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2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — going one inch smaller for winter wheels — Denver owner

CommuterGeek873Community StarterDec 14, 20252004 Toyota Land CruiserDenver
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 140,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements should be checked before ordering?
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CommuterGeek873Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 14, 2025permalink
Following up on going one inch smaller for winter wheels: still happening, but I have better notes now. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
LongMilesCommuter998Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 15, 2025permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. That's where I'd start. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I keep a notes app thread for this now.
PistonGuy576Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 14, 2025permalink
I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. I'd do that before spending real money. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. Cold start is when I can actually reproduce it.
TowBuilder423Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 15, 2025permalink
This is a climate question as much as a tire question. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. That's where I'd start. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. That's my plan before I call anyone.
LongMilesCommuter998Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 16, 2025permalink
Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Denver with 140,000 miles. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
RoadWrench173Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 17, 2025permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. If Denver only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser can be the saner daily. That's where I'd start. Did the worksheet show tax yet? That's my plan before I call anyone.
TireGal160Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 17, 2025permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: If Denver only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
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