1.25 vs 1.50 spacers on stock TE wheels

[NSW550]

I am going to order spacers (purely for aesthetics) and eventually a 2.5-3" lift down the road. Some websites sell 1.25+ spacers for our 5th gen 4runners, like 1.5 and 2.0. I notice majority of members use 1.25 spacers with a stock 17" wheel.
For a stock TE, is there any wrong with the 1.50 or even 2.0 spacer?

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[Intruder]

The wider you go the more cutting you'll have to do, especially if you go to 285s. A 1.25" spacer on the stock wheels will push your tires out past the fenders a tiny bit, so the wider ones will go even further out. Up here your mud flaps have to cover the width of your tires, so more than 1.25" would require aftermarket flaps as well to stay legal. Keep in mind that the wider you go, the more stress you'll be putting on your wheel bearings too and those aren't cheap to replace.

 

[jam46283]

The wider you go the more cutting you'll have to do, especially if you go to 285s. A 1.25" spacer on the stock wheels will push your tires out past the fenders a tiny bit, so the wider ones will go even further out. Up here your mud flaps have to cover the width of your tires, so more than 1.25" would require aftermarket flaps as well to stay legal. Keep in mind that the wider you go, the more stress you'll be putting on your wheel bearings too and those aren't cheap to replace.

Think I read that you have the 1.25" spacers correct? Was wondering if you lose any wheel travel if you have a lifted truck with ext. travel components. Really like the look of them and can't find any wheels I like better than stock but don't want to install something that will inhibit performance. Thanks for your time!

 

[Intruder]

Think I read that you have the 1.25" spacers correct? Was wondering if you lose any wheel travel if you have a lifted truck with ext. travel components. Really like the look of them and can't find any wheels I like better than stock but don't want to install something that will inhibit performance. Thanks for your time!

I don't lose any wheel travel. With 285s the bump stops still keep the tires from hitting fender trim. I'm pretty sure if I went up to a 305 I'd need to look into aftermarket bump stops like harper7 did.

 

[TOY2G]

I am going to order spacers (purely for aesthetics) and eventually a 2.5-3" lift down the road. Some websites sell 1.25+ spacers for our 5th gen 4runners, like 1.5 and 2.0. I notice majority of members use 1.25 spacers with a stock 17" wheel.
For a stock TE, is there any wrong with the 1.50 or even 2.0 spacer?

Metal Tech 4x4 Toyota Off Road Specialists

Your TE wheels will allow you to run 285s without spacers.

Are you under the impression you need spacers, or are saying you really want to hurt your wheel bearings, scrub radius and your turning radius just to make your truck look wider?

Are you going for this ultra cool 90s look?

its not worth the risk IMO, I only say something in case you did not know.

 

[jam46283]

I don't lose any wheel travel. With 285s the bump stops still keep the tires from hitting fender trim. I'm pretty sure if I went up to a 305 I'd need to look into aftermarket bump stops like harper7 did.

Thanks for the info!

Your TE wheels will allow you to run 285s without spacers.



Are you going for this ultra cool 90s look?

That looks kind of like those arctic truck tacomas that are awesome haha.

But fwiw I think 1.25" will actually give it the same width as a 8.75" wheel (someone can correct if I'm wrong) and many aftermarket wheels are 9" wide so from my understanding it would actually be a little more tucked than putting a 285 on a 9" wide wheel, which seems like a popular look around here. Either way I'm sure it will look good

 

[1engineer]

But fwiw I think 1.25" will actually give it the same width as a 8.75" wheel (someone can correct if I'm wrong) and many aftermarket wheels are 9" wide so from my understanding it would actually be a little more tucked than putting a 285 on a 9" wide wheel, which seems like a popular look around here. Either way I'm sure it will look good

No. It all depends on what the new wheel's backspace and offset is.

 

[bjjblue]

Thanks for the info!






That looks kind of like those arctic truck tacomas that are awesome haha.

