slyang1012

got new tires about two months already.. its rubbing againse frame and upper control arm-only at full turn. u guys think i should get wheel spacers or just not turn fully? ..well these are the ones i found:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW
im also aware that marlin has them also, but are they the same? i have heard that they are dangerous.... what do u guys think?

tms2u

Dont do spacers, your wheel bearings will thank you by lasting much longer. Sounds like you need different wheels with less backspacing. Of course, instead of rubbing at the frame and UCA, you'll then likely rub at the pinch weld

slyang1012

if i get different wheels.. wouldnt my tires still rub?

calrockx

not if they have less backspacing. then the tires would be set further out from the truck .

calrockx

i thought about wheel spacers too for when i get 35"s, but i decided it'll be better to get different wheels and trim a bit.

slyang1012

Thank you guys.. now i have to do a search for backspacing....

NY T100

On my 1997 T100 I used some Eagle 589 15"x8" wheels with 3.75" backspacing. With a 4" lift the stock wheels would not fit as the steering knuckle is larger. I'm not sure if this would help with the Tundra. The Eagle wheels are relatively inexpensive at around $95 per wheel.

jimbo74

if you have one of the upgrade packages that has alloy rims on the newer trucks with say a 16" rim, you cant just put any 15" rim on it, it might not clear the brake caliper...

jim65wagon

Help me out here, If you put spacers on a stock rim it pushes the wheel out that much. How is that any different than buying a rim with a different backspacing which also pushes the wheel out farther. As an example: Say the stock BS is 4-3/4 inches, what's the diff between putting a 1" spacer on, or buying a rim with 3-3/4 inch BS? I can't see how your bearings would know (or care) how you chose to move your wheel out.

slyang1012

Good question.. by the way.. getting wheel spacers are much cheaper than getting new wheels! =) cant wait to see the answers for this one!

tms2u

Your right- with more BS you do add stress to the wheel bearings. But, the center of gravity of the tire/wheel combo is different with the 2 set ups. With the spacer the CG will sit further out from the vehicle and thus put additional stress on the wheel bearings. Having said that tho, there wont be a HUGE differenece between the two, but you should run with the least amount of stress possible. Using a spacer wont kill your rig immediately, but it will very likely shorten the life span of the wheel bearings. If you are a mall runner, probably wont be a big difference. Go do some romping around on the rocks or in the dirt and you'll find out soon enuff.

Also, with the spacers, there are 12 additional lug nuts which could come loose

slyang1012

i heard there are two different spacers.. on is sliders and the other bolt on.. is this true?.. and how easily or what are the chances of the lug nuts getting loose?- should i get two pairs for front and back or just one pair for the front that rubs?