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Wheel width and offset questions

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by SethRob, Nov 15, 2021.

  1. Nov 15, 2021 at 2:53 PM
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    SethRob

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    2005 sport edition. Has 17 inch wheels with 245/70r17 tires.

    Looking at new wheels that are 8.5 inches wide instead of the stock 7.5 inches.
    New wheels have 0 offset.
    Keeping same tires.

    will I have issues with rubbing or any other issues? I apologize if there is already a thread. I just couldn’t find it.

    second question
    If I went with same new rims (8.5, 0 offset) but 265/70r17 tires (instead of 245) would I have any issues?

    thank you all so much in advance.
     
  2. Nov 16, 2021 at 9:41 AM
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    Without seeing any pictures (always helpful!), and assuming your old wheels are the stock ones from the factory, they are 17" tall x 7.5" wide x 30mm offset, or 5.5" of backspacing.
    Your new proposed wheels are 17" tall x 8.5" wide x 0mm offset, or 4.75" of backspacing. Whether you pay attention to offset or backspacing, they both tell a similar story. I prefer backspacing, which is the distance from the hub mounting surface to the inside lip of the wheel. Wherein, if you go from 5.5 to 4.75", you're shifting the wheel mounting surface for the tire outwards, away from the truck body. Many people like the wider stance that comes with 0 or even negative offset, and it generally affords you more options for tires. Heres a good site to help show the idea: https://www.discounttire.com/learn/offset-backspace

    Assuming the same tires 245/70r17, you should be fine but always keep an eye on clearance at full turning lock going fwd and reverse. Secondly, 265/70r17 is one of the stock tire sizes offered for 4runners from Toyota, so again you should be in the clear, just keep a weather eye. If you wind up rubbing, you can change sizes or start cutting. Lots of threads on that :cheers:
     
  3. Nov 16, 2021 at 10:05 AM
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    Yes. They are the stock 17 inch 7.5 wheels right now. No lift

    tires would stay 245/70r17. Possibly would want to go back to 265/70r17 down the road.

    I don’t want to have to do any trimming and don’t want to change tires at this point. They are less than a year old.

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! I appreciate you taking the time to respond to a newbie. Have a great day!!
     
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  4. Nov 19, 2021 at 1:24 AM
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    I had 265/70-17 on my Level 8 wheels which are 17X9 and I had no rubbing on stock suspension. I am now running 285/75-17’s with a 3 inch lift with no rubbing after removing the front mud flaps.
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2021 at 2:51 AM
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    We have 8.5" wheels, 0 offset, and 275-70-17 tires with no rubbing going on, 3/2 spacer lift also. I have heard that 275 didn't rub on stock susp. either.
     
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  6. Nov 19, 2021 at 2:32 PM
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    Thank you all! I really appreciate the help and info!!
     
  7. Nov 19, 2021 at 5:49 PM
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    Stoney Ranger

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    With 275s mine didn't rub....before the winch and bumper were installed. Rubs now.
     
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