Identify these wheels

83beater · 03-24-2006, 12:28 PM

I'm looking the kind of wheels that would have originally come with my truck.
Does anybody know what years these came on and if they have a particular name? If you can see the pictures, the chome set is what I want and the other example is what people keep trying to sell me. They look similar to me but I dont think they are the same. What do you think?

Localmotion · 03-24-2006, 12:32 PM

the top one lookslike the old LC wheels...maybe from a 60?

the bottom looks like the std toyota steel wheel off a taco.

Ric · 03-24-2006, 12:37 PM

looks like the same wheel to me, just one set is chromed. but i could be wrong.. i am all the time. lol

83beater · 03-24-2006, 12:39 PM

This may be better. This is what I want.

wrinkled83 · 03-24-2006, 08:04 PM

You want the stock sr5 chrome rims? Are the rims you have now in the top pic? They look like sr5 rims and FJ62 rims which should be interchangeable.

83beater · 03-25-2006, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrinkled83

You want the stock sr5 chrome rims? Are the rims you have now in the top pic? They look like sr5 rims and FJ62 rims which should be interchangeable.

The truck currently has some ridiculously wide chrome mods with 33/12.5s. I have always liked the look of the stock rims with 31/10.5s.

Radyota · 03-25-2006, 09:31 AM

Yeah, I like them too. I have a set of chrome ones for my '92 extracab for the winter. I've noticed a few 90's trucks that are running these rims. They widen the track of the IFS trucks for better stability and look good doing it! The rims came either painted or chromed, and came on the 1st generation 4wd trucks/4Runners and 80's Landcruisers with the straight front axle. They're a heavy rim, but a lot more durable than the later toyota steel wheels that would occasionally bend.

The silver rim in your picture is a standard Tacoma rim IIRC. NOT to be confused with the standard steel rims of the '89 - '94 trucks, although they do look similar. The difference is the shaped holes in the rim. A '89 - '94 rim's holes are truly triangular, whereas the Tacoma rim's holes have squared-off corners. You can fit a Tacoma rim onto a '89 to '94 truck with no problems. Here's the important part: If you try to put a '89 to '94 rim on the front of a Tacoma, the spokes will hit the brake caliper! Nothing a spacer wouldn't fix, but just something for everyone to be aware of.

So there's some info for ya, if you "wheely" need it!

83beater · 03-25-2006, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radyota

Yeah, I like them too. I have a set of chrome ones for my '92 extracab for the winter. I've noticed a few 90's trucks that are running these rims. They widen the track of the IFS trucks for better stability and look good doing it! The rims came either painted or chromed, and came on the 1st generation 4wd trucks/4Runners and 80's Landcruisers with the straight front axle. They're a heavy rim, but a lot more durable than the later toyota steel wheels that would occasionally bend.

The silver rim in your picture is a standard Tacoma rim IIRC. NOT to be confused with the standard steel rims of the '89 - '94 trucks, although they do look similar. The difference is the shaped holes in the rim. A '89 - '94 rim's holes are truly triangular, whereas the Tacoma rim's holes have squared-off corners. You can fit a Tacoma rim onto a '89 to '94 truck with no problems. Here's the important part: If you try to put a '89 to '94 rim on the front of a Tacoma, the spokes will hit the brake caliper! Nothing a spacer wouldn't fix, but just something for everyone to be aware of.

So there's some info for ya, if you "wheely" need it!

Cool, that will help tremendously. By the way, do you have a picutre of your truck with the winter wheels/tires you mentioned?

Radyota · 03-25-2006, 10:42 AM

Yes, except I have no way to put pictures on the internet (no scanner) and don't have a digital camera either. Sorry! The rims make the tires stick out past the fender lip by only an inch, so it's not overkill.

Elton · 03-25-2006, 11:18 AM

wow you really must like the stock rims

kyle_22r · 03-25-2006, 01:55 PM

those are very good looking rims, only thing is that they're 15x6 so they aren't much good over a 10.5 wide tire. they came on '81-85 SR5 trucks, and some FJ60/FJ62 cruisers.

yfzysf · 04-08-2006, 06:37 PM

those chrome ones came stock on my 79 4x4. im gonna keep em though for the winter.

kyle_22r · 04-08-2006, 07:21 PM

actually unless they were a dealer option or swapped on later, they didn't come stock. '79s only came with white steel wheels with silver hubcaps to my knowledge.

83beater · 04-09-2006, 01:59 AM

I did manage to find a set on Craigslist. They are chrome, came with axle caps for the rears and the doodads that go around the hubs..all in very good condition. I paid $100 which I think was fair given their condition. Hell, the axle cover still have the original red paint in recessed "Toyota" logo.

**Yoda** · 04-09-2006, 10:01 AM

The later IFS wheels won't fit on your solid axle. They will hit the tie rod end (ask how I know). I have a hard time getting wide wheels to fit my cruiser. 3.5" is the max backspace I can have. My son's 85 truck can fit 3 3/4" backspace. Most of the IFS are 4 - 4 1/2". That is why the IFS trucks with early wheels stick out more.

firepumper1 · 04-10-2006, 10:25 PM

I with you 100% 83beater, I am a stock wheel guy also, You cant beat 'em. I recently took off some ugly white wagon wheel rims off my 81' and found the same wheel in your pics from a junkyard. It rides better (new 33x9.50 bfg a/t, old 33x12.5 xterrain), tracks better, turns easier, doesnt hydroplane in rain, went from 18mpg to 22mpg etc. need I say I am happy with swap? My avatar is the correct wheel.

