super dave Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Is anyone here a tire expert? I just bought some used winter tires that were mounted on steel rims. It was a great deal for winters, used one season so I took it. My car is a 09 toyota highlander and the bolt pattern is 114.3 and tire size is 245.65r/17, so I bought the same in the winters. After installing them, I noticed that there is a bit of rubbing on the back tires. I wasn’t aware of the offset. Could this be the problem? I just thought that the bolt pattern has to match. Is there anything I could do to fix it or do I have to mount the winters on my stock rims and ditch the steelies? Any help is appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 yes, it's likely the offset. there should be spacers available that will cure that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Yup, like Raf said get some spacers for the rear to push those rims out a bit.. Do you know the offset of the steelies? Compare that with the offset of your stock rims and that should tell you the size of the spacer you need... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super dave Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the spacer advice. Ill have to make some calls to see who sells them in Toronto. I know Toyota doesnt because they probably want people to buy their rims. How do I measure the offset? Thanks again. I really do appreciate it! Havent been able to drive the car since I put them on! I just bought this car a couple of weeks ago so Im dying to back behind the wheel. What is it rubbing against? The Caliper? Edited January 3, 2012 by super dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Most likely the caliper... Or you could sell those rims and buy ones with proper offsets.. Should be able to pick up a set of proper steelies for $200 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieroLuke Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Do yourself and everyone that loves you a favour and get yourself a used set of steelies. They will cost you about the same as a reasonably safe set of spacers. There are many reasons not to run spacers like not losing hub concentricity, compromising stud strength, adding unsprung weight, and not risking an accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super dave Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Do yourself and everyone that loves you a favour and get yourself a used set of steelies. They will cost you about the same as a reasonably safe set of spacers. There are many reasons not to run spacers like not losing hub concentricity, compromising stud strength, adding unsprung weight, and not risking an accident. Hey luke. I was thinking the same thing and just decided to remount the winters on my stock rims for this year at least. I'll look for a good set for next winter. Thanks everyone for the advice. Really appreciate it. You don't learn just about fishing on this board!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Smart move Dave. Enjoy the snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Smart move Dave. Enjoy the snow! Nothing better than to have a vehicle with winter tires that can get you where you want to go, and nothing worse that getting stuck behind some guy who was too lazy or too cheap to install winter tires and you have to plod along behind him because he can't go anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Definitely get the correct rims for the application, 'Universal' fit involves the use of shims etc.... The vehicle was not designed for use with anything that is 'universal' and your rubber is the only thing connecting you to the road so don't skimp out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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