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hoser
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I'd say 1" all around but 1.25" will allow hubcentric spacers. I'd also advise removing those fender flares, if the paint underneath isn't already damaged. Over time, they will rub through the paint.
The major negative is incorrect installation can lead to your wheel falling off on the highway. You can find lots of stories about this happening online. If you buy high quality spacers and install correctly the chances of that happening should be reduced almost to 0. Also some claim they put more wear on the wheel bearings, but nothing definitive
What’s the advantage of spacers besides outward appearance and slightly more resistant to rolling over?
hoser
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Increased articulation in the rear. On 100's running 315/75R16 and larger tires, the tires sometimes rub the UCA's and the inside wheel well in the rear. Spacers give more clearance.
Also something not really talked about too much, installing larger 35" tires affects the steering scrub radius. Installing spacers "corrects" the scrub radius or should say, restores it back to stock.
Also something not really talked about too much, installing larger 35" tires affects the steering scrub radius. Installing spacers "corrects" the scrub radius or should say, restores it back to stock.
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Near Basalt Colorado and also Keystone CO
Upsides- wider track has a more planted feel handling wise on the street; maybe a little less body roll; wider stance looks better to some;
Downsides- wider track pushes wheels further out and on narrow trails- you’ll scrub your nice wheels on rocks lining the edges of two-track; you’ll have to remove spacers to service axles, hubs or wheel bearings and they can be a mf to remove especially trailside; the added offest has been said to increase spindle and wheel bearing wear;
Downsides- wider track pushes wheels further out and on narrow trails- you’ll scrub your nice wheels on rocks lining the edges of two-track; you’ll have to remove spacers to service axles, hubs or wheel bearings and they can be a mf to remove especially trailside; the added offest has been said to increase spindle and wheel bearing wear;
Running spidertrax (slee) for more than 20k miles.
Only negative point, spacers messes up the full turn (IMHO). You will hear tires screaming on a full turn on hard surfaces. Yes no big deal, bit of hard time for steering components.
Not yet happened to me, but couple of things to keep in mind;
Only negative point, spacers messes up the full turn (IMHO). You will hear tires screaming on a full turn on hard surfaces. Yes no big deal, bit of hard time for steering components.
Not yet happened to me, but couple of things to keep in mind;
- Check all 5 bolts on spacers time to time, at least 10k miles(?)
- Carry a socket and wrench for spacer bolts with you all the time, important more or less as jack and wheel brush
hoser
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I always figured that as an advantage. Wheels are sacrificial. Body work is expensive.
LXColorado
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Downside (I had 1.25" spidertrax) is you'll be stuck with ~11 inch tire, or you'll stick out more than you want. I have 285/65/18 and was just outside of flush. I ended up taking them off. I want a slightly wider tire eventually, and it would rub the fender at full compression for sure. I actually prefer the driving characteristics without them, as well.
Another downside is when you have to do brake rotor replacement, you'll have to take them off (huge PITA cause they need to be thread locked on). Overall, you can get very close to the flush look you want with a slightly wider tire (I'm going 305/65/18 next). Also, you can take the fender flares off to make it look even more flush.
Another downside is when you have to do brake rotor replacement, you'll have to take them off (huge PITA cause they need to be thread locked on). Overall, you can get very close to the flush look you want with a slightly wider tire (I'm going 305/65/18 next). Also, you can take the fender flares off to make it look even more flush.
Stop teasing us already! J/k Looking forward to seeing those 305s. Are you going to run them on the Tundra wheels?
You could also get some wheels with a wider offset.
Here are some drone SCS that a lot of people use.
I am running icon 17” with 0 offset 285/75 and I rub at full lock and a bit of front compression. Rears rub with a heavy load and an even bump. But if it’s articulating, they fit inside the fender.
Good thread explains offset issues and
wheels:
forum.ih8mud.com
Ryan
Here are some drone SCS that a lot of people use.
I am running icon 17” with 0 offset 285/75 and I rub at full lock and a bit of front compression. Rears rub with a heavy load and an even bump. But if it’s articulating, they fit inside the fender.
Good thread explains offset issues and
wheels:
What you need to know about 100 series aftermarket wheel options
Hey Hundyheads! I've been getting a good amount of questions about aftermarket wheel fitment, stance, and tire size options. This thread will share all of the information I have through my research and first hand experience. I will address in a general way wheel sizes, offsets, and tire options...
forum.ih8mud.com
Ryan
