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Tires Poke Further on Passenger Side

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by MGMTUNDRA12, Jun 20, 2023.

  1. Jun 20, 2023 at 6:15 PM
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    MGMTUNDRA12

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    Hey guys, looking for some input on this. I'm running 1 1/4" wheel spacers on stock SR5 +60 offset rims and the passenger side sticks out further than the driver side.

    While parked on flat ground, I pressed a level against each fender and while showing plum. Passenger side sticks out 1/8". Driver side doesn't clear the fender. My guess is 3/8 - 1/2" difference between the two.

    Any takers on an explanation?
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  2. Jun 20, 2023 at 6:20 PM
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    Too many, but not enough....
    Are you sure they are installed correctly?
     
  3. Jun 20, 2023 at 6:20 PM
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    Totally normal.and it is usually the passenger rear that is the most noticeable.
     
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  4. Jun 20, 2023 at 6:51 PM
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    Yes I torqued them to spec, used blue loctite and retorqued after 75kms. No vibrations or wobbles.
     
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  5. Jun 20, 2023 at 6:52 PM
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    You do make a good point. The passenger side rear is likely the most prominent one both visually and when measured. So basically I just gotta live with it I guess?
     
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    Yeah it drives the OCD people crazy but you will forget about it eventually. Every Tundra has it.
     
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    order 2 spacer with different offset...:nuclear:
     
  8. Jun 20, 2023 at 7:19 PM
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    I guess I could buy two 1" Bora spacers but I might just live with it for the price of those things.
     
  9. Jul 18, 2023 at 12:50 PM
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    Did you have to do any modifying to the stock wheel studs or wheels?
     
  10. Jul 18, 2023 at 12:55 PM
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    Nope, everything is stock. I didn't change the 1.25" to 1". Just checked torque again after 1000kms, all good. Still no vibrations or anything.
     
  11. Jul 18, 2023 at 12:58 PM
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    I'm trying to find out if 1" spacers need any modifications done...
     

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