Hey everyone, I have been on and off this forum for quite a while and have received great tips, help, etc. So here is my situation. I have a 2000 4Runner that is supercharged with the fuel upgrades, 2inch body lift and about 2.5 or 3 inch OME suspension lift. I love the look of the Tundra wheels so about two years ago I bought a used set on Ebay. These are 17inch wheels as opposed to the stock 16s and I am running 295 Nittos with no rubbing issues. Love the Nittos by the way!

My problem is that in order to use these wheels I needed to add spacers (I think I bought 1.25inch) because of the difference in back spacing. Ever since then, I have gotten wheel shake - mostly at highway speeds that might be there at 60mph but completely go away at 65 or 70. I have rebalanced and rotated many times. I even removed and reinstalled the spacers using a torque wrench to the recommended torque but the problem will not go away. I am almost positive it's the spacers causing my issue. I love everything about my truck except for the shake. Front end parts have been ruled out.

I'm just looking for your thoughts, opinions, suggestions, etc. Should I buy new wheels with the right back spacing or go back to the 16s and 285s without the spacers. I just don't know. By the way, what is the stock back spacing on the 2000 4Runner SR5 16s? How about the Tundra wheels - like a 2003 or so? Like I said, I think the wheels look fantastic on the truck but if I could improve the ride it would be great.

Thanks in advance,

Rob Primavera

 

What kind of spacers did you get? Are they hub centric like the ones on this site?

http://www.allprooffroad.com/toyspacers

 

Yes, they are absolutely hub centric.

 

i have some tundra wheels on my 4runner too and i get the shake at 60-70mph too but i dont have spacers? i've been trying to figure out what the problem is too. you're right, they do look nice with them on, but i might just go back to the stock 16's if no one knows the answer to this shake. i really cant stand the shake either. subscribing to this thread.

 

will a bad/worn over aged cv axle be the problem? i remember i my old little honda civic, it used to do this even after new rotors and pads and shocks. found out that the axle was just old and needed a new one cause the bearings were just old. there was no rips but after taking them out, there was some play in em.???????? but i dont know if this sympton applies to toyotas?

 

anyone ever figure out the issue? i got some tundra wheels as well on my 97 4runner and getting very mild vibration at 60mph, no spacers on my wheels either..

 

First things first, check the front suspension and steering components, primarily the tie rods and tie rod ends.

If you are certain the spacers are the issue, get them on a tire balancer and balance them. But instead of adding weight to the light side, as you'd do on a wheel, you'll be drilling a small hole in the heavy side to lighten it.
I ended up doing this to my spidertrax spacers and they're good to go!

Also, you may want to look into poly steering rack bushings to tighten up the wheel a little bit.