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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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hi i have a 1991 4runner with stock rims and 31x10.50 and i was wondering if i could fit 33x 12.50 on the stock rims
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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7 views and nothin yet some one got to know this
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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To run the wider 12.5's there is a bit more trimming involved and you may need wheel spacers, not to mention a larger footprint which will be harder on the stock IFS and steering components. I've got the small OME lift and I'm gonna run the 33x10.5 BFG's MT.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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i have heard of guys putting 33x1250s on a 15x7 stock rim but the tire stores will advice you to run a 15x8 rim instead
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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i had 33x12.5x15's on 15x8 rims with 4" backspacing and on a stock setup it rubbed in the front, i'd get new rims and bj spacers if you want to run them
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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its because im goin to have them on for a bit them im goin after a 3 to 4in ome suspention lift
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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Usually the rule of thumb is 4" more or less than the width of the rim. FYI, you may want to do a search before asking simpler questions like these. There are litterally thousands of posts to this question, and members get pretty tired of seeing the same question. It's just what I have read.

If you do the OME lift, you should have no rubbing problems.

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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check out 33X10.50
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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You can fit that tire on that rim, may have to look around for a shop that will do that for you, as it is pushing things a bit. You'll also have some trouble finding a compromise on tire pressure to get even wear as the center fo the tread will want to bulge outwards and wear faster. And yes, a 33x10.50 will be a better fit on the stock rim and will be easier to fit under the truck (less trimming or loft required).
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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like all also be buying some rims as well mainly all i want to know is if if i hade a 15x8 rim could i fit 33x12.50 on the truck cause i heard before that u can
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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like all also be buying some rims as well mainly all i want to know is if if i hade a 15x8 rim could i fit 33x12.50 on the truck cause i heard before that u can
go with 15x8 with 3.75-4" backspace and you should have no problems
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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what is this backspace thing u guys keep on talkin about
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 4runnerguy
what is this backspace thing u guys keep on talkin about
Backspacing explained:
http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/Tires.shtml#WHEELS

Stock on IFS wheels is ~4.75"

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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now i know what u talkin about
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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are wheel spacer any good for the truck\
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 4runnerguy
hi i have a 1991 4runner with stock rims and 31x10.50 and i was wondering if i could fit 33x 12.50 on the stock rims
dude, seriously...get a job.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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well i do need one lol im broke
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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Well, I would hold off doing this size of tire if you dont have a good flow of money comming
When you do it, you will want to lift to get rid of the rubbing that you will have. And then you will want to re-gear to regain the lost power from that size meats.

go with a 33x10.50 - if you really want the wide tire, you will need some lift to get away with minor trimming. A small suspension or body lift should help.

Im running 33x12.50" on a 15x8.5" rim with 3.5" backspacing, I rub pretty good with a 3" body lift.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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i dont have to regear i have 4.56 gears on my truck so im goo for that
and for the lift all get 3 to 4 inch suspention and 2 inch body
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 4runnerguy
i dont have to regear i have 4.56 gears on my truck so im goo for that
and for the lift all get 3 to 4 inch suspention and 2 inch body
With that much lift, you should be able to fit 36's to 37's with minimal to zero rubbing. With 33's, it would look goofy.
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