Help with tire/wheel info for 4th gen

Roccos_Van · 11-05-2003, 10:44 AM

I'm looking to upgrade to 20" wheel and tire combo and need info on the factory wheels.

Can anyone confirm the following specs of the factory wheels? I've been searching but have had a fair bit of trouble finding the info:

Factory Wheels for 2003 Limited V8:

Size/width: 17x7.5
Backspacing: +30mil
Bolt pattern: 6 x 5.5 or 6 x 139.5
Lugs: LUGCENTRIC

Can anyone please confirm the above?

Thank you all very much!

Marco.

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Sac State · 11-05-2003, 10:56 AM

Backspacing and wheel size are correct, don't know about the lug layout. Check with Lefty, member, he had a doctoral thesis (j/K) on backspacing for the new Runner. Few other members have 18" wheels like Momo.75.

impulsebrklyn · 11-05-2003, 12:43 PM

no idea on the specs but i got 20" on mine right now check my site out. i got pictures. im in the process of getting my own domain since ive been locked out of that space. So there older pictures new ones up in a few days.

Chris

Roccos_Van · 11-06-2003, 09:52 AM

That's interesting;

The american racing 20's have +19mil of backspacing... (i checked online)

Chris, do your tires "stick out" from the sides of the truck? I cant tell from the photos, although its looks like they dont.

Do you think i could get away with a 9" wide wheel with +20mil of backspacing?

Thanks,
Marco.

M1911 · 11-06-2003, 04:10 PM

Upgrade?

Let's see. 20" wheels cost more. Are less durable. Reduce acceleration. Worsen the ride (due to both higher unsprung weight and shorter sidewall). Increase chances of blowing a tire when driving offroad.

Sounds more like a downgrade to me.

impulsebrklyn · 11-07-2003, 07:54 AM

No they dont stick out, i took a picture to show it but have no where to host it. my domain should be finally registered in a day and ill have the picutre up to show you.

I aint not expert on tire/wheel matching. I had my buddy who runs a sts shop hook me up. But as long at the new tire is very close to factory size I dont see why it wouldnt.

Chris

Roccos_Van · 11-07-2003, 10:05 AM

Thanks for the help Chris,

Well, looks like my "downgrade" is almost figured out:

First off; I realized If you buy a 20" wheel with 6 x 139.5 bolt pattern that fits the 4runner, you need to get about +20mil of backspacing, this is because the wheel will usually be 8.5 - 9" wide, an inch to inch and a half wider than the stock wheel which is +30mil.

Backspacing should be a little bit less due to the fact that the wheel is wider. So a 20" wheel with +20 mil should be perfect.

Right now im thinking about the motto MT600.

Here is a link:

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....ShowLarge=True

Tell me what you think Chris!

Marco.

PS - Chris, did you use your factory lug nuts?

EDGE · 11-07-2003, 11:36 AM

impulse
whats yours tire size, and since you sold the OEM rims and tires what are you doing for the winter

Roccos
what size tires you putting on

Roccos_Van · 11-07-2003, 11:59 AM

I'm going to run either 265-50-20 or 275-45-20.

265-50-20 is the exact same hieght as stock, but you should always check with the tire mfg, as tire hieghts can slightly vary between brands even though the spec'd dimensions are the same.

Marco.

EDGE · 11-07-2003, 02:05 PM

Cool, whats Full Jam sans navigation cause I got the Toyota system

Roccos_Van · 11-07-2003, 03:09 PM

Edge,

"Full Jam" means "fully optioned"

"Sans" is french for "missing" or "without"

So it means "Fully optioned without Navigation"

Marco.

impulsebrklyn · 11-07-2003, 07:40 PM

im 265-50-20 running those the toyo proxe s/t love them so far.

edge
i didnt sell the oem wheels and tires they will be going on in the winter which is soon

chris

11-05-2003, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sac State Contributing Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Piedmont, North Carolina Posts: 828	Backspacing and wheel size are correct, don't know about the lug layout. Check with Lefty, member, he had a doctoral thesis (j/K) on backspacing for the new Runner. Few other members have 18" wheels like Momo.75. __________________ 2003 Sport V8 4x4 Black/GC Borla Dual exhaust, Black Pearl Emblems, aFe intake, Full Husky's, WeatherTech vent visors, OBX pedals, Revo's.

