Caliper clearance on 17 wheels

Hi I’m new on the forum and I have some questions regarding the clean the calipers on 17 inches wheels. I have try to install a new set of wheels and tires but I’m scared to drive it knowing that the clear is not the best. Any input will be appreciated

 

As long as they clear the brake calipers you'll be fine, none of that moves during operation. Just make sure the place that balances your tires knows to position the wheel weights away from the brake caliper.

 

I did but I can only fit a sheet of paper as a clearance. I just wan to know if is enough to drive it safely

 

I disagree with "If it fits".

Something to think about if you spend any time off pavement at all. The less room there is between the caliper and the inside edge of the wheel, the more apt you are to capturing a rock between the two. The right rock, in the right place, will jam in and begin to grind through the wheel and cause failure.

Yes I have seen it. The first time, I chalked it up to a one-off coincidence. The second time not so much.

 

Yep that’s something that I have been thinking I don’t spend much off-road mostly is for looks

 

17s clear and plenty of people do it and offroad with no issues…. And yes in 3rd gens also

 

I think op is running those 4Runner wheels and he’s got less than the thickness of an iPhone clearance

 

What wheels?

 

TRD SEMA 17 from a 4Runner with BG 285/70/17

 

that's your problem, those wheels are b hole tight- run at your own risk

 

Good to know that is people here to give u a good advice and not just. “That’s you problem run it at your own risk

 

You need to have the sticker weights inside the wheel placed so it clears, here’s a pic I took of some 17s on a tundra at the dealer. I don’t think this is a good placement but it works.

 

Thank you

 

This too
https://youtu.be/DyyEh5I_ZOA

 

True facts. My old truck I had the wheels balanced then drove out of the lot and whacked every weight off