Lift Completed - Now Shopping 18" Tires

[hoaxci5]

I loved the Silent Armors I had on my commander.. I beat them up and never had an issue with a sidewall puncture or anything offroad.

That said I've never owned a single toyo tire.

[Matt]

With the pinch weld mod you should have no issues with 265/65/18s. Im running the 275/65/18 Toyo AT-IIs... so you know what my recommendation is.

[carb850]

How tough is the pinch weld mod? A few weekend ago I got a dose of reality with the attempted strut install. It totally kicked my ass trying to get them off. I ended up taking it to a shop to get completed.

Also when you do the pinch weld, the plastic inner fender remains s tact, correct? Just heated and stretched a bit?

Based upon the lift install experience, I should go with the 60 series if the job is very substantial.

[Matt]

The pinch weld is pretty easy. I have a write-up in the "how to" section here.

The past 3 vehicles ive done the mod to I haven't messed with heating the liner. Instead ive used a self tapping screw to pull the liner back. Pretty sure I added that to the "how to" as well. A week ago I did lekmedem's pinch weld and just had to add a zip tip to the passenger side in addition to the screw.

[carb850]

I'll check out the "how to" for sure.

Btw, I picked up the Commander today. I haven't measured yet, but I'm pretty sure it is sitting higher in the front. Will it settle out in a week or so? Others have reported nearly level ride with the OME HD kit.

[Matt]

I would give it a few days, but don't expect it to settle too much. Does it look like its leaning to the drivers side??

[carb850]

I measured it earlier this evening, the front was 1" higher. it seems consistent on both sides. I had all the old suspension parts in the cargo area when I measured. I hope that was causing the rear to sag a little but I'm not holding my breath.

If it doesn't level out, can I just get a spacer added to the rear?


No shop locally carriers Toyos anymore. One said they can get them but it will take a few days and they want a lot.