33's vs. 35's for my 80 Series

[baldilocks]

I have not measured, the 1.5" was decided by previous owner, is there a good guide on measuring for that?

Info concerning wheel back spacing and offset can be found on the internet by wheel manufactures and sellers. This would be the way to learn what you need to know rather than listen to the opinions of mud members who are not professionals in this arena.

 

[Broski]

I am not sold on spacers, but the rims are quite cool

do you run any spacers? if not, what backspacing do your rims have?

hmm, seems that slee has a set of spacers that are 1.5" wide as well, wonder if the pockets are deeper on those, going to ask.

Spidertrax Wheel Spacers 1.5" - (6 on 5.5" Bolt) - LUG CENTRIC - with lug nuts - PAIR - FITS 40, 60 & 80 Series Land Cruiser, '79-'95 Truck and 4Runner - Slee Off Road

M12x1.5 Grade 10.9+ 4140 wheel studs (pre-installed) 1.5" Thick Bolt Patter 6 on 5.5" Supplied with with lug nuts Double Anodized Gray for better corrosion resistance Thread Locker Supplied FITS 40, 60 & 80 Series Land Cruiser, '79-'95 Truck and 4Runner The OE wheels on 95-97 80 Series and 96-97...

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TBH I would rather run rims with the correct amount of backspacing, but the Toyota steel ones only seem to come in 4.5" and not 3"

Stock backspacing on an 80 series is 4 1/2 inches the wheels you have are probably 5 1/2 inches or more

 

[roflbox]

Stock backspacing on an 80 series is 4 1/2 inches the wheels you have are probably 5 1/2 inches or more

I measured backspace yesterday, 4.5"

 

[roflbox]

Measured thread engagement with spacers removed, about 19mm in total

 

[Broski]

This would be the way to learn what you need to know rather than listen to the opinions of mud members who are not professionals in this arena.

 

[Broski]

I measured backspace yesterday, 4.5"

If that’s the case then those wheels should be a good fit with out spacers
Even with the 35- 12.50 there should be minimal rubbing, just in the back inside of the wheel well.

To be clear Back spacing is measured form the lip on the back side of the wheel to mounting surfaces like this.

 

[Marco Lau]

I find myself using the below chart frequently when converting BS to offset or vice versa.

 

[baldilocks]

I find myself using the below chat frequently when converting BS to offset or vice versa.

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Professional grade chart …..

 

[roflbox]

If that’s the case then those wheels should be a good fit with out spacers
Even with the 35- 12.50 there should be minimal rubbing, just in the back inside of the wheel well.

To be clear Back spacing is measured form the lip on the back side of the wheel to mounting surfaces like this.
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Thanks! that picture matches up with the guide I followed.

I will be running the LX without those spacers for a bit anyway (while the wallet recharges) will see if I get any rubbing while doing a little wheeling!

 

[Heckraiser]

If you hate spacers, and like the steelie look, but want to maintain stock width, wheel vintiques makes a cool steelie that comes in 16x8 and 17x8 4.5BS. One of the best looking wheels on the market, IMO, even though it just looks like a stock base-model wheel from the early 80s.

 

[BloodyMGT]

Thirty sevensssssss

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What wheels do you have?

 

[Marco Lau]

What wheels do you have?

looks like Battleborn Gatekeeper beadlocks

 

[sreyes1103]

Stupid question lol, what size on stock 16's are 35"s 315/75/16?

 

[SpenserAK]

Stupid question lol, what size on stock 16's are 35"s 315/75/16?

Equivalent, yes

 

[BostonCruiser96]

Has anyone done brake upgrades in this thread? Just had my front brakes slip on me this morning going over nothing that should have made it slip. Checking the booster this afternoon.

 

[BostonCruiser96]

Running 315/75/16 Geolandars on the OEM alloy rims.

 

[AgentOrange]

If your brakes are working correctly, you shouldn't have a problem at that size. I can lock up my 37x13.5s on factory brakes and I know a few others around here can lock up 39s and 40s, but I spent some time making sure the whole system is good

 

[Marco Lau]

I can lock up my 37s with just better pads and rotors and rear drums on my 91 with no ABS

 

[BostonCruiser96]

If your brakes are working correctly, you shouldn't have a problem at that size. I can lock up my 37x13.5s on factory brakes and I know a few others around here can lock up 39s and 40s, but I spent some time making sure the whole system is good

What were some of the parts you checked to make sure?
I tested the booster with the pedal test and it checked out, got stiff after the first press, and let pressure out after turning the truck over.

 

[AgentOrange]

So mine saw a lot of normal things, but also a couple I can't just out and recommend for everyone. My booster is good, but my master was leaking. So I replaced the master and rebuilt all 4 calipers and flushed everything good. Replaced the pads and rotors all the way around as I was doing a knuckle job up front anyways and wanted to adjust my parking brake, so it all worked out. Next is the more controversial. I removed all the ABS stuff and deleted the LSPV. It's definitely not for everyone, but it's been great for me