traxxi2003

Ok I finally got a set of Blackrock 15x8 3.75 backspace wheels for my 1997 4Runner SR5 2WD. But the wheels are rubbing against the calipers and wont fit. I know I can use wheel spacers, but I'm afraid that with the back spacing of these wheels and the 1.5" Spidertrax spacers the wheels and tires will stick too far out of the wheel well and won't look good. Has anyone install similar wheels and spacer combination? Can someone post some pictures? Will it look good? I could get another wheels, but I really like these and already got new tires for them.

wifes4now

i use 1/4" spacers and et style lug nuts

cpizzle42

Wheel spacers are a terrible idea.

cpizzle42

I grinded my caliper down to make steel 15's fit. That was 20K miles ago with no problems.

traxxi2003

Hey cpizzle42, what truck do you have? I thought about grinding the calipers but I'm afraid it wont be enough. I don’t want to over do it

rocket

iTrader: (1)

Use 1/4" spacers...
http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/4runn...lackalloys.htm

traxxi2003

Today, I tried to test fit the wheel using 1/2 spacer and still rub. The wheel won't even sit flush againts the wheel hub. Do you think the Spidertrax 1.25" spacers is my only solution here? Different wheels are not an option, since I already got new tires for them.

guitarplayer360

i think you are referring to the spidertrax adapters. theres a difference between spacers and adapters, but sometimes people use them interchangeably. I have the Spidertrax adapters, and they work great. kind of pricey, though...

mt_goat

Just a few things to consider. Do you have any local or state laws about having the wheels sticking out from the fender? Also note you have less clearance for the tires the farther out you space the wheels (don't know what size tires you have).

swornstar24

I have the same problem i used 1 1/4 inch spacers i doesent look right with 10.5 wide tires so i shaved 1 mm off the caliper and now it looks sweet!!

kawasakimoto_7

alright so i know me saying this may cause some contraversy but dont ever ever ever use non bolt on spacers like the ones in the link that rocket posted i work for a tire company and i cant tell you how many times i have seen people coming in saying my wheel fell off. every time we tell them non bolt on spacers could have done that and almost every car that happens to that i see has those spacers on the rest of the wheels. and they cause vibrations from what ive been told. bolt ons are the way to go.

wifes4now

i have used that type of spacers on many of my rigs
the important part is to use the et style lugnuts so you get the proper amount of threads with the nuts, and keep them tight

the problem with the bolt on style spacers is there is no way make sure they are tight with out removing the wheel,
possibly breaking your studs

traxxi2003

Well I appreciate all of your inputs! But I'm glad to inform that today I was able to grind down my calipers a bit, and problem solve!! Will be posting pics soon!! Thanks Again!

rocket

iTrader: (1)

Yeah a lot of idiots that didn't use a torque wrench, never routinely checked for tightness, and used wrong lugs nuts.

rocket

iTrader: (1)

Please clarify...
You have 3.75" BS wheels and tried a 1/2" spacer but it still rubbed the caliper?
I think your way off on something there.
Do you have a link to the exact wheels or a model number?

guitarplayer360

exactly what I was thinking...3.75 should be plenty to clear his caliper.

You might want to take another look at your order. If your wheels (rims) are hitting your caliper with 3.75 BS, there is something wrong. That amount of bs should give you a ton of space.

traxxi2003

Rocket Thanks for your reply! First let me explain, My truck came with factory 16" wheels so I have the bigger brakes. The new wheels are the Blackrocks 942 Type D window 15x8 3.75BS. I ordered them from Savanna Jones, here is the link. (http://www.savannajones.com/products..._03XX_D_PG.htm)

I was able to grind the calipers enough to allow the wheel to clear the calipers completely. But initially the caliper would rub against the inner wheel to the point I could not get the wheel to go all the way in flush against the hub. I'll say, I had a little less than 1/4" space between
the hub and the wheel.

traxxi2003

Rocket here is a picture of the wheels:

Attachment 85419

wifes4now

the amount of backspacing has no affect on its hitting the brake cal.
its all in the design of the wheel center
the angle that it slopes away from bolting flange is what makes it hit or not

cpizzle42

Alright traxxis, dont use a wheel spacer, bolt on units, or the autozone crap that slides over stock lugs. Both are stupid, cars are designed to work with the wheel bolting to that surface. Go look around at any type of performance vechicle and see if they run wheel spacers, they dont, I know, I (the company I work for) builds off road race cars. Anyway the right thing to do is grind the caliper. I have been asked many times to post pictures of my calipers the way they are grinded down. I will do it soon.