Any Long term Issues changing Wheel offset
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Any Long term Issues changing Wheel offset
Hello All,
I just swapped out the OEM wheels on my 2018 GX460 to Enkei 18x9 wheels with 0 offset. Based on what I have learned from here, the stock wheels are +25mm offset. Do you guys think this will cause any long term issues such as extra wear on the wheel bearings or suspension components? I see aftermarket wheels on cars and SUVs all the time so I don't think it is a big deal but I wanted to get your expert opinions on the matter.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
I just swapped out the OEM wheels on my 2018 GX460 to Enkei 18x9 wheels with 0 offset. Based on what I have learned from here, the stock wheels are +25mm offset. Do you guys think this will cause any long term issues such as extra wear on the wheel bearings or suspension components? I see aftermarket wheels on cars and SUVs all the time so I don't think it is a big deal but I wanted to get your expert opinions on the matter.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
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From the people I know with trucks and large suv's there doesn't seem to be much of an issue, someone will always list all the front end components that will fail prematurely but usually those are the people that have no practical experience....they never seem to mention the rear axle.
Most of the 4x4's driving around here have either large wheel adaptors or crazy offset wheels because when driving behind them you can see almost all of the rear calipers.
Most of the 4x4's driving around here have either large wheel adaptors or crazy offset wheels because when driving behind them you can see almost all of the rear calipers.
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ET0 is no concern ... research the Lexus GX460 / GX470 ... Toyota 4-Runner / FJ Cruiser / Tacoma ... you will not find any concern with your wheel offset. All of these vehicles are based on the same platform ... with suspension components being either identical or close to identical.
Enjoy your new wheels ... and please post a picture. ET0 is perfect ... eliminates the "Soccer Mom" stance ... with the edge of the tire tread vertically aligning with the edge of the fender flare ... what Toyota should have delivered in the first place.
Enjoy your new wheels ... and please post a picture. ET0 is perfect ... eliminates the "Soccer Mom" stance ... with the edge of the tire tread vertically aligning with the edge of the fender flare ... what Toyota should have delivered in the first place.
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From the people I know with trucks and large suv's there doesn't seem to be much of an issue, someone will always list all the front end components that will fail prematurely but usually those are the people that have no practical experience....they never seem to mention the rear axle.
Most of the 4x4's driving around here have either large wheel adaptors or crazy offset wheels because when driving behind them you can see almost all of the rear calipers.
Most of the 4x4's driving around here have either large wheel adaptors or crazy offset wheels because when driving behind them you can see almost all of the rear calipers.
Any way you slice it, anytime you modify a vehicle with more negative offset or heavier wheel and tire combos, it is going to wear faster than if you left it alone.
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ET0 is no concern ... research the Lexus GX460 / GX470 ... Toyota 4-Runner / FJ Cruiser / Tacoma ... you will not find any concern with your wheel offset. All of these vehicles are based on the same platform ... with suspension components being either identical or close to identical.
Enjoy your new wheels ... and please post a picture. ET0 is perfect ... eliminates the "Soccer Mom" stance ... with the edge of the tire tread vertically aligning with the edge of the fender flare ... what Toyota should have delivered in the first place.
Enjoy your new wheels ... and please post a picture. ET0 is perfect ... eliminates the "Soccer Mom" stance ... with the edge of the tire tread vertically aligning with the edge of the fender flare ... what Toyota should have delivered in the first place.
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even fsport vs regular have different offset. too much and y ou will create issues, usually seen on those trucks with wheels way out there. bearings, bushings, etc. 25mm isnt really much. any amount further out will increase force, but that increase in force to early damage relationship isnt perfectly linear. it more follows the inverse power law.
meaning dont worry about an extra inch
meaning dont worry about an extra inch
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Been running 0 offset 265/70R17 ATs for the last 30K miles with some good miles off the pavement too. No issues with the bearings or the ball joints. These trucks are quite strong and overbuilt, should see no issues in running 0 or slight -ve offset too.
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