I am looking to install these aluminum wheels on my '85 pickup. I did already search the forums, and found some pics and info regarding spacers, etc. Since there are multiple widths available, I am wondering if anyone who has done this can tell me exactly what set-up/width of spacer(s) I need, and if there are any general complications fitting these on the old trucks. I would like to keep this process as cheap as possible. I spent hours refinishing and clear coating the wheels before I even fit-tested them on the truck! Oops! Also, My stock wheels are the same width across, 16" rim to rim, and the tire size is P235 75R/15, so I assume these aluminum rims are also considered 15's...? They are 8" wide. Thanks for the advice. -Steve

 

I am assuming those are 15" Tacoma rims.

I can't speak of their fitment on a solid axle rig, but I have had a set of those, a set of the 16" rims in the same style, and now 16" 5 stars from an '01 4Runner without ANY fit problems or backspacing issues. So I guess you just need to find out what the backspacing difference was between 85 and 86.

Now that I think of it. The reason I got the 15's in the first place was bc the calipers couldn't clear the inside of the rim. The PO of the rims was a kid that worked at Toyota and got the take off set on a trade in. He threw em on his SA pickup and couldn't pull it out of the driveway. I didn't see his pickup, so I can't tell you if it was an 84/85, or it was an earlier generation pickup.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...wheels-200701/

And welcome to Yotatech, happy reading!!

 

You need 1" spacers to clear front...nothing more. Rear spacers will compliment the front. So think/buy x4 and you'll be set.

 

IFS OEM alloys do not fit Solid Axle Toyotas without wheel spacers. Period.

 

The Wabbit is wise.

Fink

 

Hey wabbit. Where do you think he can get some spacers?

if you order them Friday night, they will get there saturday morning, right?

Hehehe

 

Thanks for the replies. Yeah I did notice that backing the wheel off from the hub in front just a tiny bit (an inch or less) made it not rub on the steering joint and brake caliper. But still, what a tight clearance! I've been lookin' on Ebay, and this one dude sells a pair of 1.25" spacers for $57 shipped. i'll probably go this route and try one set for the front first and see if the difference front/back is super noticable. Wabbit, wanna match their price?

 

Nope. I like to actually MAKE money when I sell stuff.