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Anyone else noticed difference between the spacing of the wheel and flare?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by crazytacoman, Sep 26, 2020.

  1. Sep 26, 2020 at 5:43 AM
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    crazytacoman

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    I was making measurements yesterday to see which size spacers I'd like to get.

    I noticed as I measured all the wheels' distance between the flare and the sidewall, that both wheels on the driver's side were about 0.5 inches deeper into the vehicle than the passenger's. Is this intentional? And does anyone else have this?

    Truck is stock and without any changes except for the four wheels that are from a Tundra.
     
  2. Sep 26, 2020 at 10:07 AM
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    Here are some pictures of what I am talking about

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  3. Sep 26, 2020 at 10:12 AM
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    nagorb

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    Interesting.
     
  4. Sep 26, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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    Yep mine is like this as well
     
  5. Sep 26, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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    I'm wondering if I should buy two sets of different sized spacers to offset the difference and have them all the same. Or perhaps this was they way these trucks were meant to be, and that this difference in length serves some useful purpose
     
  6. Sep 27, 2020 at 9:01 AM
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    Not sure the purpose of this but I suspect we are not alone. I had my truck for over a year before I noticed and I would guess its common across the model line. 99% of consumer don't notice subtleties like this but if it bothers you a spacer could be the solution to evening things out. Go for it
     
  7. Sep 27, 2020 at 9:35 AM
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    Good to know I'm not alone :)
     
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    I had the same issue. Each pair of wheels has a different offset. Instead of having both rims with the same offset on each side put them on the same axle and they will be staggered. You csn have narrow in thr front wider in the back or vice versa.
     

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