The wire
Straight answers to the questions you search before you buy — what tires fit, what wheel offset does, why bigger tires rub, and whether you need a level or a lift. Every guide is backed by the same documented builds that power the rest of GarageWire.
Fitment guide
Some factory packages include 35-class tires. On other trucks, stock-height clearance is specific to the vehicle, tire, wheel and suspension travel. A tire that bolts on while parked may not clear safely in use.
Jul 19, 2026 · 11 min read
Fitment fundamentals
Wheel offset is the distance from a wheel's mounting face to its centerline, measured in millimeters. It controls how far your tire sits in or out of the wheel well — which decides rubbing, stance, and whether a bigger tire fits at all.
Jul 19, 2026 · 12 min read
Platform guide
A 285/70R17 is roughly a 33-inch tire; a 285/75R17 is closer to 34 inches. On a 3rd-gen Tacoma, clearance depends on the specific tire, wheels, alignment and suspension travel. A lift height alone does not establish what fits.
Jul 19, 2026 · 12 min read
Fitment fundamentals
Bigger tires can reach the fender liner, suspension, or body as you steer and the suspension moves. Identify the exact contact point, then check wheel position, tire dimensions, and travel limits before choosing a fix.
Jul 19, 2026 · 11 min read
Buyer's guide
A leveling kit usually raises the front to reduce factory rake; a suspension lift can raise both ends. Neither lift height nor tire diameter alone proves fitment. Compare the kit, wheel specifications, and clearance through steering and suspension travel before buying.
Jul 19, 2026 · 11 min read
These guides give you the fundamentals. For your exact truck, park it in the garage and get a straight answer backed by real builds running the parts you want.
