ok, here is the deal... I have done the searches, read the posts... and now I need to pull the trigger!:confused:

My fj40 is going to be just for fun but I want to be able to drive it on pavement to trails.

For tires I am going with 38.5 x 14.5 TSL Sx's.
For rims I was thinking about either going with rock crawlers or something similar.

Here is my dilemma: I can either go with spacers and get in on some of the great tire/wheel deals out there (full set of tires & rims for ~1,200) or I can get custom backspaced wheels & order the tires separate but then would need to get them mounted, balanced (if I am lucky due to the size of tire) etc.

wngrog: you have done both on Kate... has anyone else?

Is this just 6 of one, half dozen of another?

Nolen had spacers and now is getting custom backspaced rims (I think) Personally, I would go with the custom rims. Another set of bolts to loosen does not impress me..

Or you could just do it the right way and put some wider/strong axles under it. ;) :D:D

Forget the spacers and go with custom rims. I got my rims from RockStomper, good rims, custom backspacing at a good price, delivered to my door.

i'm with glow, you are going to blow the shit out of the cruiser axles.

Originally posted by gunracer1
i'm with glow, you are going to blow the shit out of the cruiser axles.

Why?
I have had very good success with that exact tire combo on my 40...

Originally posted by Jason M
Why?
I have had very good success with that exact tire combo on my 40...

but you're a lot easier on your rig than me. :evil: :laughing:

Yeah the cruiser axles can be made to to with stand a lot, I am just saying for the same amount as spacers and or custom rims there are other options out there to get a wider stance.

Do the wheels.

I did the spacers because I did not know if I would like the extra width. I wanted a reversible option in case it was too wide.

I tried them and I liked the extra width so I bought wheels with the extra BS and I sold the spacers at a $70 loss.

It was worth the $$ in case I hated the extra width.

One thing for sure is that when I torqued the www.performancewheel.com spacers like they said, I literally broke 2 13/16 thin wall Craftsman sockets removing them.

THey were NOT coming off....

what backspacing should I go with -- I do not want it to rub but want to be kind to the rest of my 40...:confused:

nolen,
why did you not just stick with the spacers?

I have some 1"spacers from performance wheel on my cruiser currently that will be up for sale within the week. Just waiting for my new wheels to show up. E-mail me if your intered in my spacers i'll make you a deal on them.

Originally posted by High5
nolen,
why did you not just stick with the spacers?

Well at the time I was thinking they would be a hassle having to take the tires off to check them periodically.

I just wanted the wheels without the thought of a spacer that might come loose.

Little did I know they set up like concrete if you follow the instructions Performace Wheels tell you.

Originally posted by wngrog


Well at the time I was thinking they would be a hassle having to take the tires off to check them periodically.

I just wanted the wheels without the thought of a spacer that might come loose.

Little did I know they set up like concrete if you follow the instructions Performace Wheels tell you.

cool. i was just curious. i plan to get a set of 1" spacers for my front to keep the 42's out of the springs. i just wanted to make sure that you didn't have a problem with yours.

2.5" backspacing is what I plan to go with, running true beadlocks - right now leaning towards Allied Wheel.

Save your money on balancing. Pick up 5 golf balls for each tire and toss them inside. This is a trail rig, not a speed demon. Yer just gonna tear off the wheel weights anyways.

Mine have 2.5 " BS, love them ! especially with SOA it's a lot more stable on the road, better off road as well. Everyone I know who's run with spacers has eventually gotten rid of them. Because of broken or loose studs, etc.

Originally posted by GloNDark


but you're a lot easier on your rig than me. :evil: :laughing:

Yeah the cruiser axles can be made to to with stand a lot, I am just saying for the same amount as spacers and or custom rims there are other options out there to get a wider stance.

Yeah, but the second you get into different axles you are into a LOT more money...

Making a D44 front work well costs $$

My rims are 2" BS true beadlocks. It helped a lot...