Rims from Wheeler's Off Road
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Rims from Wheeler's Off Road
Anyone currently running these rims from Wheeler's Off Road?
Just curious. I'd like to find some black steel wheels, although its low on the priority list. They have 3.75" backspacing, and are made for Wheeler's by Pro Comp.
Just curious. I'd like to find some black steel wheels, although its low on the priority list. They have 3.75" backspacing, and are made for Wheeler's by Pro Comp.
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I currently have these:
http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....s=TECH&cat=WHE
on my off road tires, similar design with spokes instead of holes. Price is about the same, free shipping, etc. My only complaint is that the lug nuts are chrome and my half-assed black spray paint job doesn't hold up well, otherwise the rims are tough and look good with the tires black lettering out.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....s=TECH&cat=WHE
on my off road tires, similar design with spokes instead of holes. Price is about the same, free shipping, etc. My only complaint is that the lug nuts are chrome and my half-assed black spray paint job doesn't hold up well, otherwise the rims are tough and look good with the tires black lettering out.
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Re: Rims from Wheeler's Off Road
Originally posted by mertztr
Anyone currently running these rims from Wheeler's Off Road?
Just curious. I'd like to find some black steel wheels, although its low on the priority list. They have 3.75" backspacing, and are made for Wheeler's by Pro Comp.
Anyone currently running these rims from Wheeler's Off Road?
Just curious. I'd like to find some black steel wheels, although its low on the priority list. They have 3.75" backspacing, and are made for Wheeler's by Pro Comp.
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Hey Data,
Noticed you have a 98 Limited. Your brake rotors may be 16 inch rotors. You may not be able to fit 15's. The caliper will be in the way.
Gene (Dread) and I tried to swap 15 tires/rims from his Taco to his previous 4Runner. No go.
Noticed you have a 98 Limited. Your brake rotors may be 16 inch rotors. You may not be able to fit 15's. The caliper will be in the way.
Gene (Dread) and I tried to swap 15 tires/rims from his Taco to his previous 4Runner. No go.
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Originally posted by smr4runner
Hey Data,
Noticed you have a 98 Limited. Your brake rotors may be 16 inch rotors. You may not be able to fit 15's. The caliper will be in the way.
Gene (Dread) and I tried to swap 15 tires/rims from his Taco to his previous 4Runner. No go.
Hey Data,
Noticed you have a 98 Limited. Your brake rotors may be 16 inch rotors. You may not be able to fit 15's. The caliper will be in the way.
Gene (Dread) and I tried to swap 15 tires/rims from his Taco to his previous 4Runner. No go.
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I think the tires are a bit cheaper in the 15 in sizes, other than that I don't know if there's any other advantages. I'm probably just going to go with 265/75/16 when the time comes.
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Originally posted by MNBOY
I currently have these:
http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....s=TECH&cat=WHE
on my off road tires, similar design with spokes instead of holes. Price is about the same, free shipping, etc. My only complaint is that the lug nuts are chrome and my half-assed black spray paint job doesn't hold up well, otherwise the rims are tough and look good with the tires black lettering out.
I currently have these:
http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....s=TECH&cat=WHE
on my off road tires, similar design with spokes instead of holes. Price is about the same, free shipping, etc. My only complaint is that the lug nuts are chrome and my half-assed black spray paint job doesn't hold up well, otherwise the rims are tough and look good with the tires black lettering out.
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Re: Re: Rims from Wheeler's Off Road
Originally posted by data
I was lookin' into getting a set of these sometime. I was gonna see if I could go a 33x12.50x15, but might be a little rub action going on. We'll see
I was lookin' into getting a set of these sometime. I was gonna see if I could go a 33x12.50x15, but might be a little rub action going on. We'll see
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Originally posted by smr4runner
Hey Data,
Noticed you have a 98 Limited. Your brake rotors may be 16 inch rotors. You may not be able to fit 15's. The caliper will be in the way.
Hey Data,
Noticed you have a 98 Limited. Your brake rotors may be 16 inch rotors. You may not be able to fit 15's. The caliper will be in the way.
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Originally posted by mertztr
I think the tires are a bit cheaper in the 15 in sizes, other than that I don't know if there's any other advantages. I'm probably just going to go with 265/75/16 when the time comes.
I think the tires are a bit cheaper in the 15 in sizes, other than that I don't know if there's any other advantages. I'm probably just going to go with 265/75/16 when the time comes.
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I've been debating about this as well- it seems like sticking with 265's saves you alot of trouble- no rubbing, no re-gearing issues or re-calibrating speedo as you start getting bigger tires. I guess it comes down to how much you off-road. It sounds like you need at least 2.5" of suspension lift and probably at least a 1" body lift to run 285's without any rubbing at full articulation. I've yet to do my lift, but I'm probably going to stick with the 265 Dueler revo's I just bought a couple months back.
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Originally posted by Mad Chemist
Are my eyes deceiving me, or do you have pearl chrome bumpers?
Are my eyes deceiving me, or do you have pearl chrome bumpers?
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I had e-mailed Gary Wheeler to ask a few questions concerning the rims they have made, and here is his reply:
"Tom, we found a rim and center combo that when used together just clears the brakes on the 16" tacomas. The 4runners that were equipped with 16" wheels do have a larger brake setup than the tacomas and while I haven't tried it I don't think they are going to work for the 16" 4runner.
Thanks,
Gary Wheeler"
Hmm, I wasn't aware that 16"/Taco was different than 16"/4runner. Good to know though!
"Tom, we found a rim and center combo that when used together just clears the brakes on the 16" tacomas. The 4runners that were equipped with 16" wheels do have a larger brake setup than the tacomas and while I haven't tried it I don't think they are going to work for the 16" 4runner.
Thanks,
Gary Wheeler"
Hmm, I wasn't aware that 16"/Taco was different than 16"/4runner. Good to know though!