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Offset & Backspace Just wanted to post some additional pics for those of you who are curious about how far out non-factory rims will stick out from the fenders. These are 265/70/17 Nitto TerraGrappler G2 tires on 17" x 9" AE Alloys 023 Series wheels. Offset is -5mm. Backspace is 4.75". These...

Check out my other post... http://www.toyota-4runner.org/2175288-post4076.html

Thanks for the positive feedback holytrails! Spent months trying to figure out what tires and wheels to go with and glad I went the AE Alloys and Nittos - an especially the ICON Stage I. Ride quality keeps getting better by the mile, tires are plenty quiet enough, the stance and track suit my...

ICON Stage I Just installed an ICON Stage I lift on my 05 Sports Edition 2WD - which just turned 48k on the odometer. The quality of the ICON components is impeccable and the ride quality is close to stock, but a bit 'stiffer' than stock. Steering response feels a bit 'lighter/looser' compared...

2005 T4R Lift, Wheel & Tire Project Finally completed the lift, wheel & tire project on my 2005 T4R Sport Edition and thought I'd share some before and after pics and details. My rig is not 4WD, don't really need it in Florida, so I didn't want the result to look too aggressive. Just...

Buy it! Price seems fair and condition looks great for its young age. As for V6 vs. V8 and RWD vs. 2WD... The V6 is surprisingly powerful with torque enough to make the V8 unnecessary for most 'normal' driving. Plus replacing the starter on the V8 is way more complicated and costly than the V6...

Nice rig! Thx 4 posting the pic! I assume the offset on your factory wheels is close to mine(+30mm). Are you running with or without spacers?

Thx Drunner97! I too have spent hours looking at build threads and photos trying to find the right fit and look I'm after. Not easy with so many options out there. Seems like the new school of thought is 265 and under, so that's the direction I'm leaning toward. Don't want to have to make too...

In my last post I made a comparison between 7.5" wide factory wheel with spacers and a 9" wheel with -12mm offset. That comparison was based on +12mm offset! My bad!!!

Still on the hunt for largest wheel/tire size option that'll fit my 2005 2WD 4R after installation of an ICON Stage I 3"/2" lift - without requiring cutting, trimming, or removal of mud flaps. Beginning to recognize that the ultimate option will not be a function purely of size, but of geometry...

Thanks for the insight! ICON standard travel coilovers. Was considering ICON tubular UCAs, but the dealer said they wouldn't necessary if I didn't need extended travel or if the lift in combination with the factory UCAs prevented getting front end alignment in spec. Also, don't have the $$$ to...

Howdy vain2765 - planning a similar lift/tire mod. Like the track and stance of your setup! What's the offset/backspacing on your 7089s? -6mm/4.75"? Any spacers used? Thx!

4th Gen Lift and Rubber Thanks ASR for the great summary. New member dialing in for the first time. I've had my 2005 4Runner Sport Edition since 2008 and and have been progressively growing tired of its profile concurrent with the progressive sagging of the front end. Anyone remember the...