16x6 Toyota pickup plain steel wheel . Alternative to Non USA split rim. (1 Viewer)

[83bj60]

If you wouldn't mind, these look like the perfect rims. Then maybe a 235 BFG.

Thank you

Firstly, corect my terms if I don't use them properly.

By backspacing I actually mean the distance from the inner surface of the central wheel disk (at the studs) to the rim lip (place a straight piece of wood across the rim and measure from the inside mating surface to the underside of that peice of wood).

By rim width I mean the inside width at the rim lip


So... the 16 inch Toyota rim is: 6 inches wide and "backspacing" is 3.5". OTOH, the old style OEM 60 series white rim is 6 inches wide (but 15 inches in diameter) and the "backspacing" is 3.25 inches.

In other words, the 16 injch wheel will make the track (1/4 nch x 2) narrower than the original (on a 60). Of course, it also depends on the tire you are using.

This rim is ideal for a truck type 235/85R16, but is probably a bit narrow for the larger "MUD" 255/85R16.

On my 80 series I have used this rim with the 235/85R16 W985 Blizzaks, a tire that is not great for holding the road when taken at speed in bumpy curves, but that has proven great for pure grip on ice and packed snow and quite durable on top of that. Drawback, poor handling at speed and a fairly harsh ride.

I don't know about the BFG, sorry can't comment. What is intended use?

 

[Beast II]

Thank you for the info on back-spacing.

Intended use will be highway and around town in dry California and some camping off fire roads...nothing too crazy. I'm converting the BJ42 to bio-diesel (just changing out the fuel lines), so I'm trying to figure out which tire will be best suited for the BJ. It's a non-turbo and I don't want to create too much drag with a large tire, but still want something that will take me into the hills.

 

[83bj60]

Then any tire in the 235/85R16 configuration would work well with this rim. If you find a good tire for that application - mostly durable highway and robust enough with decent enough traction for tough but dry (no mud) roads - in that size, let me know

 

[Beast II]

My local Toyota dealership just quoted me $173/each for these rims....wow.

 

[FJ60Cam]

I asked CDan about these a few weeks ago...

He can get them to us for $120.48 each + shipping. The list price is $160.64.

I like these alot, just wish they were a little wider.

 

[twstrchasr]

RredFJ40, WHERE did you locate these 16" chromies? Are these the used stuff SOR wants $350 each for, USED? If so, you can add my vote to your use of the term "exhorbitant"... BTW, that's pretty much what Toyota Canada wanted a few years ago for their stock OEM 15" chromies.... NO THANKS!!!

I just wish there were places where stainless steel versions could be made. At that price, it may well be interesting, as these wheels would be guaranteed not to rust ever (in 316 SS, at least )

$350.00 EACH.... !! I have been wanting an extra set of steel wheels for my 62 as well. Been wanting something very plain looking..Something like the "NATO" wheels that are avaiable for LR's. Honestly, they don't have to be steel, but it would be nice !! Didn't mean to hijack, just need some options. Seems I'm not the only one looking .

 

[Bryan062087]

$350.00 EACH.... !! I have been wanting an extra set of steel wheels for my 62 as well. Been wanting something very plain looking..Something like the "NATO" wheels that are avaiable for LR's. Honestly, they don't have to be steel, but it would be nice !! Didn't mean to hijack, just need some options. Seems I'm not the only one looking .

This is why i originally made this thread, I thought the wheels I listed might be similar to the "nato" type wheels. But now we know they arent.

Only options there are to run the kind of wheel you are talking about that I know of are:

1. To use fj40 disc brake wheels (15" but you could get them made into 16" for $)

2. Use the toyota split rims that came on non usa cruisers and risk blowing your face off- 16x5.5"

3. Find some ancient chevy truck wheels from the 60's or 70's that are 6 bolt pattern - these look almost identical to the fj40 wheels but are 16" instead of 15". I know some of these came in really narrow sizes like 4" widths etc, wider ones may exist.

4. Get a more modern chevy 6 bolt rim that looks somewhat similar to the "Nato" style wheels and paint over the silver with grey paint or white etc. These came on base model chevy trucks from like 85-95 and are 16x6.5.


Also, on the chevrolet wheels the backspacing might not be correct and the center hole may need to be enlarged to fit over the cruiser hubs on the front axle.


Chrome sucks. Stupid American car market.

 

[twstrchasr]

This might be way off base but what is the style of the factory wheel that the spare came on ? I'm talking US mkt. I haven't taken the spare off to look but that might be the "style" I'm looking for.

BTW, what do you mean by "split" rims ?

My factory chromies are in excellent condition but I was (even) thinking of going with a non-steel that could be painted. I've been looking around for a spoked design that had as few "spokes" as possible. I guess a star design would be a better description.

 

[JohnnyC]

you want rims from: Stockton Wheel

Jacket here on mud has them on his rig see link for more details:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/223758-belated-intro-76-fj40.html

see post #5

these stocktons are quite rover looking...... see link for a comparison: LANDROVER SPECIALIST SIMMONITES WHEELS

the nato rims or Wolf rims have way too many holes for my likeing

 

[JohnnyC]

split rims:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/199121-255-85-r16-bf-goodrich-mud-split-rims.html

split rims:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-...e-oem-split-rims-tubeless-wider-new-rims.html

 

[twstrchasr]

Thanks JonnyC...I agree about the holes on the Wolf's. Too many holes for my taste too....Yes, that 40 is what I'm thinking about....Also, thanks for the info concerning the split wheels !!

 

[83bj60]

I asked CDan about these a few weeks ago...

He can get them to us for $120.48 each + shipping. The list price is $160.64.

I like these alot, just wish they were a little wider.

For once, you Americans pay way more than we do here in Canada. I presume it's because the wheels are actually made here, perhaps?

If you ask nicely to some of those Canadians here who have dealer prices, you may be able to get them for much less than $120.