Need wheel advice
 

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PCW-52-7983/

I used to run these with 31x10.5 tires and 1/4in washer spacers to clear the calipers. This caused some bad highway shaking. I have since sold them, as they were showing their age. I'm thinking about getting a new set and running them with 275/70 or 285/70/17. But instead running the wabfab 1in bolt on spacer. Im not too worried about the UCA clearance due to the use of a spacer. Anyone have experience with these spacers? Do the wheels stick out far? Opinions?

Another option for me would be the 17" sequoia rims running the same tire. Just having a hard time finding a set on craigslist or any other trusted websites. (Did he just put craigslist and trusted in the same sentence? YES) Where to find them...?

Thanks for the help, feel free to post any and all suggestions

Don't run a wheel that requires a spacer. Pretty easy decision as I see it.

I have had those wheels before and after dealing with a shake that progresively became worse, I found three of the wheels to be out of round. The manufacturer said my readings were "in spec" and that they should balance out, but noone could EVER get them to balance. I turned them into tool stands.

The sad response I was expecting. Good to know it wasn't just me with that problem. looks like ill have to find an alternative.

Wheel spacers are perfectly safe and work well. Sold hundreds of them and used them on personal vehicles dozens of times. Got some on my 95 4Runner 3.4 swap now as the 2WD hub cover wouldn't clear the center caps so put on a pair of 1.5" wheel spacers and all is well. I got a set of new Taco wheels and tires for $150 with less than 1k miles on them so wheel spacers were a much cheaper option. Plus I like the rims.

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Those wheels came out real nice on your 95. Ill have to keep an eye out for a set. So I can trust a properly installed spacer. Maybe the Cragar rims are poor quality. What kind of terrain did your wheels see Yodaforce? All highway or some offroad?

edit: I also like the idea of how you sell the 1in spacer that's bolt on over the washer spacers I used to run.

My wheels saw only light offroad. I had 31's and never really hit them hard on anything.

I have only ever used "spacers" in conjunction with longer studs. It made me feel better about thread count:)
I use wheel "adapters" to either swap to a diff bolt pattern or for clearance issues. I.E: I have an '02 Porsche I'm building and after building a wide body kit AND getting the rear wheels (19x13 Asanti with 355/25 Perellis) I determined I needed some more space behind the wheel between it and the suspension, and to get the wheel flush with the new quarters. I'm using a 2" billet adapter that bolts onto the car using the factory studs/bolts, and then attaching the wheel to a new set of studs in the adapter (instead of bolts).
Be aware of cheap adapters. Poor quality means the risk of cracking or breaking, especially when it is used off road.

Got real lucky and picked up this beautiful set of tundra 17s off craigslist for $170
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It really must be those rims. I thought I just had a bad set because I bought them used. But they went through the same occasional offroad.

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i believe i have those sized tires and rims in the yota with the tundra brake upgrade with no issue whatsoever.

So you do have wheel spacers? And what type?
Happy belated birthday haha

I used the 199mm tundra brake calipers and all i had to do was grind down the caliper till it clear the rim but i did not have to use wheel spacers....and thank you

i have the cragier soft 8's i have had them for 4 years but i have the baja claws on there so not relly to worried about or mabee i just cant feel any vib from them!:think:
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