11-05-2003, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
impulsebrklyn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 496	no idea on the specs but i got 20" on mine right now check my site out. i got pictures. im in the process of getting my own domain since ive been locked out of that space. So there older pictures new ones up in a few days. Chris __________________ http://www.br00klyn.com/4runner/ 2003 Black Limited V6 4runner 20" American Racing Piranha's Eclipse CD8443 Audiobahn A4125HCQ for Adire Brahma 10" PG 500.2 for ID Chameleon PG 200.2 for Infinity Kappa 62.5i Tint all the way around

11-07-2003, 07:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
impulsebrklyn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 496	No they dont stick out, i took a picture to show it but have no where to host it. my domain should be finally registered in a day and ill have the picutre up to show you. I aint not expert on tire/wheel matching. I had my buddy who runs a sts shop hook me up. But as long at the new tire is very close to factory size I dont see why it wouldnt. Chris __________________ http://www.br00klyn.com/4runner/ 2003 Black Limited V6 4runner 20" American Racing Piranha's Eclipse CD8443 Audiobahn A4125HCQ for Adire Brahma 10" PG 500.2 for ID Chameleon PG 200.2 for Infinity Kappa 62.5i Tint all the way around

11-07-2003, 10:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Roccos_Van Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 22	Thanks for the help Chris, Well, looks like my "downgrade" is almost figured out: First off; I realized If you buy a 20" wheel with 6 x 139.5 bolt pattern that fits the 4runner, you need to get about +20mil of backspacing, this is because the wheel will usually be 8.5 - 9" wide, an inch to inch and a half wider than the stock wheel which is +30mil. Backspacing should be a little bit less due to the fact that the wheel is wider. So a 20" wheel with +20 mil should be perfect. Right now im thinking about the motto MT600. Here is a link: http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....ShowLarge=True Tell me what you think Chris! Marco. PS - Chris, did you use your factory lug nuts? __________________ 2003 V8 LTD - Full Load, no nav, Catz 4300 HID, TRD Japan exhaust, K&N Fipk Last edited by Roccos_Van; 11-07-2003 at 10:08 AM.

11-07-2003, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
EDGE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: outside NYC Posts: 2,038	impulse whats yours tire size, and since you sold the OEM rims and tires what are you doing for the winter Roccos what size tires you putting on __________________ 2003 ES300 2003 V8 LTD 4Runner 2006 Nissan Maxima SE

11-06-2003, 09:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Roccos_Van Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 22	That's interesting; The american racing 20's have +19mil of backspacing... (i checked online) Chris, do your tires "stick out" from the sides of the truck? I cant tell from the photos, although its looks like they dont. Do you think i could get away with a 9" wide wheel with +20mil of backspacing? Thanks, Marco.

11-06-2003, 04:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
M1911 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 90	Upgrade? Let's see. 20" wheels cost more. Are less durable. Reduce acceleration. Worsen the ride (due to both higher unsprung weight and shorter sidewall). Increase chances of blowing a tire when driving offroad. Sounds more like a downgrade to me.

11-07-2003, 11:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Roccos_Van Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 22	I'm going to run either 265-50-20 or 275-45-20. 265-50-20 is the exact same hieght as stock, but you should always check with the tire mfg, as tire hieghts can slightly vary between brands even though the spec'd dimensions are the same. Marco. __________________ 2003 V8 LTD - Full Load, no nav, Catz 4300 HID, TRD Japan exhaust, K&N Fipk

11-07-2003, 02:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
EDGE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: outside NYC Posts: 2,038	Cool, whats Full Jam sans navigation cause I got the Toyota system __________________ 2003 ES300 2003 V8 LTD 4Runner 2006 Nissan Maxima SE

11-07-2003, 03:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Roccos_Van Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 22	Edge, "Full Jam" means "fully optioned" "Sans" is french for "missing" or "without" So it means "Fully optioned without Navigation" Marco. __________________ 2003 V8 LTD - Full Load, no nav, Catz 4300 HID, TRD Japan exhaust, K&N Fipk Last edited by Roccos_Van; 11-07-2003 at 03:11 PM.

11-07-2003, 07:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
impulsebrklyn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 496	im 265-50-20 running those the toyo proxe s/t love them so far. edge i didnt sell the oem wheels and tires they will be going on in the winter which is soon chris __________________ http://www.br00klyn.com/4runner/ 2003 Black Limited V6 4runner 20" American Racing Piranha's Eclipse CD8443 Audiobahn A4125HCQ for Adire Brahma 10" PG 500.2 for ID Chameleon PG 200.2 for Infinity Kappa 62.5i Tint all the way around

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