Need help finalizing My Wheel / Tire / Spring Setup for My Usage

[hgill]

2006 Toyota 4Runner 4WD V8

Backstory:
We have owned the 4Runner for about 6 years now (bought it at 32k, now at about 119k). It was driven by the wife for the last 4 years and was our main travel vehicle, but I sold my ISF and we bought the wife a RX350 that is now our main travel vehicle. The beloved 4Runner is mine once again and its finally time to do some upgrades, which weren't allowed under the wifes dictatorship. lol

4Runner Usage:
The 4Runner does not see much off-roading action and will mostly be used on the road with the occasional trips to the beach and snowboarding. I would like to give it a nice stance as I hate the wheels being so far into the fenders.

Current mods:
XenonDepot 6000k low beams / 3000k fogs
Weathertech all around
Lexus GX Driveshaft
Smokers kit upgrade
Bilsteins 5100 all around with stock springs (xreas removed at 69k due to leaking). Need to replace the stock springs. Current setup is too bouncy for my liking.

Wanting help with picking the best wheel / tire / spring combo for my usage? I would like to avoid having to do too much trimming.

Wheels: Method Racing Wheels MR311 VEX
17x8.5 0mm offset $860 + $212(TPMS kit) = $1,072

Tires:
Option 1:
- BFGoodRich AT K02 LT265/65R17 $212/each OR
- General Grabber AT2 265/65R17 112S $142.45/each

Option 2:
- General Grabber AT2 265/70R17 115S $134.45/each
- BFGoodRich AT K02 LT265/70R17 112/109SC $223/each

Thanks in advance.

 

[Inv4drZm]

2006 Toyota 4Runner 4WD V8

Need to replace the stock springs. Current setup is too bouncy for my liking.

Your current setup with the 5100s should be over dampened compared to stock, not under dampened. What do you mean by too bouncy?

Wheel spacers would poke your tires out and are cheaper than a wheel upgrade. But with a wheel upgrade, if you can sell your current set its not a bad option either.

I think a C load range tire would be the best option for you.

 

[drbiii]

I agree with the Load C for tires. If you are planning on keeping it on road most of the time, consider just using some FJ springs and changing he perch setting in the front to level it out.

My setup is this...

FJ springs all around
5100s all around (front set to 1.75)
FJ cruiser wheels with BFG KO2 265/70/17

I think it's a great setup. The only thing I would consider changing is I may go with Cooper ATP next time since my T4R also spends most of its time on road.


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[drbiii]

PS. I always wanted a white V8 4Runner, but I couldn't find one in my area when I bought mine back in the day.


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[hgill]

Your current setup with the 5100s should be over dampened compared to stock, not under dampened. What do you mean by too bouncy?

Wheel spacers would poke your tires out and are cheaper than a wheel upgrade. But with a wheel upgrade, if you can sell your current set its not a bad option either.

I think a C load range tire would be the best option for you.

The bouncy ride is mostly when going over uneven road surface (intersection, sometimes highway sections) at high speeds (65-80mph) when the 4runner lands back down, it tends to be quite bouncy and feel a bit unstable. This could just me mentally adjusting to getting back into a SUV after driving the ISF.

I thought of doing wheel spacers alone, but really wanted to get rid of the stock look. I am also not a fan of people that put spacers only and then the stance looks weird as it looks like the skinny tires are way out there. I've always modified my cars and the 4Runner just feels quite stock at the moment. I figured some black wheels with some all terrain tires would give it that wider stance that I love on so many rigs I see on here. Again this vehicle will mostly be driven in town with occasional out of town trips, thus road noise isn't a concern or anything. I will look into the Load C tires as I am not familiar with it.

Should I stick with the stock size or get something a bit wider for a more aggressive stance. What size do you recommend for the 17x8.5 wheel size. BTW your truck looks awesome. I have been following your build thread from a while back.

I agree with the Load C for tires. If you are planning on keeping it on road most of the time, consider just using some FJ springs and changing he perch setting in the front to level it out.

My setup is this...

FJ springs all around
5100s all around (front set to 1.75)
FJ cruiser wheels with BFG KO2 265/70/17

I think it's a great setup. The only thing I would consider changing is I may go with Cooper ATP next time since my T4R also spends most of its time on road.

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I was just looking at my bilsteins and yes I think I will move the front from .85 to the 1.75. FJ Springs are a good option from everything I've read on the thread. Figured i check to see if anyone recommended anything else to pair with the bilsteins. I will look into the Load C for tires (total tire noob). Did you have any rubbing issues with that setup?

PS. I always wanted a white V8 4Runner, but I couldn't find one in my area when I bought mine back in the day.


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Its funny actually as I wasn't looking for a white 4runner. I really wanted a black or blue 4runner, but couldn't find one. Found the white one with the V8 and flew out to go pick it up. The white has grown on me and now it seems to be my favorite color on the 4Runner.

 

[green_manalishi]

If you're not taking it off road, don't get C loads; stick with regular P rated. C load are simply a higher ply rating which makes them more puncture resistant on the rocks, stiffer, heavier (mpg hit) and less comfortable on road.

This place loves to encourage over-kill. I wheeled with 7 year old weathered and cracked P rated Michelins on the rocks in Colorado all last summer without issue.

 

[Inv4drZm]

If you're not taking it off road, don't get C loads; stick with regular P rated. C load are simply a higher ply rating which makes them more puncture resistant on the rocks, stiffer, heavier (mpg hit) and less comfortable on road.

This place loves to encourage over-kill. I wheeled with 7 year old weathered and cracked P rated Michelins on the rocks in Colorado all last summer without issue.

Livin' on the edge!

Some people like a little firmer ride. Do they even make a k02 in P range?