Will bigger wheel diameter damage my cars axel

[jimy2]

Hi there i own a lc 71 2011 v6 vvti ptrol and i want to fit a set if 16x10 alloy wheels and 285/75 tiers . I also a have a suspension set up of from ome coils and shocks and a rear set up of ironman leaf springs with shocks u may all remember me i posted a thread of have some wheel drive problems from a friends usename . Anyway was wondering if i fit the wider wheels would i get any problems with the axel or would i have to replace any parts I'm abit confused as a few ppl out hear have told me that i could face problems as they are heveir but trust me these wheels are liter than the stock steel wheels that come fitted to the car when u buy it . So do i have to change anything ellse or can i just fit them ?

 

[jimy2]

Sorry i posted a thread about three months back regarding when i engage 4th i would get a grinding noise

 

[jimy2]

God dam auto correct on i phones i meant 4 high

 

[jimy2]

So guys any idea to if a wider wheel would damage my 4x4 drive train or wheelbearings ?

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

So guys any idea to if a wider wheel would damage my 4x4 drive train or wheelbearings ?

Running 33" tires shouldn't hurt anything. You may lose a little power and fuel efficiency though turning the bigger meats

 

[jimy2]

Thanks for the info mate also wondering if the bigger wheels could cause any damage ?

 

[jimy2]

Ok i also have another Q should i change my stock ring and pinion and upgrade them i mean i use the 4x4 mostly for going desert crossing and getting about .Also What are the advantages of upgrading the ring and pinion ?

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

That will depend. With bigger tires, you'll lose some power both on road and off road, just the nature of pushing bigger tires.

Try it out with the stock gearing, and if the truck struggles at all on or off road, then new gears may get you some of that back.

 

[jimy2]

Ok thanks again for the quick reply . What about bigger wheels as in the alloys I'm thinking of 16x10 could they damage anything

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

You might want to check the backspacing of the new wheels compared to stock as incorrect backspacing can possibly cause the rim to rub on tie rod ends, and tire rub on spots on fender walls & wheel wells when the suspension flexes. The wheel well and fender rub may happen anyways with the larger tires.

 

[jimy2]

Yup checked all that and theres enough clearance for the rods the wheels are offset have around 0.5 to 1 inch of space btwn the wheeland the rod . So do u think that the wider wheels could put any strain on the cars wheel bearings or diff or gear box

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

I think you'll be fine, many folks run wider wheels on their cruisers with no problem on trucks that are 15, 20, 30 years old.

 

[jimy2]

Thanks for the info mate guess ill just go with it

 

[cicak]

Are you upgrading or changing the ratios?

I see no advantages in upgrading - broken diffs usually happen when driving very badly or overpowering (mods beyond the normal) - I have done both one diff for each method above and seen many with a combination of both from the one driver.

changing ratio's only needed if you change to very large tires >36"s which toyota DIFFS generally do not like

I would stick with what you have.

I am running 35" sneakers on 3 vehicles with no real issues for past 7 years all running stock diffs and axles.

However the issue of wider rims mmmmmm interesting.

My sneakers 35" XT's weigh in at 45 kg on the rim. I do believe this contributes in the long run to bearing failure due to the extra weight and the mud and the water here there maybe a few other conrtributing factors which allows water and mud in past the seals (not using torque wrench and correct beARING PESSURES AND HAMMERING IN THE BEARINGS ETC)

Normal increases to 33" etc I do not think it will change the load much unless you go extreme offsets which means more inspections on the bearings.

 

[jimy2]

Thanks for the info mate like i was thinking the standard factory steel wheels are actually heavier than the ones i want to put on . Just wondering is it the increased angel of the offset that can cause the bearing to bend more there for damaging them?

Thanks for the advise though mate

 

[jimy2]

Oh yeah by the do u guys know if i can get a short shifter for my gear box i mean i feels like for ever when i change gears the travel distance is just to far and I'm needing to get something shorter?

 

[jimy2]

Ok was look at the wheels today looking for the offset is the markings that say TE: -25?

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

If my math is correct, a 10" wide wheel with a -25 offset should be a 4.5" backspace. That should be about right for that generation of cruiser.

The slightly wider and larger wheel will put a little more pressure on the spindle and bearings, but as cicak said, until you get to really big or wide wheels and tires the bearings should do fine.

 

[cicak]

Oh yeah by the do u guys know if i can get a short shifter for my gear box i mean i feels like for ever when i change gears the travel distance is just to far and I'm needing to get something shorter?

haha get used to it no point in making it shorter just learn to be patient and move your arm faster grasshopper hahaha wax on wax off wax on wax off.

 

[cicak]

Ok thanks again for the quick reply . What about bigger wheels as in the alloys I'm thinking of 16x10 could they damage anything

16"*10" and what is the sized tire? many of us running 33's on 16 inch rims 8 or 10 inch wide. No issue especially with alloy rims.

just check your bearings more often and make sure the bearing maintenance schedule is followed.