Tire rubbing with 245/75R16 Size at 1"

Running 245/75R16s with 1" spacers on the front produces the rub in this picture. I may need to drop down to a 225/70R16 just to bring in the outer diameter just a bit.

 

Holy crap

 

Have you had a wheel alignment lately ?
Might want to try moving your wheel ahead

 

Lose the spacers

 

I think I'll take it to Firestone to see what they can do. I'm sure it can benefit from an alignment.

 

I think I need to lose the Pro Comp Series 51 D Slot steel wheels so I can lose the spacers.

 

this. go back to the stock wheel or one with a 4.5 BS and you'll be fine

 

These actually have a 4.5 BS. But the offset is -6. I think I could have bought some new black OEM TRD wheels and came out money ahead and with no headaches. This has been like falling into a pit of quicksand. You just keep sinking in deeper.

 

How can you possibly make it rub with SMALLER tires than what comes stock??

Take your spacers out. And get some wheels with the proper backspacing and width.

 

Should be fine then... Ditch the spacer and get an alignment - see if that helps. It's not negative - see below.

for reference:
http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/Backspace-Offset-Calculator.html

 

Thanks for the info. Can't ditch the spacers or the wheels rub the calipers.

 

Tundra Brakes? One that will clear (or at least that's what I hear... ) and is sitting at about 4.6 BS

 

Just stock brake calipers. Those wheels to look good. Are they 16" ?

 

16x7 Third Gen 4Runner 5 Star/spoke

May take some time but you can find them on CL and usually score a decent deal. Most will have oxidation and will need some TLC but they are pretty awesome wheels IMO.

If you don't want to hunt them down, could buy online but pricey
https://www.autorimshop.com/toyota-4runner-1999-16-wheel-rim-69354.html

 

The stock tire size is 225/75/R15. A 225/70R16 is very close to the stock size.



The 245/75/R16s that are on it are larger than the stock R15 size. So I was headed for trouble by trying to get to a 30.4" outer diameter.

 

wait, those pro comp steelies don't clear the stock calipers?!

these wheels?
https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/pro-c...-pattern-gloss-black-51-6883/_/R-FPWF-51-6883

 

For sure, getting your caster adjusted will help a lot, especially when you run aftermarket wheels. On 2nd gen if you are around 2 for caster you minimize rubbing issues, I have SCS wheels. Not sure if 1st gen numbers are the same but probably pretty close.

 

Mine rub. Here's the picture with the caliper crashed into the wheel back.

 

I just took it to Firestone for an alignment and another wheel balance. Just after I bought the Taco I bought the lifetime balance and alignment package. The alignment package pays off for when I start refreshing suspension components. We have a good Firestone store near me. They were cool with the 1" spacers.

This is the first time I'm getting it aligned.

 

Firestone said it was in alignment. Touched it up a bit. Also, reported the driver side inner tie rod should be changed at some point. I'll just get new inner and outers.

Ball joints checked out.

What brand of inner and outer tie rods and merchant are we recommending?