How much space do you need between tire and spindle?

I just put new Level 8 Guardians and TW 285s on my Taco.

I handed down my Tacoma TRD OR rims and Cooper Discoverer STs (265/75R16) to my 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The wheels, bolt pattern and tires are the same size (16x7 and 265/75R16), but the backspacing is different. The stock sequoia wheels are 4.5 backspacing and the TRD OR are 5.25.

Alas, the tire is closer to the UCA and spindle. I'd say there is about a 1/4 inch gap between the two. Is this enough space, or is there a certain amount of space that is required (say 1/2 to 1 inch)?

I was thinking about getting the 1/4 inch wheel spacer from Wheeler's, but I'm not sure if the total 1/2 space is enough either.

Thanks!

 

X2. If it's not touching, it should never touch. The wheel and spindle move together.

 

Thanks for the responses guys!

I jacked up the front of the Sequoia to check the full range of motion. At full droop the smallest gap is between the spindle and tire at 1/4". When the weight is on the wheels the smallest gap is between the UCA and tire at 1/4".

I think I'm going to get the 1/4" wheel spacers from Wheelers just to give a little more room. I guess it can't hurt and it'll give some play in case the tire has super low pressure.