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backi00

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I'm heading up to new York to pick up a lightly used (12/32nds) set of 265 70 17 bfg KOs on stock rims this weekend. I got a great deal and will definitely post pictures when I get back!

As I head up I have several thoughts. My rear passenger tire is worn very uneven and both back tires are pushing bald. I new I need solid tires so I asked to keep these during negotiations when I bought the truck 2 months ago in anticipation of
Admittedly I did not realize how worn the rears were until recently but I'm trying to chock it up to the previous owner not rotating and myself not catching it.
Unfortunately I worry about a more serious issue like a bent rim it axle, the alignment seems solid and it has no issues at all.

Should I have an alignment done after I throw on the new wheels even though it was just done less than 3k miles ago?
Anything else may cause uneven wear in the rear or am I just over thinking it?
 
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Also here is a picture of how she sits now. Hoping the slightly larger 70r17s don't rub bad on a stock setup.
06 sr5 4x4 v8 with 3rd roW and 54k miles.
 

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I'm fairly certain they still have a solid rear axle, meaning there are no alignment adjustments that an be done stock. I believe all 4runners are only capable of getting a front end alignment. (Toe, caster, camber) if you have rear wear, there might be a slightly bigger issue. But please do correct me if I'm wrong! I just know on mine, I cannot align the rear.
 
I'm fairly certain they still have a solid rear axle, meaning there are no alignment adjustments that an be done stock. I believe all 4runners are only capable of getting a front end alignment. (Toe, caster, camber) if you have rear wear, there might be a slightly bigger issue. But please do correct me if I'm wrong! I just know on mine, I cannot align the rear.

I'm pretty sure you're correct.
 
Just wanted to update and thank you for the advice. I let a tire place put the tires on and check the alignment and it was a little off so they went ahead and aligned it.
Felt really good seeing it up in the air and the glossy undercarriage I spent weeks de rusting and painting.
Here are the new shoes, I will sand and paint the wheels when I have time. Last picture shows the 1/8th or so gap I have at the closest. So no rubbing!
 

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Always something. .. walked out to admire the truck this morning, and my front pass tire was flat. Shop said after they fixed it that the wheels are corroded where the tire mounts and they can't guarantee it will hold air.
So now I'm looking for someone to swap out these tires to my good rims.
I'll either junk the wheels or try to sand out all the corrosion and paint them before I buy a set of ltxs in the spring.
 

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