I searched and read every post on wheel spacers, but I'm still conflicted
I put on 275 65 R18 (32.1") Toyo Open Country AT3s on my 2019 LC200. Went with the SLs over LTs because we don't have a need for the additional weight capacity and the trade offs in terms of ride harshness, MPG, and rubbing issues didn't seem worth it for our anticipated needs. Additionally Toyo was on backorder for all other variants except the SLs (I was considering 285 65 18 as well).
One thing I didn't consider is aesthetics. The tire looks a little small, but I can live with that. It's the offset that's bothersome. Wife called the truck "anorexic" lol. The fenders jut out at least an inch or so over the tires.
I'm thinking about putting on wheel spacers to improve the stance a bit. Based on my research here and elsewhere I've identified the following pros and cons:
Cons
As I see it...1) put on spacers 2) swap tires 3) learn to love it...guess it comes down to how vain I want to be. Here are some pics of the truck and tires:
I put on 275 65 R18 (32.1") Toyo Open Country AT3s on my 2019 LC200. Went with the SLs over LTs because we don't have a need for the additional weight capacity and the trade offs in terms of ride harshness, MPG, and rubbing issues didn't seem worth it for our anticipated needs. Additionally Toyo was on backorder for all other variants except the SLs (I was considering 285 65 18 as well).
One thing I didn't consider is aesthetics. The tire looks a little small, but I can live with that. It's the offset that's bothersome. Wife called the truck "anorexic" lol. The fenders jut out at least an inch or so over the tires.
I'm thinking about putting on wheel spacers to improve the stance a bit. Based on my research here and elsewhere I've identified the following pros and cons:
Cons
- Adding strain to wheel bearings - this article makes them out to be a fairly bad idea
- Rubbing and requiring trimming
- Tire shops won't service or rotate / will have to handle maintenance on my own
- Decrease in handling and turning radius
- Better stance, not being made fun of by wife (as much)
- Since I'm running taller and skinnier tires over stock, I suspect that spacers will help make up for the reduced scrub radius, thus evening out the handling. I suspect this advantage will be miniscule..
As I see it...1) put on spacers 2) swap tires 3) learn to love it...guess it comes down to how vain I want to be. Here are some pics of the truck and tires: