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Anyone With 35’s running spacers?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Edmak, Nov 26, 2023.

  1. Nov 26, 2023 at 11:58 AM
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    Edmak

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    I was about to order 35’s for my first gen and was wondering if I needed spacers to help with rubbing, I know I’ll need to do some rubbing but was wondering if the spacers would help. Thanks
     
  2. Nov 26, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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    treyus30

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    I have 2" spacers on factory 3rd gen wheels and still rub. It's advisable to get wheels with proper backspacing though.
     
  3. Nov 26, 2023 at 1:41 PM
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    v5ensx

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    You'll need more than spacer for 35s
     
  4. Nov 26, 2023 at 2:02 PM
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    Depending on where you are concerned of rubbing spacers may just make it worse.
     
  5. Nov 26, 2023 at 5:39 PM
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  6. Nov 26, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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    I have a 2.5
     
  7. Nov 26, 2023 at 5:45 PM
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    Where do your tires rub? Fenders?
     
  8. Nov 26, 2023 at 5:47 PM
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    The reason I’m asking is so I knew if I needed to buy spacers, I’m about to order some wheels and tires and wanted to know if I need spacers to help with rubbing.
     
  9. Nov 26, 2023 at 5:49 PM
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    Gotcha. At 2.5" lift I am not sure of the clearance issues with 35's. I am running 33's with a 3" and it has tons of clearance so you may only need a bit of trimming but others should know for sure.
     
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  10. Nov 26, 2023 at 6:24 PM
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    The OP needs to research this deeper. To fit 35's is going to require cutting. A lift and wheel offset is not going to be enough. Not sure why the wheels being used hasn't been posted. The need for wheel.spacers would have some dependence on what wheels are used.
     
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  11. Nov 26, 2023 at 6:30 PM
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