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BIGGER tyres under a 94 Triton TD? Currently got 2" body lift and cranked up torsion bar, rolling on 31"Cooper ST's. Bigger tyres rub on turn in but want 33's!

Could someone tell me if using wheel spacers or offset rims would do it, and/or what is the best solution?

Cheers,

What are the wheels rubbing on. On a Paj they touch the front bumper corners which you can trim.
Wheel spacer's etc increase your scrub radius which means the wheel turns through an arc instead of turning on the spot, This increases the amount the wheel moves forwards and backwards which increase's the possibility of body contact
J Top

J Top wrote:What are the wheels rubbing on. On a Paj they touch the front bumper corners which you can trim.
Wheel spacer's etc increase your scrub radius which means the wheel turns through an arc instead of turning on the spot, This increases the amount the wheel moves forwards and backwards which increase's the possibility of body contact
J Top

If the contact point is the outside of the tyre then wheel spacers will make the problem worse.

If the contact point is on the inside of the tyre then wheel spacers may help - and let the outside of the tyre hit somewhere that it used to clear.

Personally, I don't like the effects on the suspension geometry. A J Top noted, the first victim is scrub radius, which generally increases steering effort (not normally noticed with power steering) but adds extra load to steering components. Incorrect offset has a similar effect - on a 2wd car with 14" rims which were out by 13mm I was replacing one lower ball joint every year. When I got the offset back to within 6mm I never replaced another ball joint.

Just a personal opinion.

Scott

Thank's for your knowledge guys. I find the wheel rubs on the inside edge of the tire against the engine bay guard.

Anyone got any other idea's on how to get 33's under there without using a grinder!

bennycee wrote:Thank's for your knowledge guys. I find the wheel rubs on the inside edge of the tire against the engine bay guard.

Anyone got any other idea's on how to get 33's under there without using a grinder!

Have you considered narrower tyres? I presume you're looking at 33x12.5-15s. 285/75-16 are about 33x11.2 - there's half an inch of clearance straight away. My MT/Rs seem skinny for a 285 - I reckon I've got the same tread width as a 265, which is nominally 10.5" wide, so you could end up with an extra inch?

Or you could try something like a 33x9.5-15. I've got a BFG All Terrain brochure listing that size - may not be common, but if it gets you your 33"? (and suits the standard rims, too! )

Or, if you really don't want to use a grinder, consider a BFH.

Good luck,

Scott

Ah Scott
I think the correct technical term is FBH
J Top

Looked into a similar issue with mine, found that most tyre/ wheel seller issue what they call 'Navara offset' rims for paj/ triton fitment, tried a standard 'toyota offset' sunnrasia rim 15X8 with 33'X12.5' 15 and they fitted great with no rubbing etc, and that was with only supension lifting, no body lift , though I did not see if full articulation made them rub.

J Top wrote:Ah Scott
I think the correct technical term is FBH
J Top

Sorry - I tend to damage myself whenever I try to use them, so they're a tool of last resort for me!

Scott

Thanks guys, but you will have to outline FBH for me?

H = Hammer
B = Big

I'll leave you to fill in the blanks...