlninja [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #2577
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sam
    Vehicle:
    2001 4Runner
    CB Radio 12" Kicker Comp
    Here's what I got. Just bought her and wanting to put a lift on. It has 265 at tires, and in wondering if they will look too small with a 3" lift?IMG_0468.jpg
     
  2. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:11 PM
    #2
    fraidycat

    fraidycat New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2016
    Member:
    #2164
    Messages:
    8
    Gender:
    Male
    Odessa, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2000 4Runner 4WD
    3" Rough Country suspension lift, Toyo LT285 75 16, CBI front bumper replacement, Smittybuilt 9000lb winch
    Hey there Sam, nice looking 4Runner! I have a 3" lift with 285 Toyo Open Country MT's. Sometimes the tires seem as though they are just barely stuffed in there. Plus, carrying a matching 285 size spare is not possible underneath. I have read about several guys on the forum with the same problem. I've been contemplating getting a rear bumper/swing away spare tire carrier but the cost is prohibitive.
     
  3. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:11 PM
    #3
    flynsqurlninja

    flynsqurlninja [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #2577
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sam
    Vehicle:
    2001 4Runner
    CB Radio 12" Kicker Comp
    Who makes your lift?
     
  4. Aug 30, 2016 at 5:19 AM
    #4
    fraidycat

    fraidycat New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2016
    Member:
    #2164
    Messages:
    8
    Gender:
    Male
    Odessa, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2000 4Runner 4WD
    3" Rough Country suspension lift, Toyo LT285 75 16, CBI front bumper replacement, Smittybuilt 9000lb winch
    The rear coils are Rough Country coils, the front I got from Sonoran Steel. They took Toyota oem coil springs with Bilstein shocks. Steve at Sonoran Steel set it give it a 3" lift. To start with I had the original coil springs in front with the Rough Country 3" spacers. But with the CBI front replacement bumper & winch the front end did not have enough lift. I called Steve at Sonoran Steel. He knew what to do for my truck. I need to post the latest pictures, just don't think about it when I have the time.
     
  5. Jun 22, 2017 at 5:05 AM
    #5
    Teamroper

    Teamroper New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2016
    Member:
    #2936
    Messages:
    53
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2000 Silver 4Runner
    Here are a set of 265/70-16's under a 3" lift. With that said I am going to put a set of 265/75-16's under it now.

    003.jpg
     
  6. Jun 22, 2017 at 3:57 PM
    #6
    WHITE16SR5

    WHITE16SR5 New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2016
    Member:
    #3041
    Messages:
    227
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Pat
    Hampton Roads, Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2016 SR5 Premium
    ToyTec Ultimate 3" Lift, Camburg UCAs, TRD wheels, Kumho AT51 Road Venture, Baja Roof Rack, Tint
    For reference purpose....here's a 3" inch lift with 275/70....some think these look too small

    upload_2017-6-22_18-57-13.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jun 22, 2017
  7. Jun 23, 2017 at 6:22 AM
    #7
    Teamroper

    Teamroper New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2016
    Member:
    #2936
    Messages:
    53
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2000 Silver 4Runner
    I think they look great!
     
  8. Jun 24, 2017 at 5:11 AM
    #8
    WHITE16SR5

    WHITE16SR5 New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2016
    Member:
    #3041
    Messages:
    227
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Pat
    Hampton Roads, Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2016 SR5 Premium
    ToyTec Ultimate 3" Lift, Camburg UCAs, TRD wheels, Kumho AT51 Road Venture, Baja Roof Rack, Tint
    Thanks Teamroper. Your rig looks good too.
     
  9. Jun 24, 2017 at 7:41 AM
    #9
    Murdered out TRD PRO

    Murdered out TRD PRO New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2017
    Member:
    #4265
    Messages:
    11
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2015 4Runner TRD PRO
    head rails attitude black, weather tech floor mats, weather tech rain visors.
    Do you have any more pics ??
     

Products Discussed in

To Top