Wheel grinding on brake calipers

[trail_runner]

Just got toyo open country 255/85/16 on some 16x8" eagle rims.
Threw them on the runner and found out its rubbing the calipers.
I planned on getting 1.25" wheel spacers to try and fix that problem.
But I'm not exactly sure if it will work.
Has anyone had this problem and what are other solutions.
Or if I change calipers what would be correct to clear the wheels from grinding against each other. Thanks!

 

[BlackCat914]

Just got toyo open country 255/85/16 on some 16x8" eagle rims.
Threw them on the runner and found out its rubbing the calipers.
I planned on getting 1.25" wheel spacers to try and fix that problem.
But I'm not exactly sure if it will work.
Has anyone had this problem and what are other solutions.
Or if I change calipers what would be correct to clear the wheels from grinding against each other. Thanks!

you need to find out where on the caliper they're rubbing, and possibly grind a bit off of them. Since you didn't post anything about offset and backspacing of your rims, nobody will really be able to help much, other than tossing some shots in the dark.

 

[Kurtis]

you need to find out where on the caliper they're rubbing, and possibly grind a bit off of them. Since you didn't post anything about offset and backspacing of your rims, nobody will really be able to help much, other than tossing some shots in the dark.

No offense but there is only a couple things I won't cut, drill or grind on my truck. Anything brake related is one of them.

 

[BlackCat914]

No offense but there is only a couple things I won't cut, drill or grind on my truck. Anything brake related is one of them.

no offense taken, lol. There are a few spots on calipers that can be shaved a bit, and it's perfectly safe.

 

[Brian757]

If your wheels are able to completely rotate, then they're only rubbing the calipers by a hair or a little more. I would either shave the inside of the wheels or the face of the calipers. It's obviously easier to grind down the caliper surface.

However, a 1.25" wheel spacer will be more than enough. Your only concern then would be if the tires rub on wheel wells after the wheel spacers have been added. But in my opinion, I would shave the caliper just a little bit. You don't want to compromise the integrity of the calipers too much. But once they clear each other, there is no possibility for rubbing.

As far as throwing on 1.25" wheel spacers, I wouldn't install them if your just trying to get a centimeter or two. Because 1" is even significant wheel spacing, and will prematurely wear out your ball joints. But if you want 1.25" for looks, then I say do it.

 

[JayRolla]

You can use a few MM spacer if needed, just get the amount you need, or grind the caliper, I wouldnt grind the wheel. I also disagree with the last post saying wheel spacers wear out ball joints. Lift spacers wear out ball joints.

 

[Brian757]

You can use a few MM spacer if needed, just get the amount you need, or grind the caliper, I wouldnt grind the wheel. I also disagree with the last post saying wheel spacers wear out ball joints. Lift spacers wear out ball joints.

Widing your stance, via wider wheels, different offset, wheel spacers, etc. will prematurely wear out your ball joints. Thats plain and simple.

And with grinding wheels, it is commonly performed and as long as you know what your doing, and aren't completely crazy with grinding, you can maintain wheel strength and durability, but still make them thinner.
Here is a thread with this process:
Gen 3 Toyota 4Runner Tundra Brake Swap: Off-Road.com

 

[JayRolla]

Widing your stance, via wider wheels, different offset, wheel spacers, etc. will prematurely wear out your ball joints. Thats plain and simple.

And with grinding wheels, it is commonly performed and as long as you know what your doing, and aren't completely crazy with grinding, you can maintain wheel strength and durability, but still make them thinner.
Here is a thread with this process:
Gen 3 Toyota 4Runner Tundra Brake Swap: Off-Road.com

Still dont agree, I know people running wheel spacers on cars for the entire life of the car without any ball joint failure, I still dont think it does anything to the ball joint. But we all have the rights to our own opinions.

 

[afg10000]

Spacers. No grinding. Done right and safe. Couple of extra bucks but you'll have assurance -

 

[Brian757]

Still dont agree, I know people running wheel spacers on cars for the entire life of the car without any ball joint failure, I still dont think it does anything to the ball joint. But we all have the rights to our own opinions.

Well, I have ran 1.5" wheel spacers for a few years now and have not had ball joint failure either. I am just stating that modifying factory specifications will have adverse effects. And ball joint angles will be slightly out of alignment, and like I said, will "prematurely" wear the ball joints. I never stated 'failure,' but they will wear faster. And you are completely right, we all have a right to our own opinions.

Spacers. No grinding. Done right and safe. Couple of extra bucks but you'll have assurance -

I agree with you as well. Please let me be clear OP(Not the quoted member), as earlier I may have worded myself incorrectly. But the safest course of action would be a 1-2 centimeter wheel spacer, found at many auto stores. I do not agree with grinding components to fit others. And a way to prove that is that I had chosen 1.5" wheel spacers over grinding my wheels to fit. I was only stating alternatives and information.

And to add to afg10000 about wheel spacers, around 1"+ will require being hub centric, NOT lug centric. Also they will be a better idea than grinding away at your wheels and calipers. I thought I was delicate enough with the matter by stating that if you intend to grind enough to sacrifice integrity, then don't do it, and to opt for the other route, wheel spacers.