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Wheel Spacers ?

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by sunnyfence, Sep 7, 2022.

  1. Sep 7, 2022 at 3:02 PM
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    sunnyfence

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    I have searched, as well as debated in my own head (scary), but wondered what everyone here thinks about wheel spacers? I cannot make up my mind on new wheels. My 1794 rims are starting to grow on me,but I hate how sucked in they are, and would really like to go down to 18", but could live with 20s if they weren't hiding under the damn truck!

    I've never liked the idea of wheel spacers (not for any real reason other than superstition, I guess), but what do all of you think of a 1/2" to 3/4" spacer? It just seems to me that it is putting undue stress on parts that are not designed for it. Am I over thinking this? TIA
     
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    Avoid it if you can but if you must, only use hubcentric from a refutable brand such as spidertrax
     
  3. Sep 7, 2022 at 3:35 PM
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    1/2” or 3/4” might be a bad idea. You’ll likely have to trim your factory lugs which I’m guessing you don’t want to do. You have to look at the back side of your wheel to see if there’s space for the lugs to protrude. Otherwise you have to go with a 1” or 1.25”.

    Do you know the offset of your rim? If you do find a wheel stance you like and difference in offset from theirs to yours is the size spacer you should buy. I’d say it’ll be at least 1”. if your looking at other Tundra’s and they have 12.50 tires then their stance will be wider than if you have stock tires.

    Your other option is to measure from the outside of your tire to say the outside of the fender flare or wherever you want the tire to sit. That’ll give you your size too.
     
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    I just re'd in another thread, but...like you OP I like the OEM look and overall minimalistic approach to mods, and figured I'd post this here as well.
    Pic 1 = side profile on OEMs with 285/60/20 Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLTs (Wescott 3/1 Platinum lift/level kit)
    Pic 2&3 = "stance/poke" with BORA 1" spacers
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    I've ran Spidertrax/BORA 1" or 1.25" spacers on 4 different trucks for over a decade now; not a single fail nor reason to doubt them.
    Mild off-roading, plenty of high speed highway driving (80-100MPH), etc..
    This is only my personal opinion, and I won't get into the whole "for or against" debate here, as there are plenty resources out there to educate yourself on 'perceived risk of running spacers...according to some people.'
    Hope the pics help..
    -99
     
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  5. Sep 7, 2022 at 8:05 PM
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    I plan to do the same. I used 1.5" Bora spacers for years on my older truck. I like the looks of certain factory wheels but wanted them to not be sucked in so much. I added OEM flares to the truck, which made them look even more"in".
     
  6. Sep 8, 2022 at 5:24 AM
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    Thanks everyone for the responses. I just can't seem to make up my mind what I want to do to this truck. I've never had one do this to me.:frusty:
     
  7. Sep 8, 2022 at 6:14 AM
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    did you have to shave down your factory studs once you bolted on the 1" bora spacers?
     
  8. Sep 8, 2022 at 7:01 AM
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    No cutting of front or rear studs req'd on the 2022 - unlike on the 2017 Tundra, which needed rear studs trimmed for 1" spacers.
    -99
     
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  9. Sep 8, 2022 at 7:04 AM
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    Beautiful. I'm buying some Bora 1" today!
     
  10. Sep 8, 2022 at 7:22 AM
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    Buy em. I ran 1" boras on a rock crawling Jeep for 8 years 0 issues. 3 years with 2" Boras on my 2020 0 issues. I'm lifted regeared LSD'd and put her through hell with no repercussions on OEM TRD wheels and spacers. Routine maintenance and checks prevent premature breakdowns. OEM wheels with spacers do the same amount of "amplified" wear and tear that different offset wheels do...been proven time and time again. Torque to spec and check every tire rotation and be prepared to potentially have to replace misc parts a negligible amount of mileage sooner than OEM and you'll be fine.
     
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    The only benefit is being able to run highly positive offset wheels (typically OEM wheels) on a modified vehicle. As you lift and add larger tires, dimensions change from factory spec and tires will begin to rub. Spacers lower the offset (push the wheel out further from the hub) to allow clearance while retaining the OEM wheels. Some people are cheap and don't want to pay ungodly prices, some people like the OEM look. I am both and elected to retain my TRD OR 18s and 35s lol.
     
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    I am fine with spacers. They just need to be installed correctly and torque checked on occasion, but fundamentally the spacer doesn't do anything a more negative offset wheel would in terms of changing the dynamics of the truck/suspension.
     
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    Clearance for wider/taller tires in some cases. For example, I am running 4Runner TRD Offroad wheels with a +15mm offset on my Lexus GX with 285/70R17's. At full lock left turn the inside edge of my left tire can rub slightly on the frame. I would probably be better off with slightly more negative offset to move the tire away from the frame slightly.

    That said, most spacers are 1-1.25" because they need enough depth to hide the existing lugs and lug nuts. So a spacer on my wheels would end up putting me at like a -10mm or -20mm offset which would cause other issues(rubbing on the body mount, rubbing on the fenders, rubbing on the windshield washer reservoir, etc.)
     
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    I had some 1.25" spacers on my 21' Tundra for 2 years with zero issues just to get the flush look with the stock wheels. I got mine of Amazon, good quality and never had any problems.
     
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    Good to hear thanks! I removed a small amount of material from the wheels instead of trimming studs.
     
  16. Jan 23, 2023 at 3:08 PM
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    Do the rear studs require any trimming if I’m using 1” spacers with the OEM 20’s? I was lucky to get brand new tires put on the stock 20” rims when I bought my truck in December/22.. would love to flush them out a bit and keep the OEM look
     
  17. Jan 23, 2023 at 3:15 PM
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    That answer is 8 posts up. I bought 1.25” spacers to run in the winter with the OEM TRD OR wheels
     
  18. Jan 23, 2023 at 3:20 PM
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    Are those wheels a standard 60 offset? Do they poke from the fenders
     
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    They are +60 and it should have the wheel flush, then just based on tire size

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