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hiloracerboy84 · 09-10-2005, 12:33 AM

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ebelen1 · 09-10-2005, 07:19 AM

Nice lookin' trucks. My question (as I am new to trucks) is this: when the wheel is deep (probably 10" or more) and sticks out from the body, is this just backspacing? From the side view, I think it makes the truck look very aggressive but the pics from the front of the truck make the setup look a little weird for me. I've always liked wide wheels but prefer the more "tucked" look.

ebelen1 · 09-10-2005, 07:19 AM

BTW, the lambo doors on the Taco are hella cool...

hiloracerboy84 · 09-10-2005, 07:22 PM

well, wheel depth has some role in making the tires stick out, but it is also done by backspacing. theres lots of articles on this forum about wheels and what width, backspacing and offset are. if you like that tucked look, but also want to run wide rims, depending on your application i dont know if itll be possible. i know with 4runners and tacomas, since youll need to clear the upper a-arms, youll need a rim with ABOUT 4.5" of backspacing or LESS to not have rubbing issues, or you could also replace the a-arms. keep in mind though, with less and less backspacing, you put more stress on your drivetrain/suspension components.

EWAYota · 09-10-2005, 07:53 PM

That just looks dorky to me

Keggo · 09-10-2005, 07:56 PM

I'm not a big fan of the wheels sticking really far out either... Maybe if they had some big fender flares, or something... Not too big on the lambo doors either... Form over function.

One More Time · 09-10-2005, 08:00 PM

I'm beginning to see a theme with all the Hawaiian trucks that I have seen...

EWAYota · 09-10-2005, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92' 4Runner SR5

I'm beginning to see a theme with all the Hawaiian trucks that I have seen...

Lifted 2wd Trucks/Runner's with way to wide tires

Stegall984R · 09-11-2005, 12:21 PM

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4runamok · 09-11-2005, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiloracerboy84

keep in mind though, with less and less backspacing, you put more stress on your drivetrain/suspension components.

So whats the logic behind this then? Looks? Because it fails there too. To sacrifice safety and functionality for aesthetics its pretty damn ridiculous.

phorunninduke · 09-11-2005, 01:05 PM

Basically, they suck.

Pointless and Ugly.

Maybe it works better on sand and cruzing the beach? I will accept that if it is true.

hiloracerboy84 · 09-11-2005, 01:07 PM

yep. ask the other guys from hawaii on this forum. I'd say 90% of trucks in hawaii that have been modified never see anything but asphalt and concrete.

EWAYota · 09-11-2005, 01:09 PM

i guess when you live on a island, theres only so much you can spend your money on.

dwh91102 · 09-11-2005, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EWAYota

i guess when you live on a island, theres only so much you can spend your money on.

go there sometime it's not hard to spend $$$$$ money there.

kyle_22r · 09-11-2005, 05:14 PM

not to mention that you'll be coughing up a load of money on wheel bearings with that much backspacing...

09-10-2005, 07:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,597	That just looks dorky to me __________________ DJ 1994 Pickup 22RE, Engnbldr 261 cam, 5 speed. Tires that go around and around... Preping for SAS...... Originally Posted By Fustercluck "Proof that Gangus did not spontaneously generate....he has relatives." Originally Posted By Tacoclimber "My two year old better get a job, soon..." Reply Posted By Oly884 "I hear coal mining is a great career." Myspace

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Keggo Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1,831	I'm not a big fan of the wheels sticking really far out either... Maybe if they had some big fender flares, or something... Not too big on the lambo doors either... Form over function. __________________ - Kevin E. G. SOLD!!! '91 4Runner SR5 V6 5spd: CLICK!! FOR SALE NOW! Proud dad of Kai E. G.!

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EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,597	i guess when you live on a island, theres only so much you can spend your money on. __________________ DJ 1994 Pickup 22RE, Engnbldr 261 cam, 5 speed. Tires that go around and around... Preping for SAS...... Originally Posted By Fustercluck "Proof that Gangus did not spontaneously generate....he has relatives." Originally Posted By Tacoclimber "My two year old better get a job, soon..." Reply Posted By Oly884 "I hear coal mining is a great career." Myspace

09-11-2005, 05:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	not to mention that you'll be coughing up a load of money on wheel bearings with that much backspacing... __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

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09-10-2005, 07:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
ebelen1 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 1,964	Nice lookin' trucks. My question (as I am new to trucks) is this: when the wheel is deep (probably 10" or more) and sticks out from the body, is this just backspacing? From the side view, I think it makes the truck look very aggressive but the pics from the front of the truck make the setup look a little weird for me. I've always liked wide wheels but prefer the more "tucked" look.

09-10-2005, 07:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
ebelen1 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 1,964	BTW, the lambo doors on the Taco are hella cool...

09-10-2005, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
hiloracerboy84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 356	well, wheel depth has some role in making the tires stick out, but it is also done by backspacing. theres lots of articles on this forum about wheels and what width, backspacing and offset are. if you like that tucked look, but also want to run wide rims, depending on your application i dont know if itll be possible. i know with 4runners and tacomas, since youll need to clear the upper a-arms, youll need a rim with ABOUT 4.5" of backspacing or LESS to not have rubbing issues, or you could also replace the a-arms. keep in mind though, with less and less backspacing, you put more stress on your drivetrain/suspension components.

09-10-2005, 08:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
One More Time Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 1,080	I'm beginning to see a theme with all the Hawaiian trucks that I have seen...

09-11-2005, 12:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Stegall984R Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: OmG, Hi2U !!! .... DANG, my chic's got some SEXY eyes.... among other things. WOOT WOOT !! Posts: 720	Ricers ! RICE RICE RICE !!!!!!! YUUMMMM YUM i LOVE some rice !!!!

09-11-2005, 01:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
phorunninduke Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Intercourse, PA Posts: 1,479	Basically, they suck. Pointless and Ugly. Maybe it works better on sand and cruzing the beach? I will accept that if it is true.

09-11-2005, 01:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
hiloracerboy84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 356	yep. ask the other guys from hawaii on this forum. I'd say 90% of trucks in hawaii that have been modified never see anything but asphalt and concrete.

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