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Mixed Wheel F/R Spacers on 04 AC?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by bokch0y, Aug 15, 2020.

  1. Aug 15, 2020 at 2:08 PM
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    bokch0y

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    Sorry for the new thread, can't seem to find anything relevant to my inquiry:

    I picked up a set of 4 x 1.25" spacers for my 04 LTD AC Tundra. Have installed them on one side to test fit as i am still waiting for my set of 12 x 1.5 extended open ended lugs to arrive, so just wanted to ensure everything fit and see how they look at the very least.

    Anyway, the front 1.25" spacers are just perfect in my opinion - OEM 4runner 17" rims on stock 265/65/17 rubber come right to the fender and look amazing. Issue is the rears. I noticed that even with the stock wheel size and the 1.25" spacers, the wheels still come shy of the rear fender by roughly 1" or so but still look fine.

    So my question is this:

    Should I or would I be able to toss on a set of say 2" spacers in the rear while running the 1.25"s in the front? I understand from a 4wd perspective aspect ratio is important, I understand aspect ratios and differentials etc.. But in this case I wouldn't technically be changing the aspect ratio, rather just the offset so this should be similar in my opinion to running a set of staggered wheels on an AWD setup. Variance has to be < 1%.

    Anyway thoughts on how to solve this? I was thinking of going with 270/65/17 rubber all around which would give me just a hair bit more in terms of being flush with the fender.

    Thanks guys.
     
  2. Aug 15, 2020 at 3:52 PM
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  3. Aug 16, 2020 at 9:02 AM
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    2 issues with different size wheel spacers on a 4WD. If it's on a 2WD, wouldn't matter for number 2.
    1. trying to get an alignment. You'd have to remove all of the spacers in order to get the alignment done. Not a huge deal if you're talking once every couple years or so.
    2. If you use the 4WD on anything but very loose terrain, as you turn, the difference in track width will affect the difference between the inside and outside tire rolling rate, which could increase the chance of unwanted binding in the engaged 4WD system. The difference will likely be minor, but would likely be enough to destroy a BMW X5 transfer case (apparently assembled using toothpicks and wafer cookies).
     
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    Thanks for the insight, I actually didn't even take into account the turning ratios and potential binding.

    Lol re: X5 transfer case. My personal experience with German cars (and I have owned a lot) is don't keep it after warranty is up haha. Just my opinion.
     
  5. Aug 16, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    not really sure why my post didn’t show up. Here it is.

    You can do it and it probably will not hurt a thing (for a while). It’s weird how the track width on first gens are narrower in the rear. I would just stick with what you have at 1.25. Personally, I run 1.5 spacers and wouldn’t run anything bigger than that. As for the tires, a 275 (width) tire isn’t gonna make much difference. I would just do p265/70/17 all around and there are tons of choices in that size. P285/70/17 would be my next choice.
     
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  6. Aug 16, 2020 at 10:15 PM
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    Yeah after reading, I'm going to stick with the 1.25" spacers to be safe. Thanks for the feedback, much appreciate it as well.

    Wider tires will be the next thing to fill the gap haha.
     
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