Wheel expensive mistake

[indy2guanacaste]

Need help problem-solving. Just exported 06 LX 470 to Costa Rica w. 17-inch TRD Rock Warrior wheels, spacers and brand new KM3s. All 5 of my wheels. The problem is this:

I have just learned that it is illegal for tires/wheel to extend out further than the fender. Getting it through inspection will be difficult and even if I can do that, I am subject to tickets and fines.
These tires stick out about 1 inch even with high PSIs. The spacers are what allow the Rock Warriors to fit. My options down there will be limited.

Any creative ideas on how to get these wheel and tires in closer and under the fender?

 

[krice118]

i thought you could run rock warriors without spacers - you just cant run the center caps up front

 

[indy2guanacaste]

i thought you could run rock warriors without spacers - you just cant run the center caps up front

krice, if that is correct, you may have saved me $,$$$'s

 

[Kabanstva]

He is correct. Pretty sure any Tundra wheels are a direct fit without the need for spacers. Take the center caps off or make custom ones.

 

[PV4u2nv]

I don't think the center hole in the RW will clear our hubs. I believe you need to bore the inside lip to fit.

Rock Warrior Wheels

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[PV4u2nv]

Or you could order 10mm spacers and run no center caps.

 

[TheForger]

The fact that it's still a ticket-able offense to have tires that poke out too far is absurd to me. Like I get the point, especially when it comes to all the little high school kids with 14 and 16-wides up front that constantly pick up rocks and throw them on adjacent cars. But 1" past the fender seems a little stick-up-the-butt strict. There are solutions though so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

 

[indy2guanacaste]

Or you could order 10mm spacers and run no center caps.

TheForger, I agree it is absurd. However with my rig set to be in customs jail. it can only be moved around to mechanics on a flatbed. Hence I need a solution that is bulletproof for this situation to give to my importer

 

[craaaazzy]

Would some sort of fender flares help? Not sure if they even exist though...

 

[indy2guanacaste]

Or you could order 10mm spacers and run no center caps.

@PV4u2nv Just did a search and was unable to come up with 10mm spacers. Any ideas on how to acquire a front set?

 

[craaaazzy]

Just saw there in another thread: I need more protection

Would some sort of fender flares help? Not sure if they even exist though...

 

[indy2guanacaste]

Here is what I have on it currently

 

[Leandro]

Fender flares. There are a lot of take offs in the forum, post a "wanted" message on the clasified

 

[Higgin]

Hey Tony, here is the post that I found that maybe will help illustrate the problem better than how I describing it in text. He had some custom 1/4 spacers made to fit the RW wheels. Still had to remove the center caps in the front. The main issue with fitment of the the RW wheels is not the center cap (its is still an issue, but not the BIG issue), it is that the studs and/or nuts that hold on the axle hub cover in the front will hit the backside of the RW wheel before the lug nuts get tightened down. The guy in this post had 1/4 inch spacers made by Bump It Offroad for the front, removed the center caps, and said that worked. The other option would possibly be to get the wheels machined to fit over the axle cap studs/nuts, but I'm sure that would be a lot bigger hassle and more money. Hopefully going down to only a 1/4 inch spacer will tuck the wheels in enough.

Tundra wheel issue!

Anyone checked their stock Tundra wheels they have put on for this issue? I took the forged TRD wheels off my Tundra (these are the 17" Forged TRD off road wheels with the Faux beadlocks)and put them on my LC. All the sudden I had a horrible wobble above 30MPH. I had the tires balanced and it...

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@Kabanstva Hey does that LX look familiar??? Was next to you at HIH8

 

[Alibaster]

Yeah fender flares. Just rig something up until you’re off road.

 

[Higgin]

Fender flares. There are a lot of take offs in the forum, post a "wanted" message on the clasified

Oh yeah, didn't even think of fender flares. That might also be an inexpensive and easy option if someone makes them!

 

[Alibaster]

They don’t even need to be vehicle specific. Get some generic plastic ones and cut them to fit.

 

[brownfox]

Usually the “poke” laws pertain to tread extending beyond the fender. So while it may protrude 1”, is it actually 1” of tread? I’m assuming someone official inspected it, just curious if this is the case.

Also, may be a little ghetto but as a temp fix, garage door bottom molding.

 

[indy2guanacaste]

Usually the “poke” laws pertain to tread extending beyond the fender. So while it may protrude 1”, is it actually 1” of tread? I’m assuming someone official inspected it, just curious if this is the case.

brownfox you are right, i think it is mostly side lugs sticking out, but my importer said they will take a 2x4 and hold it up vertically
..

 

[indy2guanacaste]

Hey Tony, here is the post that I found that maybe will help illustrate the problem better than how I describing it in text. He had some custom 1/4 spacers made to fit the RW wheels. Still had to remove the center caps in the front. The main issue with fitment of the the RW wheels is not the center cap (its is still an issue, but not the BIG issue), it is that the studs and/or nuts that hold on the axle hub cover in the front will hit the backside of the RW wheel before the lug nuts get tightened down. The guy in this post had 1/4 inch spacers made by Bump It Offroad for the front, removed the center caps, and said that worked. The other option would possibly be to get the wheels machined to fit over the axle cap studs/nuts, but I'm sure that would be a lot bigger hassle and more money. Hopefully going down to only a 1/4 inch spacer will tuck the wheels in enough.

Tundra wheel issue!

Anyone checked their stock Tundra wheels they have put on for this issue? I took the forged TRD wheels off my Tundra (these are the 17" Forged TRD off road wheels with the Faux beadlocks)and put them on my LC. All the sudden I had a horrible wobble above 30MPH. I had the tires balanced and it...

forum.ih8mud.com

@Kabanstva Hey does that LX look familiar??? Was next to you at HIH8

@Higgin Excellent insight! Would be curious if anyone else has used 1/4 spacers on front RW and gave up the center cap?