BADLNDS

Does anyone have these steelies in a 16" x 8" format on a 3rd generation 4Runner (2001-2002 w/16" OEM wheels)

Do these wheels fit properly (clear the calipers?) without having to grind anything?

-B

2wheelBLACKOUT

any 16x8 rim with a lug pattern of 6 on 5.5 and 4"-4.5" Backspacing will fit a 3rd gen with no rubbing issues. also make sure the rims is hubcentric not lugcentric. with a center bore of 4.25". if all those numbers match up then your good to go. good luck

BADLNDS

they are available as 16x8 - 6 on 5.5 Bolt Pattern 4.25" B.S. (they don't fit Toyota Tacomas?)

does not say whether they are hubcentric or lugcentric ?...whats the deal with that anyways?..why would you want them hubcentric? (curious)

thanks for the reply.
-B

2wheelBLACKOUT

hubcentric means the wheel will rest on the center bore of your axel centering the wheel correctly. I had a huge delima with my new wheels in which the manufacturer kept sending me lugcentric wheels (twice) which did not fit my runner because the correct wheels for our SUV's are hubcentric. as far as the info you posted, it sounds like it would fit 4runners but im no wheel expert im just talking from experience. my old wheels were 16x8 6.5.5 4" BS and my new wheels are 16x8 6.5.5-4.5"BS. and they both fit with no probs so it sounds like 4.25" BS would be ok.ask the manufacturer for hubcentric wheel with a center bore of 4.25" if they have those then you'll be fine. try to scrounge up some more info b4 you make a decision based on my facts. good luck.

BADLNDS

thanks for the info...i will make sure to ask those questions before i buy.

much appreciated.
-B

marko3xl3

I always heard 3rd gen 4Runners have LUGcentric and NOT HUBcententric rims...see here:

http://www.gadgetonline.com/Vibration.htm

2wheelBLACKOUT

[QUOTE=marko3xl3]I always heard 3rd gen 4Runners have LUGcentric and NOT HUBcententric rims...see here:

I don't want to challenge gadgets site on info or anything, but I am speaking from personal experience. the rims on my 3rd gen are HUBcentric. how do i know? because the the first set they sent me were LUGcentric and wouldn't fit my rig for the life of me so was the 2nd set!. PRO comp themselves verified that 3rd gen 4runners have a HUBcentric center big bore of 4.25"...the LUGcentric wheels had a center bore of 3.5". if you want, order some lugcentric wheels and tell me if they fit.

ScoTaco

Hey Badlnds,

I just saw on www.wheelersoffroad.com that they now make the streetlocks in 2 different 15" sizes that fit the Tacos and the 4Runners(I assume).Check it out.

BADLNDS

no can do on the 15" ScoTaco...my 2002 4Runner came with the factory 16". (15's don't fit)...but thanks for the headsup!

-B

ScoTaco

I know what u r sayin but these are 15's that are made to clear the calipers,such as on my Taco.I ran the 15" black steelies and had no probs.As a matter of fact they are the wheels on my truck in my Avatar.But I understand because then you have to buy 15" tires also.But then you have more selections in that size.

BADLNDS

cool...but yeah I already have tires (new) and I like the rockcrawler wheels. Heard good things about them.

post some pics of your wheels.
-B

Ironmike4x4

Ditto. When I worked at a shop I used to balance my tires every month because of the vibrations, but then I finally went to a Toyota dealership that my buddy worked for and he used the special adapter for the balancer and I haven't had a problem with it since. He himself told me our 3rd gens had problems with normal balancers since it is LUGcentric and not HUBcentric like most normal wheels were.

BADLNDS

thanks guys...i am (still) waiting on tech support at 4wheelparts for answers.

No one has had experience with these wheels though...or tech1 rockcrawler Series 51???

-B

2wheelBLACKOUT

Stock 3rd gen wheels are LUGcentric, thats why they aquire the "shank" lugs to center. After market wheels are HUBcentric which aquire "acorn" lugs. if you look at your center bore and see that it sticks out .5" that is what the wheel rests on. and that is why it is HUBcentric. we are talking about aftermarket reproduction wheels "Rockcrawler Streetlocks". NOT STOCK 3rd GEN WHEELS.

BajaRunner

just get the rims and if they dont fit take a freakin sledge hammer to them and pound 'em!

BADLNDS

that should help with the balancing!...good one SC4Runner.

I am ordering from California...and shipping to Montreal, Canada (extreme opposites) I really, really, really want to make sure they fit so I only have to pay for the shipping costs ONCE!

but if worse come to worse..I'll take your suggestion into consideration.

-B

northfacer581

QUICK BEFORE YOU ORDER!!!

i have these 16x8 streetlocks on my 99...definately love the looks, but if you EVER get muddy, they are a complettttttttttttttttte PITA to clean. the lip ("streetlock") just keeps the water sitting at the bottom (after cleaning them, the water just sits...you have to dry it off with a towel).

but if youre keeping it on the streets, get em. look great, and ive had no fitment issues.

BADLNDS

thanks northfacer581...no i will be taking them to the trails. (Thats why i am selling my AXIS alloy mags and want steelies...cheaper to replace if i break 'em).

I had the same issue with the AXIS streetlocks (but i could remove bolts and the rings to clean)...do yours work the same way?

AT least i know fitment is not a problem....thanks!

-B

northfacer581

well they do have bolts on them, but i dont think they serve a purpose. the "rings" also look to be welded on.

rocket

iTrader: (1)

yep, they are welded on. They do have tiny holes (maybe 4?) that helps water escape but the slightest amount of mud or dirt will block those holes.

If your gonna off road, stick with regular steelies...cheaper, way lighter, and less likey to catch rock rash on one of those protruding bolts.