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1.25" vs 1.5" vs 2" Wheel Spacers
Wheels spacers are next up on my list, but I can't decide on which size to get.
I know that Spidertrax only makes 1.25", but All-Pro makes all three sizes.
Right now I'm running 265/70/17 on Tundra rims. When I turn the wheels the tire is fairly close to my Limited flares.
Will any of these sizes cause rubbing?
Which of the three sizes will bring the tires closest to the Limited flares?
Pictures would also be helpful.
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09-16-2011, 10:21 PM
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What is the backspacing on those wheels?
I'm running stock 4runner 5 spoke wheels and Spidertrax spacers with 265/75-16 (close to the same size tire). My tires rub a little, after adding the spacers, while turning even when flexing. They do rub slightly on the top of the fender flare at full flex. the stock wheels have a BS of ~4.65" minus the 1.25" spacer I have an effective BS of 3.4"
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09-16-2011, 10:26 PM
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Im pretty sure i have the spidertrax 1.25 and my 315's stick out a couple of inches past the limited fender flares and just barely rub the frame under full lock.
Also, make sure you buy hubcentric spacers or it will vibrate.
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09-17-2011, 02:05 AM
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What is the backspacing on those wheels?
I'm running stock 4runner 5 spoke wheels and Spidertrax spacers with 265/75-16 (close to the same size tire). My tires rub a little, after adding the spacers, while turning even when flexing. They do rub slightly on the top of the fender flare at full flex. the stock wheels have a BS of ~4.65" minus the 1.25" spacer I have an effective BS of 3.4"
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They are 4.5" backspacing.
240- Those tires are a solid 2" wider than mine. So I guess 1.5" or 2" is the way to go.
The reason I was curious about 2" is because I haven't heard of anyone using those. That's a pretty big spacer.
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They are 4.5" backspacing.
240- Those tires are a solid 2" wider than mine. So I guess 1.5" or 2" is the way to go.
The reason I was curious about 2" is because I haven't heard of anyone using those. That's a pretty big spacer.
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I wouldn't want a 2" spacer. I have the 1.25" AllPro's, and I think it is about perfect. I'll try to snag some pics for you.
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I have 265/75 **** Cepeks on TRD wheels, not sure how much BS they have. I haven't put my front spacers on yet. If I had to do it again I probably would have done 1.5" in back and 1.25" in front, but that quarter inch doesn't really matter. Anyways, here are a few pictures:
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Fact: The rear axle is ~1/2" narrower than the front track.
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Fact: The rear axle is ~1/2" narrower than the front track.
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Wish I had known that before I bought mine. Again, the quarter inch isn't really a big deal to me, but I think it would look better.
Is there a reason it is narrower?
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09-17-2011, 12:56 PM
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You will still rub the pinch weld.
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I wouldn't want a 2" spacer. I have the 1.25" AllPro's, and I think it is about perfect. I'll try to snag some pics for you.
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Yeah. The 2" sounds a little extreme.
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Thanks for the pictures. They are helpful. Looks like those tires are pretty flush. I could probably go up to 1.5", but I don't like the look if the tires stick out too far.
I think those rims are either 4.5" or 4.8" backspacing.
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Fact: The rear axle is ~1/2" narrower than the front track.
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Good to know. I wonder if it's a good idea to get a 1/2" smaller for the fronts to even things out or if they need the 1/2" difference.
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You will still rub the pinch weld.
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Even if I don't rub now?
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The rear is a total of 1/2" narrower so you would want spacers that are each a 1/4" thicker. I would have done 1.5" in back and 1.25" in front if ST sold 1.5s.
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Quote:
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The rear is a total of 1/2" narrower so you would want spacers that are each a 1/4" thicker. I would have done 1.5" in back and 1.25" in front if ST sold 1.5s.
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Good call.
What's the reasoning behind making the rear 0.5" narrower?
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Even if I don't rub now?
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Yep. I just added some 1.25" spacers I had in my garage, and I am rubbing on the pnch weld now. I was not rubbing beforehand. And I am running 2" of lift up front.
I guess I need to start doing some cutting.... 
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Whoa! Talking about 1.5-2inch! 1.25 is the max you guys should run, depending on the wheel offset. Eg: Stock wheels + 1.25 spacers are plenty good. You start going bigger spacer, you're looking at wheel bearing replacement much much sooner and more often. Especially if you guys wheel your trucks! I'm running Sequoia 17 inch wheels with the All-Pro 1.25 spacers, it see's a lot of wheeling and touring duty. I've replaced both front wheel bearings this past june.
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Yep. I just added some 1.25" spacers I had in my garage, and I am rubbing on the pnch weld now. I was not rubbing beforehand. And I am running 2" of lift up front.
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Dang. I hope it's not too bad. Not a big fan of trimming.
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Whoa! Talking about 1.5-2inch! 1.25 is the max you guys should run, depending on the wheel offset. Eg: Stock wheels + 1.25 spacers are plenty good. You start going bigger spacer, you're looking at wheel bearing replacement much much sooner and more often. Especially if you guys wheel your trucks! I'm running Sequoia 17 inch wheels with the All-Pro 1.25 spacers, it see's a lot of wheeling and touring duty. I've replaced both front wheel bearings this past june.
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I have the Sequoia's too. Is yours a Limited? I really want my tires flush with the flares.
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