Are there any Toyota OEM wheels with a 3.75" backspacing? I'm thinking about a Rough Country Suspension Lift Kit- about $800. They say you need to upgrade wheels ( for 33 x 12.50 tires ) with this backspacing. I was hoping I didn't have to extra expense of new wheels. Thanks.

 

33X12.5X15 on 15X8's 4" BS , yes they rub , but they look good

 

Hi how about 35s can this be done on just a 3" sup lift?

 

I just bought a set of 17 inch FJ wheels, and I need to get some tires. I currently have 31x10.50 R15 tires, so I've calculated that I need 265/65/17 or 265/70/17 tires to keep about the same diameter. I don't have any lift on the truck, so I think I need to keep the overall diameter about the same. I found a good deal on a set of 245/75/17's, but I don't know what will work the best without rubbing. I think these will be a little wider, but I also think the backspace on the FJ wheels is different. I think my stock rims are 7 inches wide, and I think the FJ wheels are 7.5. I'm getting confused with all the conversions. I figured someone on here with experience with these rims on gen 1 Tacomas could offer some advice.

 

265/70R17 is wider than 245/75R17

1st number is the width in MM
2nd number is the % of the 1st number = height * 70% of 265 is the height of tire
3rd number well you know is rim size

 

They can be done on no lift, just depends on how much cutting and hammering you want to do, but yes they should fit.

 

Im confident i could run 35x12.5s right now. Just havent found a good enough deal on em.

 

Hey all I was wandering if 31x10.50x15 would be too much for the Gimbles on my '89 4runner??

 

***EDIT*** I have these already on and was wandering if I continue with a new pair if it would be too much for the gimble joints to handle when in 4WD??

 

It will be fine on what ever the hell you're talking about haha

 

Lol well after looking up the correct terminology I guess I mean the Spider bearings and the universal joints.

 

Yeah. they should be just fine with 31s. ive been running 33x12.5s almost a year and havent had a single problem.

 

EDIT: dang there was another page, haha. Oh well, at least some of you guys know what a gimble joint is though now.


Some of these things came factory with 31 x 10.50's from the factory, your fine.

Oh and the joint your talking about is normally called a Universal or Cardon joint in vehicle world. I suppose in the industrial world you can call it a gimble joint though.

Gimble Joint


Cardon/Universal Joint THe joint all the way on the left is also called a Double Cardon or CV joint



Not to be confused with this CV joint which is a drive axle not a driveshaft like above.

 

Thanks for the extra information and quick replies! Yea it is about the only term I could think of at the moment lol.

 

Guys, will the wheels off a 2000 Tacoma fit ok on a 88 4Runner? I dont think it will be an issue at all just want to make sure they fit over the locking hubs ok?

thanks

Mark

 

I suppose I could search for hours on end and possibly piece together the answer to my question, but I chose to go the lazy route and just ask altogether. I have a 95 4x4 ext cab. I am purchasing a set of 2008 Tacoma 16x7 inch factory aluminum wheels to replace my 15x7 steelies. I plan to buy 265/75/16s from treadwright. I will be lifting my truck about 1.5" prior to this install. Am I going to need wheel spacers due to the difference in backspacing or will I be okay? Thanks for accomodating my late night laziness.

 

You'll need at least 6 inch wheel spacers.

And about 9 inches of lift to clear those.
And a v8 swap to move the truck.

 

Very funny. Seriously though, I figure I will need about 1 inch wheel spacers right?

 

Well the first thing you need to figure out is will it fit over your hubs.

And im not positive of the back spacing, but yes you could possibly need wheel spacers.

Put them on and see if it rubs is really the only way to know.

Letting it rub for a week or two wont hurt anything.

 

Gotcha. Thanks for the advice. I may just sell them and buy something else. I'm getting them super cheap so I can't get burned on the deal.