03-24-2006, 08:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
wrinkled83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alstead NH Posts: 41	You want the stock sr5 chrome rims? Are the rims you have now in the top pic? They look like sr5 rims and FJ62 rims which should be interchangeable. __________________ "Im not here for a long time, just for a good time" 83 toyota SR5 3in lift,33 12.5 MTR's, 4:88 gears with a Quick lock rear, 3 toned paint (if you call rust a tone). 00 tacoma Xtra cab 97 landcruiser fzj80

03-25-2006, 09:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Radyota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St. Cloud, MN Posts: 210	Yeah, I like them too. I have a set of chrome ones for my '92 extracab for the winter. I've noticed a few 90's trucks that are running these rims. They widen the track of the IFS trucks for better stability and look good doing it! The rims came either painted or chromed, and came on the 1st generation 4wd trucks/4Runners and 80's Landcruisers with the straight front axle. They're a heavy rim, but a lot more durable than the later toyota steel wheels that would occasionally bend. The silver rim in your picture is a standard Tacoma rim IIRC. NOT to be confused with the standard steel rims of the '89 - '94 trucks, although they do look similar. The difference is the shaped holes in the rim. A '89 - '94 rim's holes are truly triangular, whereas the Tacoma rim's holes have squared-off corners. You can fit a Tacoma rim onto a '89 to '94 truck with no problems. Here's the important part: If you try to put a '89 to '94 rim on the front of a Tacoma, the spokes will hit the brake caliper! Nothing a spacer wouldn't fix, but just something for everyone to be aware of. So there's some info for ya, if you "wheely" need it! __________________ '92 toyota Xtracab 4x4 pickup-3.0 v6,5 speed, 235/75 15" tires, intake "Y" hose and associated vacuum boxes eliminated,186,000 mi., engine almost together,Engnbldr's grade 10.9 head bolts, clutch now replaced w/Centerforce dual friction clutch. '84 toyota Supra P-type 5MGE inline 6, 5 speed, 179,000 miles, RWD Ltd. slip, Pacesetter header, 5 slot mags and NO muffler.

03-25-2006, 10:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Radyota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St. Cloud, MN Posts: 210	Yes, except I have no way to put pictures on the internet (no scanner) and don't have a digital camera either. Sorry! The rims make the tires stick out past the fender lip by only an inch, so it's not overkill. __________________ '92 toyota Xtracab 4x4 pickup-3.0 v6,5 speed, 235/75 15" tires, intake "Y" hose and associated vacuum boxes eliminated,186,000 mi., engine almost together,Engnbldr's grade 10.9 head bolts, clutch now replaced w/Centerforce dual friction clutch. '84 toyota Supra P-type 5MGE inline 6, 5 speed, 179,000 miles, RWD Ltd. slip, Pacesetter header, 5 slot mags and NO muffler.

03-25-2006, 11:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toledo,Oregon Posts: 9,079	wow you really must like the stock rims __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto mom 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

03-25-2006, 01:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,991	those are very good looking rims, only thing is that they're 15x6 so they aren't much good over a 10.5 wide tire. they came on '81-85 SR5 trucks, and some FJ60/FJ62 cruisers. __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

03-24-2006, 12:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Localmotion Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 7	the top one lookslike the old LC wheels...maybe from a 60? the bottom looks like the std toyota steel wheel off a taco.

03-24-2006, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,526	looks like the same wheel to me, just one set is chromed. but i could be wrong.. i am all the time. lol

04-08-2006, 06:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
yfzysf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	those chrome ones came stock on my 79 4x4. im gonna keep em though for the winter.

04-08-2006, 07:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,991	actually unless they were a dealer option or swapped on later, they didn't come stock. '79s only came with white steel wheels with silver hubcaps to my knowledge. __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

04-09-2006, 01:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
83beater Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 33	I did manage to find a set on Craigslist. They are chrome, came with axle caps for the rears and the doodads that go around the hubs..all in very good condition. I paid $100 which I think was fair given their condition. Hell, the axle cover still have the original red paint in recessed "Toyota" logo. __________________ 1983 4x4, 33" Wildcats, 20r, header, 4 speed

04-09-2006, 10:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,636	The later IFS wheels won't fit on your solid axle. They will hit the tie rod end (ask how I know). I have a hard time getting wide wheels to fit my cruiser. 3.5" is the max backspace I can have. My son's 85 truck can fit 3 3/4" backspace. Most of the IFS are 4 - 4 1/2". That is why the IFS trucks with early wheels stick out more. __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

04-10-2006, 10:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
firepumper1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pinson, Alabama Posts: 3	I with you 100% 83beater, I am a stock wheel guy also, You cant beat 'em. I recently took off some ugly white wagon wheel rims off my 81' and found the same wheel in your pics from a junkyard. It rides better (new 33x9.50 bfg a/t, old 33x12.5 xterrain), tracks better, turns easier, doesnt hydroplane in rain, went from 18mpg to 22mpg etc. need I say I am happy with swap? My avatar is the correct wheel.

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