Wheel expensive mistake

[suprarx7nut]

For multiple reasons in this situation, I'd run the smallest spacer that you can.
Failing that, some cheap stick on fender flares would be good. Take them off as soon as you figure out your spacer issue.

 

[Tbullet]

Temporaily install some Bushwacker fender flares to get through inspection.

 

[FxFormat]

Yep, buy some flares on here some people just give those away too. With that being said, god bless america, we got these here on the streets.

 

[CLEcruiser]

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This is the place that makes the 10mm spacer that alot of people on here run with the RW. It's a true spacer, not an adapter, so you still use the stock lugs.

 

[CanadianRockyCruiser]

Here's a creative option: In Costa Rica, and most of the world, a 2.61 inch x 6.14 inch, 75% cotton/25% linen blend sheet, featuring a past presidential portrait is one of the best forms of grease...in cases like yours, it can even change official measurements.

A .0043 inch wallet spacer.

 

[CBdeJ]

If removing the spacers doesn't work. I'd try and find some of the flares added at the port to 100 series trucks imported in the south east of the US. They're truck specific.

 

[tacoduck]

why not buy some rollers off a wrecked tundra and swap em in. once you pass inspection, switch back.

 

[indy2guanacaste]

These are some great ideas, thank you all. Man it is crazy cool how many people want to help each other in our LC community.

 

[customcruiser]

If you take the spacers off the back you're only dealing with 2 wheels.
Use your spare and now you just need 1 wheel/tire combo
Put RR "spares" in cabin.

I'd probably just do some crappy 3m stick on flare to pass import and pull off when home.

See if you get a ticket and go from there

 

[Vermont]

Replies in new member intro threads: "Get rid of those fender flares!!"

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[Joe Bob]

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?

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How about fender flares?

 

[planomateo]

Just recognized the play on words with the title...wheel done!

 

[indy2guanacaste]

How about fender flares?

Joe Bob, definitely a possibility if the spacers don't work properly

 

[nitteo]

fender flares is the first thing to come to mind

 

[indy2guanacaste]

fender flares is the first thing to come to mind

I think the biggest challenge with fender flares will be how to get them to Costa Rica. Size-wise, I don't think there is any chance to fit in my luggage.

 

[Dwight S]

The Bushwacker flairs will only give you about an inch. That may be enough, but I wouldn’t bet solely on that. I’d find some thinner spacers too.

Or, I’ll trade you my stock 16’s for your Rock Warriors.

 

[nitteo]

install 4 donuts and stick the RWs in the truck

 

[gatormark91]

Take the spacers off. Drive it REALLY SLOWLY to the inspection station. Get it inspected. Drive home slowly, put spacers back on. The wheels are hub-centric, I'd bet they should be OK for a few miles like that with no issues.