94Runner4x4

I have a 95 4runner and I'm going to put 33x12.50's on in 3 weeks. I have a 1" BL and 15x8 wheels with 4" backspacing. I have some front end rack because I lifted the rear end and haven't had time or money to get BJ Spacers yet. My question is how much rubbing will there be? I think tc might know but if I'm not mistaken he has 10.50's. I've searched a lot but I can only search so much because for some reason yotatech.com doesn't connect at my apartment so i can only use the school computers to get on. Thanks in advance for the replys.

AxleIke

It'll rub.

Pound the pinch weld flat. It'll still rub, but should only do it at full stuff.

Mine rubbed at full stuff, hence why I went to a narrower tire.

netwt12

You'd be better suited with 33x10.50x15. but if you don't mind cutting and pounding it can be done.

TOYOTA 1

ya they will rub not to bad, i had a set on my 86, i think they measure to be an actual 34"tire wich i thought was cool!

norcalsvx

they will rub i went with the 33x10.50

94Runner4x4

I was gonna do 10.50's but i can't find them anywhere and BFG is the only brand that carries them and they are back ordered or something. Will it just rub body or will it rub suspension? I'm more worried about it rubbing the Upper control arm more than anything. With the extra inch on the inner side of the tire it seems like i will have enough room from my measurements. I don't have a problem with cutting the valance and pounding the pinch weld. But if the control arm gets in the way theres not much i can do.

AxleIke

BFG is not the only brand that carries them. Interco for one, carries them. TC has a set that work well out here, but probably not so good for your area. His are a high traction environment tire. BUT, they would work.

PM him.

n16ht5

just weld on some bump stops spacers until you get more lift

shancerlelby

they will rub even with torsion lift. get some bj spacers. i ran 33 x 12.5 for afew days after clearancing the poop out of my inner fenders and front bumper etc. if all you drive is street and never go past half of your turning ability you might not rub.

AxleIke

Bj spacers and a torsion bar lift do the same thing. Neither one will fix the rubbing issues at full stuff. The tire ALWAYS ends up at the same place.

Bumpstop spacing or fender clearance are the only options without a bracket lift or hanging an axle.

ovrrdrive

With no lift in the front at all it's going to be almost undriveable unless you do some trimming and pounding. I put 32x11.50 on just about the same rim and had to crank the piss out of my tbars just to be able to drive it and still rubbed every time I hit a bump. I ended up doing a 3" bl later to stop the rubbing. With your 1" bl and a tire that's 1" bigger all the way around I would expect about the same rubbing that I had.

I'm not even sure a 1.5" bj spacer will stop it.

CenCalRunner

with a 1" BL you will rub a little but not too bad. I am running 33x12.5's with a 2" BL. I first ran them with no BL and stock suspension. This worked with minor rubbing after I trimmed the underside of the rear of the fender well and pounded the pinch weld in. It can be done.

94Runner4x4

thanks for the replies! I've decided to go for the 12.50's. I looked up the Dunlops and they are discontinuing them. The difference of opinion by a lot of you scares me but I don't have a problem pounding and cutting and I will be getting BJ spacers by schools end in early May just have to find the time to do it. I might even go with a 1/4" wheel spacers just to give myself even more room. I'll post up when I get the tires on and after I trim.

AxleIke

Whoa. Slow down there hoss. You need to read a little more.

1/4" wheel spacers will make your rubbing A LOT worse. The FARTHER out you go from the truck, the MORE you rub on the firewall.

With a second gen, you will only get frame rubbage with a 12.50 on a stock rim. So, not to worry there. You want to keep these in close to the truck.

If you're okay with cutting, you'll be fine. Just cut the pinchweld, pound it back, and reweld it. Cover with seam sealer, and undercoating. You'll have to move the ECU if you do that, but it fits nicely in the glovebox.

Otherwise, pound the pinchweld, and deal with the rubbing at full stuff.

Again, BJ spacers won't help with rubbing at full stuff. Only on the street when you are not flexing.

Anyone who tells you otherwise is wrong.

TOYOTA 1

agreed!

TOYOTA 1

heres a pic of my 91 with a 3" bl and 35's they didnt rub on the street. but would rub on the trail with tires turned bout 3/4 way!