AR Mainline 893's for 2000 4Runner?

[jd31]

First post here. Been lurking for a while searching for inspiration on a new set of wheels and tires for my 2000 4Runner. I can get a decent deal on a set of American Racing Mainline 893's (265/65/17). See link below. Thoughts on how this might look on my stock 4runner.

I can't find any pictures on the internet of these rims since they are fairly new. So I thought I'd pose the question to fellow enthusiast. Here's a link to AR's website: American Racing Mainline Machined w/Black Accent

I work in corporate America and so I'm after a somewhat subtle yet "upgraded" look, if that makes sense. Nothing ricer, and I'm ok with aggressive (albeit without a lift and 33" obviously). Feel free to suggest another rim if you don't like the 893, but it has to fit and look good with no lift

P.S. - out of curiosity, why does everyone hate running boards so much? I'm not partial to them, mine came with them, and I may actually take them off. Is it because they're not good for offroading or do people not like the way they look, or both? Just wondering...

 

[jd31]

I ended up with GY Duratrac 265/75/16 tires on American Eagle 186's. They're not installed yet because the wheels were shipped with the wrong lugs. It was such a tease I tell you..they mounted the first rim, was admiring how it looked, then realized I needed acorn lugs nuts. But they will be on tomorrow so I'll post some pictures when I get home.

I also took off my running boards and bling strips. Still undecided on which I prefer better. With my current tires, which are pretty bald, I actually prefer the running boards (no blind strips though). I think the new wheels/tires will improve the look so we'll see. I'm also considering a chrome nerf bar.

I've had my 4runner for almost 9 years and except for clear corners and a few audio upgrades, I ran it stock, and was content. About a month or so ago I took my car in to fix an oxygen sensor, and the owner asked if I was interested in a 3" lift kit. That got me on forums looking at the possibilities and now I'm hooked. I'm putting in a cat back magnaflow exhaust later this week, am considering an intake or deck plate mod shortly after, along with LED tails...you get the picture. What a slippery slope .

 

[SCRunner12]

Sounds like a good combo you went with. Looking forward to the pictures. Typically our 4runners look better without running boards and the chrome strips. This site will eat your bank account alive if you let it. Good luck with the mods and looking forward to seeing the progression.

 

[jd31]

I'll post more pictures later but for now you get the idea. Overall I'm really happy with how it turned out. I also like the look without running boards, glad I ditched them.

I do have some rubbing at full turn which I need to address. The guy at the shop suggested a 2" lift. I'm thinking 3" but am worried it may make the tires look too small...your thoughts?

 

[SCRunner12]

Damn that set up looks mean. I really like how much the rims pushed the tires out. If you could find some SR5 flares it would look really good. I don't think 265's would look bad with a 3" lift. Check out the picture gallery thread from today. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/17585-3rd-gen-toyota-4runner-picture-gallery-258.html There are two people who posted their 3" lifts with 265's. I'm going to be doing a 2-2.5" lift with 265's and I think it looks fine.

What kind of lift are you thinking of?

 

[jd31]

Thanks for the compliment! The rims do stick out quite a bit and I like it. And you're right, those rides w/ the 265/75's look great with a lift. Maybe I'll go with a 2.5" lift. As for what type, I'm thinking an OME lift. Need to a do some research on exactly which combination though.

Here's a few more pics.

 

[jd31]

Based on feedback from forum members, I contacted "The Truck Shop" in San Diego. I explained my rubbing issue and they said for $100 they would trim/hack the inner tire walls. Remove plastic, cut metal frame, and then re-attach a smooth "plate". Seems like a decent deal. Thought I'd put it out there for comment. I know some do it themselves, but I thought I read that it may require welding...if so that's beyond my aptitude.

 

[jd31]

Took it down to the shop and they said hacking is not an option due to the frame of the 2000. They could trim a little, but not enough to offset the wheel's back-space, which as you can see from the picture above is quite wide. So I'm looking at a 2.5" lift now...bilstein shocks/struts with spacer in the rear. I pick her up this afternoon. I hope she clears or has minimal rubbing. Worst case scenario, Evan's tire said I could swap the tires if I'm not able to live with the rub...so I've got a fall back.

 

[jd31]

Lift was a success. No more rubbing. I'll start a build thread this weekend with better pictures.