Spidertrax and tire sizes.

PirateExplorer

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So my Runner is stock right now with the sport package and 265 70 16s. I'm gonna need new rubber soon and I was wanting a wider stance thus getting the 1.25in Spidertrax spacers and possibly getting a larger size tire(or largest size possible). Anyone whos done this could you let me in on what works before I go spend a grand or more??
 
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Well I wanted to do the same thing about a year ago...If you're running stock and not planning on lifting it then don't go with anything larger than a 31" tire. Anything larger will cause some major rub on the front of the vehicle. I went with 33" tires and a 2" leveling kit, ended up still having to trim my wheel-well in the front to get them to fit right and keep my turn radius. Also the spidertrax wheel spacers are great but when I put them on my setup I got severe tire rub in the front and had almost no turn radius with them on. I'm able to run them now but that's after a 2" body lift and 3" suspension lift. So unless you're willing to do some lifting and possible body modification then I wouldn't go with anything too much larger than stock as far as diameter...you'ld probably be able to get away with some wider tires though...not sure about the spacers...definitely in the back but it might kill your turn radius in the front...if you wanna go that route then get one set and test them in the front to see if they work, if they don't then you can still put them in the back and widen your stance and it still looks good; I ran mine like that for about half a year till I finished my lift and was able to put a set on the front.
 
Well I wanted to do the same thing about a year ago...If you're running stock and not planning on lifting it then don't go with anything larger than a 31" tire. Anything larger will cause some major rub on the front of the vehicle. I went with 33" tires and a 2" leveling kit, ended up still having to trim my wheel-well in the front to get them to fit right and keep my turn radius. Also the spidertrax wheel spacers are great but when I put them on my setup I got severe tire rub in the front and had almost no turn radius with them on. I'm able to run them now but that's after a 2" body lift and 3" suspension lift. So unless you're willing to do some lifting and possible body modification then I wouldn't go with anything too much larger than stock as far as diameter...you'ld probably be able to get away with some wider tires though...not sure about the spacers...definitely in the back but it might kill your turn radius in the front...if you wanna go that route then get one set and test them in the front to see if they work, if they don't then you can still put them in the back and widen your stance and it still looks good; I ran mine like that for about half a year till I finished my lift and was able to put a set on the front.

Hey good looking out. That's what I friggin love about this forum!! Yea I'll prob just pass on the spacers for now then. I'll work on getting some lift going first. I guess I'll have to just buy the 31's again since I need tires anyways, I'll go for something upgraded and more aggressive. i'm looking at the Toyo Open country M/T's. They should make the ride look a lot better dont you think. And I'm gonna look at a wider size as well.
 
Is your turning radius still comprimised after the lift? I have a set in the mail as we speak.

Once I put the body lift on it fixed that problem altogether and I'm now running the spacers with my 33" tires just fine with no rub and my turning radius is maxed for the vehicle. it almost looks like I could run 35" tires so I might have to steal them off my buddies truck and test that out.
 

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