Fitting 285s on a 2013 4Limited

[jpclark]

So I've seen several threads speaking to this, but there is 1 point that seems to be a little grey... Let me share my exact situation:

I've a 2013 4Runner Limited. I've installed Icon's Stage 2 suspension lift (which includes the UCAs). Because of that and the size tires I'm moving towards, I've moved to 17x9 rims with a -12 offset. I currently run 265/70 BFG ATs. To get this to fit, I've removed the mud flaps and trimmed out the liners as well as a slight bit on the front bumper.

When I mount 285/70 BFGs, they DO fit.... BUT... If the suspension were compressed (ie coming downhill) and my wheels were turned hard, there is a corner of solid steel that would be heavily gouging into the tires.

Has this been the experience of others here on the forum? From what I've read, I *THINK* that merely pounding down that corner with a big ole hammer will remedy my problem... But I thought I'd post here to confirm??

What is everyone's experience with this?

 

[Omar RVA]

Are you referring to the part of the body mount that protrudes into the wheel well? You may need the body mount chop. There are a number of threads that show different methods of doing it - just search for that term though.

OA

 

[1engineer]

So I've seen several threads speaking to this, but there is 1 point that seems to be a little grey... Let me share my exact situation:

I've a 2013 4Runner Limited. I've installed Icon's Stage 2 suspension lift (which includes the UCAs). Because of that and the size tires I'm moving towards, I've moved to 17x9 rims with a -12 offset. I currently run 265/70 BFG ATs. To get this to fit, I've removed the mud flaps and trimmed out the liners as well as a slight bit on the front bumper.

When I mount 285/70 BFGs, they DO fit.... BUT... If the suspension were compressed (ie coming downhill) and my wheels were turned hard, there is a corner of solid steel that would be heavily gouging into the tires.

Has this been the experience of others here on the forum? From what I've read, I *THINK* that merely pounding down that corner with a big ole hammer will remedy my problem... But I thought I'd post here to confirm??

What is everyone's experience with this?

Question:
Why did you have to trim and remove parts to get the STOCK SIZE TIRE to fit? Are your rims that off?

 

[jpclark]

Question:

Why did you have to trim and remove parts to get the STOCK SIZE TIRE to fit? Are your rims that off?

It's because the suspension needed a bit more room, especially with the coming 285s, so the rims have a -12 offset rather than skinner factory rims with a positive offset.

 

[jpclark]

Are you referring to the part of the body mount that protrudes into the wheel well? You may need the body mount chop. There are a number of threads that show different methods of doing it - just search for that term though.



OA

Thank you! I think this is it exactly.