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I like mud terrains. Maybe I shouldn't but I only see MTs in that size. I can get km3s in 255/85/16 locally. Pricey though. I've been usimg KM2s for a long time now.42601-60262-03 16X6 OEM Toyota Steel Wheels for 70 series (same specs you listed above), go well with 255/85 R 16, and available from your local toyota dealer. Lots of folks using this combo and tire size.
Like @svsisu said, I went with the 42601-60262-03 16X6 OEM Toyota Steel Wheels. Worth every penny! they are well made and a stock Toyota part. It takes a lot of the thinking about backspacing out as well. and if you have been looking for rims you should already know its kinda a pain in the ass with these 70 series. I don't know of any US market Toyota rims that work without spacers that are easy to find. I am sure somebody else would know on here though. I like the skinny tire because it helps the vehicle wonder around the road less. In my opinion Land cruisers with the solid axle in the front seem to drive better on the road with a skinner tire. (when all your ball joints, steering play and adjustments are in check)I like mud terrains. Maybe I shouldn't but I only see MTs in that size. I can get km3s in 255/85/16 locally. Pricey though. I've been usimg KM2s for a long time now.
Any opinions on the Yokahama Geolandar MT G003? They are less expensive and I've seen them on a number of cruisers lately.
If I wanted to look for used rims, are there any common donors? I didn't have much luck finding tacoma/4runner rims that match but thst would be ideal. Otherwise I'll order the OEM ones.
Anyone suggest a reason not to go from 285/75/16 to 255/85/16? I kinda want to try slightly taller/skinnier size.
Ernesto doesn’t know it yet but he’s taking me on a guided trip of the atacama desert in Argentina next year. Troopy to Troopy. Good guy for sure.Yes it is, courtesy of Ernesto @overlandtheamericas (he's on instagram, not sure about 'mud). Total gamechanger.
Thank you for the kind thoughts. I've got a lot of plans and a lot of updates for this thing.Good looking truck with some well thought out build additions.
Being from Australia I assume the truck is rhd? If that’s the case you’re going to have issue with a drive south as Costa Rica will not allow entry of a rhd vehicle. The workaround could be shipping from a point north (Veracruz Mx) to Colombia: if there’s a will there’s a way.
Good luck with your build and future travel!
I have the Yokohama Geolandar in the 255/85r16 size on my troopy. They're the 3rd set of them that I've had and I really like them. Reasonable price point and handle well. They were also pretty much all that was available for a while.I like mud terrains. Maybe I shouldn't but I only see MTs in that size. I can get km3s in 255/85/16 locally. Pricey though. I've been usimg KM2s for a long time now.
Any opinions on the Yokahama Geolandar MT G003? They are less expensive and I've seen them on a number of cruisers lately.
If I wanted to look for used rims, are there any common donors? I didn't have much luck finding tacoma/4runner rims that match but thst would be ideal. Otherwise I'll order the OEM ones.
Anyone suggest a reason not to go from 285/75/16 to 255/85/16? I kinda want to try slightly taller/skinnier size.
based on that order, trailer rims comes to mindOn my rims, this is what I think I'm looking for:
Sound right? Any recommendations on a source or vendor? I'm looking for tough, steel, cheap, roughly in that order.
- 16x6 rims
- 3.5" backspacing
- ~0 offset
- 6x139.7 bolt pattern
Are you on OEM (16x6) rims?I have the Yokohama Geolandar in the 255/85r16 size on my troopy. They're the 3rd set of them that I've had and I really like them. Reasonable price point and handle well. They were also pretty much all that was available for a while.
I have them on tacoma 16×7 rims.Are you on OEM (16x6) rims?
I imagine you are running spacers then as well? I read somewhere that the Tacoma rims have a 4.5" backspace and need spacers on a 70 series.I have them on tacoma 16×7 rims.
Yup, 1.25" spacers. Not ideal but I haven't had any issues. If I were to do it over I'd get the OEM 70 series steel wheelsI imagine you are running spacers then as well? I read somewhere that the Tacoma rims have a 4.5" backspace and need spacers on a 70 series.
I like mud terrains. Maybe I shouldn't but I only see MTs in that size. I can get km3s in 255/85/16 locally. Pricey though. I've been usimg KM2s for a long time now.
Any opinions on the Yokahama Geolandar MT G003? They are less expensive and I've seen them on a number of cruisers lately.
If I wanted to look for used rims, are there any common donors? I didn't have much luck finding tacoma/4runner rims that match but thst would be ideal. Otherwise I'll order the OEM ones.
Anyone suggest a reason not to go from 285/75/16 to 255/85/16? I kinda want to try slightly taller/skinnier size.
I am waffling on the OEM rims for two reasons.Yup, 1.25" spacers. Not ideal but I haven't had any issues. If I were to do it over I'd get the OEM 70 series steel wheels
17s would give me a lot more tire choice, which might be important in South America. And I don't really need all the sidewall of 16s with this rig.
What year 4runner did the rims come from? Do you need spacers?