Today is the first day of Spring
... I can't wait for the snow to melt and put on my aftermarket wheels again. If you have aftermarket wheels on your 4.3 RAV4, post some pics! Here is a pic of mine last spring ...

These have a slight inset. I tried 0 offset wheels that had a little poke, similar to the setup above. But with the 245 tires it rubbed way too much on the front wheel well towards the cabin. Tried a 235 tire and it was still rubbing. With the 245 tires it would definitely have needed a lift and probably a body chop. Not sure if that would have even helped.Sweet!
are the flush with the fender or slightly inset?
I wonder if a 1.5 lift and 235/65 would work...These have a slight inset. I tried 0 offset wheels that had a little poke, similar to the setup above. But with the 245 tires it rubbed way too much on the front wheel well towards the cabin. Tried a 235 tire and it was still rubbing. With the 245 tires it would definitely have needed a lift and probably a body chop. Not sure if that would have even helped.
Hey, was wondering if you had any issues mounting your full size spare. If so, are you running any aftermarket mount or did you do any modifications?Wheels: Konig Hypergram 16x8 +38 offset
Tires: Toyo open country at3 245/70R16
No Lift and No Rubbing!
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Just used a sawzall and chopped off the middle guide part. It sits perfectly flush now on the 3 lug bolts.Hey, was wondering if you had any issues mounting your full size spare. If so, are you running any aftermarket mount or did you do any modifications?
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Just committed today. Last fall I picked up a set of 17” Mustang wheels from the 2006-09 Pony package (appearance on V6 models) which are styled like American Racing Torq Thrust D wheels. They are a perfect (lugcentric) fit for the RAV. I’ve also abandoned the seasonal tire changeover and went with All-Weather tires. I chose Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S tires, size and spec: 244/65-17 111T. Got an extra 1/2” ground clearance, the sidewall is nice and soft to smooth out the craters we call roads here. I went with the AT3 because of the construction site use and being FWD (need all the traction I can get in the soupy dirt/mud/gravel.)
I’m happy with the setup. I definitely notice the torque reduction from the larger diameter, but that’s ok for me. No rubbing, ample clearance to the fender, wells, and control arms. Being FWD, I also don’t need to worry about a matching spare tire, so I’m sticking with my original size, and ai can still use the cover.
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Hi, you have exactly the spec wheel i'm looking for, but I'm afraid it will stick out for the front.. can you send me a picture of what is looking over the front and rear fenders. thanks a lotNew to this forum.
Here's my new to me 2011 RAV4 Sport V6 I'm putting together as a light trail build.
16"x8" 0 offset Steel Envy Wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar AT G015's 225/75/16
Using hub centric rings and slight rub on front wheel well at full turn (tires have some meat on them)
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Hate to 2 year bump this but where can i get this hood guard from?New to this forum.
Here's my new to me 2011 RAV4 Sport V6 I'm putting together as a light trail build.
16"x8" 0 offset Steel Envy Wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar AT G015's 225/75/16
Using hub centric rings and slight rub on front wheel well at full turn (tires have some meat on them)
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235/65/17 Falken Wildpeak Trails On Reika wheels 38mm offset. Thanks to all the pics on this thread it helped me make my choices. Next is a lift and skid plates.
ig: RAV4.3v6