Which Wheels????
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Which Wheels????
I'm installing a set of 285/75R16's on my 4runner this month. I was gonna mount them to my stock 16x7 5 spoke limited wheels, but I'm thinking about picking up a set of Cragar soft blacks. I know I need a 16" wheel, but should I stick with the 16x7 or would a 16x8 fit these tires better? Also, what backspacing and bolt pattern do I need to get? Here is the link to the wheels. Thanks!
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294793322
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294793322
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Don't know a whole lot about what spacing to use, but I am sure you could search and find it. With that big of a tire you definately want to get a 16x8. It will give you a better look, as well as extent tire life since you can put a more even pattern on the ground. My brother bought Crager black steel wheels from Jegs.com. Spent $36 a wheel plus center caps, he hs had them for two years and they still look brand new. Jegs.com also has free shipping!
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I have a 99 Highlander with OME Spirngs and shocks all around which is supposed to give you a 2" lift. I ordered 305/70 R16's on 16x8 wheels with BFG M/Ts. I had to send them back because they rubbed big time on the rear of the front fender wells. I have been struggling with finding the right combination of wheels and tires for this truck. I like the look of wider tires and enjoy the greater floatation on the sand. I ahve seen alot of 285/75 R16's on the stock wheels but most tire guys tell me that they will not fit.
I can tell you for sure that the 305/70's will not fit without some significant lifting. I was looking for confirmation from someone that the 285/75's will fit and what tires you guys recommend. I had great luck with Kumho M/Ts on my old 4Runner ('94 V6) until I flipped it off a bridge into a creek. You cannot get those tires anymore those.
Size and brand/model input welcome.
I can tell you for sure that the 305/70's will not fit without some significant lifting. I was looking for confirmation from someone that the 285/75's will fit and what tires you guys recommend. I had great luck with Kumho M/Ts on my old 4Runner ('94 V6) until I flipped it off a bridge into a creek. You cannot get those tires anymore those.
Size and brand/model input welcome.
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Alright....I went with some black pro comp extreme rock crawler steelies, series 97...16x8 with 4" of backspacing. I just test fit them, they are about a 1/4" away from the calipers, but no rubbing so I guess I'm good. I might do a bit of grinding just to be safe.
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