SCS Ray10 and Falken Wildpeak AT3 Tires are on, pic>>>

[luke87gt]

Hi guys,

I finally managed to get the SCS Ray10 wheels and Falken Wildpeak AT3 tires onto the 2006 4Runner. Here are the specs:

Car:
2006 4Runner XSP V6 with OEM sport tubes installed

Wheels:
Matte Black SCS Ray10 17x8.5 -10mm offset - Love these wheels, great job on the design and quality Vin

Tires:
Falken Wildpeak AT3 tires - 265/70/17

Lift:
Daystar 2.5/1.5

I am getting a little bit rubbing when turning the wheels. I will have to do the fender liner clearancing this weekend. I'm glad I didn't go any bigger on the size as the 265/70 seems to be plenty for a daily driver.

And after that I plan to do the chrome delete (grill, door handles, and rear tailgate trim).

Thanks guys!

 

[aquilon]

Looks great! Nice work. Like those tires and the size is perfect.

 

[NinjaOne]

Looks fantastic!

Great choice on both tires and wheels.

 

[Powder_Hound]

I agree that your rig looks awesome with those tires and lift.

However, you might try running without spacers first unless you really want to cut into your T4R. I've read the -10 offset is almost like running 1 1/4 spacers so you have pushed your rubber out nearly 2 1/2" from the intended wheel pocket. I've been running 265/70/17's on my 04 Sport for 12 years with absolutely no rub at all. First with the Daystar Kit your running and now with my OME/Toytec. Most realize that the spacers will actually increase the chance of rubbing.

FWIW...

 

[snowboardwcu]

Looks great man! My AT3's just got delivered today. Can't wait.

 

[redbirds5]

I agree that your rig looks awesome with those tires and lift.



However, you might try running without spacers first unless you really want to cut into your T4R. I've read the -10 offset is almost like running 1 1/4 spacers so you have pushed your rubber out nearly 2 1/2" from the intended wheel pocket. I've been running 265/70/17's on my 04 Sport for 12 years with absolutely no rub at all. First with the Daystar Kit your running and now with my OME/Toytec. Most realize that the spacers will actually increase the chance of rubbing.



FWIW...

Are you running factory wheels?


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[luke87gt]

Thank you for the positive feed-back everyone.

And to answer the question above regarding spacers, I'm not using spacers.

SCS specs these for an aggressive stance with a -10mm offset. It's roughly equivalent to the OEM wheels with a 1.25" spacer, as you say.

I wouldn't have it any other way since I like that flush with the fender look, but it will require a little massaging of the fender liner it looks like.

 

[Androo]

Dang, that looks sick. Any idea if scs wheels in that size and spec could be ran without a lift? With stock 265/65/70?

 

[luke87gt]

Dang, that looks sick. Any idea if scs wheels in that size and spec could be ran without a lift? With stock 265/65/70?

From what I remember reading on this forum, I think you can. It will just surely require more clearancing than would be necessary with the lift. Some obviously don't want to take that on...

 

[Powder_Hound]

Are you running factory wheels?


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Yes. Stock aluminum 17" sport wheels.

 

[Powder_Hound]

Thank you for the positive feed-back everyone.

And to answer the question above regarding spacers, I'm not using spacers.

SCS specs these for an aggressive stance with a -10mm offset. It's roughly equivalent to the OEM wheels with a 1.25" spacer, as you say.

I wouldn't have it any other way since I like that flush with the fender look, but it will require a little massaging of the fender liner it looks like.

My apologies. I thought I read in the specs you were also running spider tracks spacers in addition to the new wheels.

 

[redbirds5]

Yes. Stock aluminum 17" sport wheels.

I remember somewhere reading that they made the wheel well bigger on the later model 4th gens is this true? And do you know the year it changed?


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[rich045]

very noisey arent they? my co-worker has them on his 5th gen and they are loud even with the windows down.

 

[Powder_Hound]

I remember somewhere reading that they made the wheel well bigger on the later model 4th gens is this true? And do you know the year it changed?


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I'm not 100% on either question, but I think the 4th gen went through the most changes in 06 which might include the wheel well.

 

[AdmiralAugbar]

very noisey arent they? my co-worker has them on his 5th gen and they are loud even with the windows down.

Everything I've read on Falken Wildpeaks has stated the opposite, very quiet for an aggressive A/T tire.

 

[07V8]

Where are the TPMS modules?????

 

[luke87gt]

Everything I've read on Falken Wildpeaks has stated the opposite, very quiet for an aggressive A/T tire.

Correct, very quiet for an all terrain tire. In fact, the lack of road noise might be this tire's best attribute.

 

[Inv4drZm]

I remember somewhere reading that they made the wheel well bigger on the later model 4th gens is this true? And do you know the year it changed?


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The fender flares on the 03-05 are flat topped while the 06-09 have the rounded fenders. The actual fender sheetmetal that the flare mounts over I am pretty sure is the same for all years. Pretty sure this means the wheel wells themselves are the same, and I'll let you guys decide which style offers more wheel well room.

Some say the fenders flares are wider on the 06-09 but I'm actually a doubter on that one. They all mate up flush to the bumpers and I doubt the bumpers are any wider.

 

[redbirds5]

I might go with the exact same tire


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[luke87gt]

I might go with the exact same tire

This may be helpful, I posted my impressions of the Falken AT3 tires in another thread:

In terms of road manners after 50 miles or so...

1.) Very quiet on the road. I cannot tell in any way that there's an all-terrain tire on there by the road noise. This is excellent news because road noise for a daily driver was a big concern of mine.

2.) They balanced out just fine and feel smooth on the highway.

3.) They wander just a hair more on the highway compared to my Pirelli Scorpion Verde highway tires (granted those were 20" wheels with a much shorter 50 series sidewall, so it's not exactly apples to apples comparison). I'll probably get used to this after a few days but I am having to correct slightly more than I had to do previously. Not a big deal.

4.) Traction is good, wet or dry (it's raining here in the Bay Area so I got to take the tires through some heavy rain already).

5.) The only complaint I've seen about these tires so far is tread wear. Based on what people are reporting, getting 55K miles out of a set doesn't seem likely. In any case, I have proof of purchase and proof of install (with mileage). So if they don't last 55K, I will be expecting a pro-rated warranty refund from Falken going towards the next set.