Lowering Springs Question
- Thread starter DjAnnexAlpha
- Start date
A word of caution for you regarding wheel spacers. Every auto center I have managed over the years has had very strict policies from the corporate headquarters legal department regarding the installation of wheel spacers, i.e. don't do it. Wheel spacers move the center of the load of the wheel either inboard or outboard of the wheel bearing and this can cause accelerated wheel bearing wear, causing the very expensive unitized wheel bearings to fail prematurely. We're talking about a very large load here, being the weight of the car.
It is also a safety issue, as for the above mentioned reason, the wheel spacer can increase the load on the wheel studs, which can cause them to snap, with the result being the wheel comes off of the car. Needless to say, that can really ruin your day and then some. :thumbdown:
Use the correct wheel for the car and you wont have to use a band aid to have them fit properly.
This is yet again another reason why I strongly recommend you stay with the stock rim size. Highly trained Toyota engineers already have it all figured out for you. :thumbsup:
It is also a safety issue, as for the above mentioned reason, the wheel spacer can increase the load on the wheel studs, which can cause them to snap, with the result being the wheel comes off of the car. Needless to say, that can really ruin your day and then some. :thumbdown:
Use the correct wheel for the car and you wont have to use a band aid to have them fit properly.
This is yet again another reason why I strongly recommend you stay with the stock rim size. Highly trained Toyota engineers already have it all figured out for you. :thumbsup:
Last edited:
^this. Spacers won't damage the suspension ... but it will have the potential to damage wheel bearings, wheels studs, and spindles.
Spacers are never worth it. And as Scott said, it is a band-aid for proper wheel offset.
If you want to make the wheels flush with the body, getting a 7.5" wheel with a 41mm offset (most likely you'll have to stick with 38mm) or an 8" wheel with a 48mm offset, will make the wheels more flush with the fender WITHOUT damaging the wheel bearing/studs and spindle (8" wide wheel will probably rub on a locked turn).
With the 8" wheel, you may need longer wheel studs, so make sure you get quality ones. You pay for what you get with these.
Spacers are never worth it. And as Scott said, it is a band-aid for proper wheel offset.
If you want to make the wheels flush with the body, getting a 7.5" wheel with a 41mm offset (most likely you'll have to stick with 38mm) or an 8" wheel with a 48mm offset, will make the wheels more flush with the fender WITHOUT damaging the wheel bearing/studs and spindle (8" wide wheel will probably rub on a locked turn).
With the 8" wheel, you may need longer wheel studs, so make sure you get quality ones. You pay for what you get with these.
Last edited:
