Rock Crawler Help

**4x4Fink** · 08-16-2003, 05:23 PM

I've been searching for a while and haven't been able to find an answer that was what I needed.

Here's the story:

I have a '95 Runner that is totally stock, but this coming Monday I will be ordering some 1.5" HD Downey Coils for my rig. After that, my next purchase is going to be some black rock crawlers

If its no problem, could you send me some links to the best place to get them and a link to the right ones for me.

Also, how much would it cost to have my local tire place unmount my other tires from the stock wheels and then remount those tires on my new rims? I think they charge anywhere from like $40-45/hr.

I went to www.4wheelparts.com and saw some 15x8 Rock Crawlers:

Here are the specs on them - 15x8 5 or 6 lug w/3.75" backspacing

Does that sound right for my stock '95?

Thanks again guys!

The tires I am going to have mounted on them are listed in my sig below.

Thanks.

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wimpywade94 · 08-16-2003, 05:38 PM

my local tire places charged me 7 bucks a tire for mounts and dismounts, but it was like 7 more after tax, rotating, balancing etc.

not sure where you live but it shouldnt be more the 60 bucks tops....
later
good luck!

wade

**4x4Fink** · 08-16-2003, 05:41 PM

Only 7 bucks a tire to mount and balance them? DANG!! That is MUCH better than what I was expecting.

I assume that 60 is per wheel and shipped right?

Cause on that site it said 42.99/tire

So is that backspacing correct or what? Thanks guys!

Keep the

comin'!

Thanks Wade!

ravencr · 08-16-2003, 07:43 PM

I'd probably check with Steve, but here's what he recommends on his site: http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/wheel.html

Chris

descendents · 08-16-2003, 08:03 PM

i could be wrong but stock backspacing is 3.75 i believe? and your wheels are 6 x 5.5 lug pattern also i think... i got 2" backspacing because i dont want to rub... but im going to be running 35" on a 1st gen. but i would says 6x5.5 w. 3.75 backspacing is same as stock. discount sells a brand called unique and they're cheap... go to your local discount/america's tire and check.. discounttires.com i think too

kelly

ravencr · 08-17-2003, 08:52 AM

Where is the best place to get them at?

Chris

descendents · 08-17-2003, 09:05 AM

i got mine at discount/americas tire for like $45 a piece. just bought them so therye on their way. i've heard one bad review of "unique" as a company saying that their wheels were square but its a steel wheel so what do you expect? discount also sells american racing but theyre like $75 a piece. if you dont have a discount near you the ones that 4wp sells are fine

kelly

ravencr · 08-17-2003, 09:07 AM

The wheels shouldn't be out of round though. They aren't made by discount. They are made by tech 1, right?

Chris

descendents · 08-17-2003, 02:25 PM

no, they shouldnt be.. but therye steel wheels, with the heat and all used to make them theyre gonna warp. some are gonna be worse than others... tech 1 makes the 4wp ones... unique makes discounts (discount also sells American Racing ones for like $75)

ravencr · 08-17-2003, 03:15 PM

I thought there were specific rock crawler wheels. It sounds like you are saying they are made by different companies. That doesn't sound right, but I guess it could be.

Chris

RTdawgs · 08-17-2003, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ravencr
I thought there were specific rock crawler wheels. It sounds like you are saying they are made by different companies. That doesn't sound right, but I guess it could be.

Chris

tech 1 makes the "Rock Crawler" as shown on the 4wheelparts.com website.

ravencr · 08-17-2003, 04:20 PM

So that's the wheel everyone talks about when they get a black steel wheel, right?

Chris

RTdawgs · 08-17-2003, 06:15 PM

usually, just depends if they saw rock crawler or another brand.

descendents · 08-17-2003, 07:48 PM

basically therye all considered "rock crawler" wheels. it doesnt really matter on the brand, if they look like them, therye black, and theyre steel

kelly

Mad Chemist · 08-18-2003, 09:07 AM

When someone says Rock crawlers, they "should" be referring to a specific brand. Tech1 is the only one that makes Rock crawlers.

Allied, American Racing, and Unique make black steel rims, that some people refer to as "Rockcrawler Clones." I think the actual Rock Crawlers may be stronger rims than the clones, since they were meant to be taken offroad. I don't think the other varieties can make such a claim. I got my Rock Crawler rims, mounted with BFG MT's, from 4wheelparts. I ordered them online, and got free shipping, which they seem to offer about once a month, so just bide your time, and wait for the free shipping, and you'll save some $$$.

ravencr · 08-18-2003, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the info!

Chris

08-16-2003, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
wimpywade94 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: benton city wa Posts: 1,320	my local tire places charged me 7 bucks a tire for mounts and dismounts, but it was like 7 more after tax, rotating, balancing etc. not sure where you live but it shouldnt be more the 60 bucks tops.... later good luck! wade __________________ 86 runner, rebuilt motor, egr block off, headman header, 3"bl, 33x12.5 m/t's. Lots of work wanted to do. limited skills, funds, time and drive. If you dont know where your going, anyplace will do.....

08-16-2003, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Only 7 bucks a tire to mount and balance them? DANG!! That is MUCH better than what I was expecting. I assume that 60 is per wheel and shipped right? Cause on that site it said 42.99/tire So is that backspacing correct or what? Thanks guys! Keep the comin'! Thanks Wade! __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

08-16-2003, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	I'd probably check with Steve, but here's what he recommends on his site: http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/wheel.html Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

08-17-2003, 08:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	Where is the best place to get them at? Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

08-17-2003, 09:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	The wheels shouldn't be out of round though. They aren't made by discount. They are made by tech 1, right? Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

08-16-2003, 08:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	i could be wrong but stock backspacing is 3.75 i believe? and your wheels are 6 x 5.5 lug pattern also i think... i got 2" backspacing because i dont want to rub... but im going to be running 35" on a 1st gen. but i would says 6x5.5 w. 3.75 backspacing is same as stock. discount sells a brand called unique and they're cheap... go to your local discount/america's tire and check.. discounttires.com i think too kelly

08-17-2003, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	i got mine at discount/americas tire for like $45 a piece. just bought them so therye on their way. i've heard one bad review of "unique" as a company saying that their wheels were square but its a steel wheel so what do you expect? discount also sells american racing but theyre like $75 a piece. if you dont have a discount near you the ones that 4wp sells are fine kelly

08-17-2003, 02:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	no, they shouldnt be.. but therye steel wheels, with the heat and all used to make them theyre gonna warp. some are gonna be worse than others... tech 1 makes the 4wp ones... unique makes discounts (discount also sells American Racing ones for like $75)

08-17-2003, 03:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	I thought there were specific rock crawler wheels. It sounds like you are saying they are made by different companies. That doesn't sound right, but I guess it could be. Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

08-17-2003, 04:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	So that's the wheel everyone talks about when they get a black steel wheel, right? Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

08-17-2003, 06:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
RTdawgs Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,066	usually, just depends if they saw rock crawler or another brand.

08-17-2003, 07:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	basically therye all considered "rock crawler" wheels. it doesnt really matter on the brand, if they look like them, therye black, and theyre steel kelly

08-18-2003, 09:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mad Chemist Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,878	When someone says Rock crawlers, they "should" be referring to a specific brand. Tech1 is the only one that makes Rock crawlers. Allied, American Racing, and Unique make black steel rims, that some people refer to as "Rockcrawler Clones." I think the actual Rock Crawlers may be stronger rims than the clones, since they were meant to be taken offroad. I don't think the other varieties can make such a claim. I got my Rock Crawler rims, mounted with BFG MT's, from 4wheelparts. I ordered them online, and got free shipping, which they seem to offer about once a month, so just bide your time, and wait for the free shipping, and you'll save some $$$. __________________ -David '98 4Runner: SAW/OME lift, TJM bumper, Warn M8000 winch, Hayden tranny cooler, Trail Carnage front and belly skid plates, PIAA fogs, Rock lights, 33" MT's on Tech1 Rockcrawler rims, Lars sway bar discos, Sonoran bumpstops and rear bumper, RB 1" body lift, Daystar front bumpstops '73 FJ40: 327 SBC, York, Dual Batteries, custom tire carrier, Corbeau Baja SS bucket seats, Bestop top. TLCA#14428

08-18-2003, 09:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	Thanks for the info! Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

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