Hybird planning to overland

[Disisntdaryl]

Hey guys. New member here. Just some backround, I usually build fast import cars. I can weld, have a mechanic shop, and i'm an engineer for ingersoll rand. (The compressor company)

Now, my Lexus hybrid got totaled and I have a maverick in production.

The crazy thing is that my friends overland in their lifted 4runners and me being stupid I wanna do it in the hybrid FWD. Stupid I know, but hear me out, they can always pull me out.

My plan is to put 265/70/17 or 245/75/17 on it. Implementing a lightweight forged wheel, the wheel weight drops 10 lbs per wheel.The tires gain back 20 lbs each so a total rotational weight increase of approx 40 lbs.

Yes, i know I have to cut, trim, etc. That's my speciality.

My question, is how much do I have to cut/weld for 265/70/17? Do i have to get the 1.5 " lift that's available for the hybrid?

Why not get he 4wd or turbo model? Hybrid gets me to work using the HOV lane in rush hour with one person, free toll lanes in FL, and I drive over 100 miles a day. I also carry engines commonly is not something my Lexus hybrid was not liking.

I will be driving it everyday and I use the hybrid tech. I plan to be in the avg 30s mpg and I'm cool w that.

Any pointers, tips, things I should do?

I know someone out there has to of done something similar.

The plan is Pirelli All Terrain Plus 265//70/17 ideally but i know 245 is more realistic.

Any help is appreciated, and if you wanna call me dumb i'm cool w that too!
UPDATE 1
6/23/23
Got the truck!!!!

GT radial 265/70/17

lift kit should be installed by sunday 6/25/23

I’ll take videos of the process and what i have to trim.

so far I LOVE the truck.

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[Ponchsox]

Hi

 

[StillWaiting]

265/70/17 thunderer Ranger tires on mine. I did cut the pinch weld but never actually broke the weld itself.

 

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I will be interested in whichever lift kit you decide to go with. I also plan on having my Hybrid be a part-time overlander. I already have an XTR-1 bed rack on its way. I will lift it off the truck when I don't need it to maintain efficiency for day to day, and mount it when I go camping.

Nothing too crazy, I just need it to be able to traverse forest roads mostly, but this truck is definitely a huge improvement in ground clearance over the old sedan I was driving previously. I already have a set of Nokian APT 235/65/R17s ready to go. Mainly I am interested in which lift kit might work best with the FWD Hybrid. I do like this set that was just released because it comes with custom suspension springs, but I haven't seen anyone mount this unit on yet on a Hybrid.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...level-lift-449-from-flatout-suspension.31883/

 

[Skyline]

As far as the tire height goes, both the 265/70/17 and 245/75/17 tires are about the same, 31.6" and 31.5" respectively. That's roughly 3" more than the OEM 225 tire.

The tire width difference is more substantial for the 265 and 245 tires, 10.4" and 9.6" respectively, the OEM tire is 8.9".

My Lariat's OEM tire size is 225/60/R18. The tire size could be changed to 245/50/R18, where the tire height would be one inch lower from the OEM and the tire width one inch wider. Doing so probably wouldn't require adding a lift to have the new tire size fit. The new tire size would result in a speedometer difference of about 3.5%.

Instead of body modification, you could change the rim size instead. The tire size calculator can help you decide which way to go:

https://www.calculator.net/tire-size-calculator.html

 

[Disisntdaryl]

265/70/17 thunderer Ranger tires on mine. I did cut the pinch weld but never actually broke the weld itself.

How's full lock turning? Any lift kit?

 

[Disisntdaryl]

I will be interested in whichever lift kit you decide to go with. I also plan on having my Hybrid be a part-time overlander. I already have an XTR-1 bed rack on its way. I will lift it off the truck when I don't need it to maintain efficiency for day to day, and mount it when I go camping.

Nothing too crazy, I just need it to be able to traverse forest roads mostly, but this truck is definitely a huge improvement in ground clearance over the old sedan I was driving previously. I already have a set of Nokian APT 235/65/R17s ready to go. Mainly I am interested in which lift kit might work best with the FWD Hybrid. I do like this set that was just released because it comes with custom suspension springs, but I haven't seen anyone mount this unit on yet on a Hybrid.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...level-lift-449-from-flatout-suspension.31883/

That kit looks very promising! I get wholesale on some of the kits for the the bronco sport that I heard is the same but this kit looks way more well made.

 

[StillWaiting]

How's full lock turning? Any lift kit?

No lift. I lost some turning radius but not that much. Stop some rubbing on inner fenders, but it’s been working good. There is more road noise and vibration in the wheel (highway speeds 75+)

 

[BingoDingo]

Thinking about doing this too. Do you have to get bigger tires? Can't you just get offroad versions of the stock size?

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