But fwiw I think 1.25" will actually give it the same width as a 8.75" wheel (someone can correct if I'm wrong) and many aftermarket wheels are 9" wide so from my understanding it would actually be a little more tucked than putting a 285 on a 9" wide wheel, which seems like a popular look around here. Either way I'm sure it will look good

I'm with ya, spacers or an offset wheel, same difference. I'm getting the 1.25 on mine soon, i don't like the "fat girl with skinny legs" stance. Spacers should provide an extra measure of stability also.

 

[TOY2G]

Thanks for the info!






That looks kind of like those arctic truck tacomas that are awesome haha.

But fwiw I think 1.25" will actually give it the same width as a 8.75" wheel (someone can correct if I'm wrong) and many aftermarket wheels are 9" wide so from my understanding it would actually be a little more tucked than putting a 285 on a 9" wide wheel, which seems like a popular look around here. Either way I'm sure it will look good

I'm with ya, spacers or an offset wheel, same difference. I'm getting the 1.25 on mine soon, i don't like the "fat girl with skinny legs" stance. Spacers should provide an extra measure of stability also.

I was just trying to be informative, and a wider and more offset wheel is not the same thing as a spacer, you are increasing mechanical leverage on your hub and studs with a spacer by moving the wheel mounting surface further out, not to mention widening your scrub radius.

a wheel will increase you track width and if the offset is enough it can increase leverage on your bearings and studs, but at least with a wheel the wheel mounting surface remains where it was intended to be.

this is along running argument and there is no need for me to bother you with the details, I just wanted to let you know in case you did not know that wheel spacers should be avoided where possible. I know people who have been running them for a long time and had little or no problem, but if you are going to run them it should be a last resort. if you want wider, take a look at a long travel kit, it will give you 1.5-3 inches per side more track width.

 

[Bicepus Maximus]

Just ordered some Spidertrax spacers myself. Gonna keep my stock wheels.

Completely agree that the truck looks weird with the wheels tucked in the way they are. This is strictly for looks.

Of the three options, I gotta say, long travel has to be the least popular solely based on cost. Given an unlimited budget, I would certainly choose it. But for now, let's begin with the most cost-effective solution.

1. Spacers ~ $200
2. Wheels with larger offset ~ $800 and up (can't get wheels cheaper than that in Canada)
3. LT setup ~ $5,000

 

[bjjblue]

I was just trying to be informative, and a wider and more offset wheel is not the same thing as a spacer, you are increasing mechanical leverage on your hub and studs with a spacer by moving the wheel mounting surface further out, not to mention widening your scrub radius.

a wheel will increase you track width and if the offset is enough it can increase leverage on your bearings and studs, but at least with a wheel the wheel mounting surface remains where it was intended to be.

this is along running argument and there is no need for me to bother you with the details, I just wanted to let you know in case you did not know that wheel spacers should be avoided where possible. I know people who have been running them for a long time and had little or no problem, but if you are going to run them it should be a last resort. if you want wider, take a look at a long travel kit, it will give you 1.5-3 inches per side more track width.

Thanks bro, makes sense. For how i use mine i should be ok. 4runners are over-engineered like crazy, and i had spacers on my 2000 Tundra and never had issues in 215,000 miles. If i go aftermarket on rims i will avoid getting spacers by getting the proper offset to give the stance i want.

 

[YellowRaven]

Just ordered some Spidertrax spacers myself. Gonna keep my stock wheels.

Completely agree that the truck looks weird with the wheels tucked in the way they are. This is strictly for looks.

Of the three options, I gotta say, long travel has to be the least popular solely based on cost. Given an unlimited budget, I would certainly choose it. But for now, let's begin with the most cost-effective solution.

1. Spacers ~ $200
2. Wheels with larger offset ~ $800 and up (can't get wheels cheaper than that in Canada)
3. LT setup ~ $5,000

I was thinking of going wider also on my 2016 TEP maybe a 17X9 wheel or the less expensive option of 1.25" spacers

with your experience of the 1.25" Spidertrax , how have they been ? any issues pros cons ? and when mounted do you have to shave down the original studs ?

kind regards

 

[Kashoggio]

The guy hasn’t ’t been on in 4 years so you might be waiting for a while for his response dude. Spider trax spacers are fantastic, no issues running them and no problem with the studs. If you do please make sure you torque them to the right specs and check after a few hundred miles.