Wheels
What fits?...

Rubbing will vary due to various configurations of wheels and tires. Remember that no two tire manufacturer will have the exact same tire size even though they publish the same tire size. Real world sizes will vary slightly and can also vary due to wheel sizes. Adding larger tires on the stock wheels will experience rubbing on the stock upper control arms. Depending on your wheel specification and tire size, you may experience rubbing on the frame walls. When you do upsize to 285's (33 equivalent) or larger, please make sure to remove your front and rear mudflaps. If you plan to reuse your stock wheels, please look into purchasing some aftermarket upper control arms.

4runner SR5, Tacoma and FJ Cruiser owners:: Ideal recommended aftermarket wheels: 16 x 8, 0 offset, 4.5 backspacing, 6x5.5 lugs
4runner Sports/Limited Grade owners:: 17 x 7.5, 0 offset, 4.5 backspacing, 6x5.5 lugs


265/75/16 or 265/70/17 :: No rubbing (No lift required, stock wheel)
275/70/17 :: No rubbing (requires basic lift - 2.5" ~ 3" suspension lift, stock wheel or aftermarket wheel)
285/75/16 or 285/70/17 :: lots of rubbing - trim affected areas (requires basic lift - 2.5" ~ 3" suspension lift, aftermarket wheel) If you want to add a body lift 1.25" ~ 1.5" This will greatly reduce the rubbing related issues but will not completely resolve the problem
285/40/22 :: no lift
315/75/16 :: time to cut like crazy!

These figures are based on MT rated tires under offroad conditions. Tires will greatly impact the rubbing as tire specifications varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Keep in mind that the wheel specification (offset / backspacing) will greatly impact the final oucome as well. Onroad conditions on rubbing will but less noticeable compared to offroad conditions.


comments on rubbing with 285's (33's equivalent):
1. requires complete removal of front and rear mudflaps.
2. requires cutting front fenderwell plastic liner by the front bumper. Use a knife (exacto would be ideal) and make sure not to puncture any items behind the liner. Please inspect the back prior to cutting the affected areas.
3. requires cutting front fender/bumper on the bottom edge closest to the tire. Expect to cut a triangle that jets toward the tire. Affected area will be a 3" x 3" to 3" x 6" triangle. Ideal to use a sawzall or cut off wheel and make sure to smooth the edges after. Rounding the triangle will give the fender/bumper a more natural appearance so some details are required.

If you decide to go larger:
1. Cut a section of the front body mount behind the front tire and reweld to reinforce body mount.
2. Pinch weld front wheelwell body panel behind the front tire above the front body mount. Either cut and pinch weld or use a big fat hammer to flatten the sheetmetal so you don't tear your tires.
3. Must get body lift to ensure minimal rubbing.
4. Rubbing on the rear door wheelwell expected. No way around this but cutting if you desire.


Tested configurations:
315/75/16 Goodyear MTR
2003 4runner SR5 4x4 - (Stock 16" Tires w/ Beadlocks - 16x8) and 3" Suspension Lift + 1.5" Body Lift

285/75/16 Goodyear MTR
2005 4runner SR5 4x4 - (16x8 4.5" BS, 0 Offset) and with OME Lift

285/70/17 BFG AT KO
4th gen 4runner - (17x8 Chip Foose Spank 6 Wheels) and Cornfed Lift

LT285/60R18 Toyo Open Country
2003 4runner SR5 4x4 - (Sport Metal 18x9) and Revtek Lift

33/13.5/20 Procomp Xtreme A/T
2005 4runner SE 4x4 - Cornfed 3" Lift

285/40/22 Falken STZ04
2005 4runner SE 4x4 - No Lift

265/70/17 Nitto Terra Grappler
2004 4runner LTD 4x4 - Daystar Lift

255/45/20 Mastercraft Plus M&S
2004 4runner SE 4x4 - (20" Akuza Adana)


Wheel Spacers
Wheel spacers are a quick and easy way to relieve some of the rubbing issues encountered with the front upper control arms. If you do not purchase any aftermarket wheels and experience rubbing on the upper control arms this is your cheaper alternative to purchasing aftermarket upper control arms.


ManufacturerSize(s)
Marlin Crawler1 - 3"
SpiderTrax Offroad 1.25" - Part #WHS-007
All Pro Offroad1.5"
Trail Gear1 - 3"
Wab Fab1 - 3"