Westcott Designs Lift Kit and tires

[acedrone]

I have TRD pro 18” wheels and I’m adding the Westcott Designs lift kit. Local 4x4 place suggested 28570R18 tires. Any issues with this and will I be able to have full size spare?

 

[LcAz]

No problems with fit especially with a lift. Depending on brand the tire will most likely retract only partially into the spare well… not a functional problem for daily driving, but really inhibits departure angle off-roading. Most find other mounting solutions for heavy off-roading for a spare that size.

 

[acedrone]

Thanks. I’m pretty Toyo loyal. So I was going to get the Toyo Open Country ATIII in 28570R18

 

[LcAz]

westcott here in Scottsdale puts the C rated 34inch Toyo AT3 on most of their builds. Lighter tire thank the E rated 285 70 18 and fits well with the lift. Spare will suffer the same partial stuff as the 285 Toyo.

 

[t3lcfe]

westcott here in Scottsdale puts the C rated 34inch Toyo AT3 on most of their builds. Lighter tire thank the E rated 285 70 18 and fits well with the lift. Spare will suffer the same partial stuff as the 285 Toyo.

 

[acedrone]

Thank you. Very helpful. Much appreciated!

 

[t3lcfe]

Thank you. Very helpful. Much appreciated!

Even though I didn’t go this route, but I think this fits many people budget/purpose.
I went with “fully” lifted suspension (see my post in LC mods) and I saw couple LC owners in the off-road garage to swap these kind of “lifted kits” after few months for the “fully” ones. End up, they spent twice of $1000s labor cost.

If this is what you want at the end of the day, it is great option for you.
If it is just “temporary” solution for your “off-road” use and will soon get the “fully” ones…To me, better patience to save $$$ to get the suitable set.

Please no offense. This is my honest “2-cent” opinion.
Happy your LC!

 

[gxsandiego]

Good advice. I have the Westcott Lift and no considering going to King/Chaos. It was a good interim solution though.

 

[Spoiledone]

I bought the LC with the Westcott lift and 35 tires installed. I notice a bit of positive camber on the front wheels - is this normal? The LC drives great and tracks straight. You have to really look at it to notice

 

[Seratti]

I bought the LC with the Westcott lift and 35 tires installed. I notice a bit of positive camber on the front wheels - is this normal? The LC drives great and tracks straight. You have to really look at it to notice

I had it installed at Westcott and they did an alignment as part of the package; has yours been aligned after the spacers were installed?

 

[Spoiledone]

I had it installed at Westcott and they did an alignment as part of the package; has yours been aligned after the spacers were installed?

Yes, the dealer said everything was done, and this dealer is known for their offroad builds. I see the same slight camber on some photos of lifted LC's