Can You fit 35s on a 4runner?

How I fit 35 inch tires on my 2021 4Runner.

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0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Overview Of Parts Added For 35s To Work
2:15 - What Needs To Be Cut - Overview
4:00 - What Gusseted Spindles Look Like
4:31 - Fenders Bulge Out With Rubbing
4:59 - Trimming Round 1
6:55 - Trimming Round 2 - More Was Needed
9:02 - 35" Tires Fully Stuffed Into The Fender
10:55 - Trimming Round 2 - Results
11:45 - Trimming Round 2.5 - Fender Flare Removal
13:39 - Fender Flare Removal Issues
14:53 - Final Cuts With The Tire Fully Stuffed Into The Fender
17:25 - All Done.... After Ripping The Inner Fender Liner Off
18:40 - Bump Stop Spacers - YOU NEED TO DO THIS!
19:40 - Conclusion

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[txrunroutdoors]

I really like how simple your rig looks, but how much effort you put into actual capabilities.

These are my favorite type of builds to see.

The "overlanding" scene is getting to be much like the ricer scene that took over underground racing years ago.

It's refreshing to see a video like this.

[shootinbruin]

9:02 Thank you for doing this! So many folks have the misconception that a lift solves IFS clearance issues when all it really does is clear the tires at static ride height. If you're actually going to use your suspension's articulation, then it's very likely your tires are going to tuck back in to where they were pre-lift. If it doesn't clear at full bump, it's not cleared! (Unless you're just mall crawling of course)

This was a great step by step in the process of minimizing interference with bigger tires. I appreciate the lessons learned about removing the flares and trimming them separately from the fenders as well. Thanks again!

[gearszn]

Great video, in depth look at how much work is needed to fit 35’s 👌🏻 Would love a walk around of your awesome rig and all the mods currently on your 4Runner 😀 Thanks!

[randomuser]

No one can fit 35's on a 4runner without getting rub. My experience? 33s, bmc, fender liner removal, pinch weld, - 25 rrw beadlocks, double strut mod, +700lb constant load springs, 3.5" lift, diff drop, and guess what? Still rubs on full compression at speed on the flat pinch weld. Sure you can squeeze those 35s in there. They will rub. 100% chance of rub.

[samro]

Thank you for documenting and showing this process to us. I currently have true 33s on a 0 offset wheel. Tried spacers d/t spc arms rubbing and begun to rub on the sway bar and body mounts. I wheel hard as well and my SPCs got shot in 20k miles. Am happy with my accutune UCA and gives me a max caster of 3.9 degrees which I think is a sweet spot for caster. Have been planning to upgrade to 35s on the next tires but I think a 34 would give me wiggle room even after doing all the mods you did to accommodate a 35. I’m planning to use your video as a guide in the future. Thanks again for documenting and sharing your input in a constructive and easy to follow manner.

[Chad_H]

I upgraded to 35x10s about 6 weeks ago and I started like you, trying to just trim a little hear and there. I had my BMC recut and also hammered on the tub to make some more room. I got it to where it was not rubbing for street driving, but the moment I went off-road and flexed, it crunched my passenger side fender. I finally gave in and started doing the fender cut from Trail4R. I have both fender flares cut and the fender itself cut, as well as made some new brackets to hold the bottom of the fender. Gotta do a little clean-up and then repair the tabs I broke on the fender flare when I removed it (those things are barely attached) and the it should be good to go!

Oh, and I ditched the fender liners entirely. I might spray some underbody coating in there. Haven't decided yet.

[LulzFam-thyb]

Thanks!

Im on 34s right now. About to start my trek to 35s.

[RCGJR_]

Hopefully the 6th gen can get a re-work done on the wheel wells for us to be able to fit 35’s without any trimming.

[pn]

I'm not an expert, but I have researched this topic and I found a few things to consider: 1. What is a 35in tire? This may sound like a dumb question, but the specs I saw for the Klever indicated 34.8 diameter. While that is under 35, its a lot closer than some other manufacturers whose specs say their 35x12.5s are really 34.5 actual diameter or smaller. Generally, I hear people call 315/70-17 tires 35s when they are mostly around 34.4inch. 2. The wheel offset has a significant impact on the scrub radius. A lot of negative offset pushes the tire out increasing the space the outer shoulders of the tire take when the steering wheel is turned. 3. Adjustable upper control arms (ie the SPCs) have a slight ability to move the tire within the wheel well.

[eriktom]

Dude great video! I love the rig and can’t wait to see more. I’ll be sharing your channel for sure!

[HarleyRunner]

I did 3" lift and body chop. And 1"body lift . And extended bumpstops. To fit 35" 12.50 tires. Now i need gears. 5.29. After flexin in extremly build jeeps. And using my old sas 92 runner to get around tought me a few things... my stroker in my xj ran very warm.. when i pushed it .. hard to beat a Toyota thease days

[eatdirtnetwork]

Great video. I know it took a lot of time and effort to make it and share. Much appreciated. Right now I am watching 35s get installed on my 4Runner. Where did you get your spindles gussetted?

[GHohn]

A critical part of modifying things is knowing when you get past the sweet spots. Diminishing returns is a thing. The first additional inch of ground clearance going from stock to 32-33s is basically free if you are careful with choices of wheels and such. I have 32.6” tires on my GX with absolutely zero modifications of any kind to suspension or plastic and NO RUBBING. The next inch of ground clearance (2” larger tire) produces essentially the butchery you saw here.

I’m all about freedom and doing your own thing. But I’d strongly recommend against trying to duplicate the path demonstrated in this video because it’s extremely expensive, compromises the vehicle greatly, and produces very small performance improvements (if any) off road relative to a well set up 33” configuration (longer bump stops are evidence of worse performance through reduced flex and travel). Those last two inches of tire (for a measly inch of ground clearance) mean fragile axles, faster steering wear, heavily accelerated rust and corrosion from the chopping, considerable MPG loss, and many other problems that will pop up over time.

[JohnGoingAndDoingThings]

Thanks for the content - that's a lot of work 🙂

[iddddaduncan]

I fit 35's with a 3" suspension 1 1/2" body lift, very minimal fender trimming and body mount chop.

[OverlandEngineer]

Super well done video, loved seeing the whole process!

[EADB]

Thanks for the video brother. I have a 21 venture with kdss. I have the same lift as you and was debating 35's. Looking back was it all worth it or should I just do the 34? How much was the re gearing? Ride is looking nice bro! Thanks!!

[farid]

Nice Video. I have a question. I bought lifter 4Runner and I want to put good tires. How do I know how much lift is my 4Runner?

[Bananahammock]

So how do you like your kenda tires? I’ve been riding dirt bikes for years and the go to desert tire are Kenda’s. Really considering them.

[yadaakeyz]

I have 315/70/17, I have the exact same problems. I'm lower on my left side.
I'm lifting on the left and trimming. 35s are way better imo. Even with the work