35-ish tire on a 17-18” custom hubcap steelie (1 Viewer)

[bulwnkl]

Hey y’all

Wondering if anyone has done/seen something tall&skinny on a stock-looking custom hubcap-accepting rim. Not looking for the FJ retro’s but maybe something done from American Steel?
If so, what offset using “stock” axel widths?
Currently running a set of forged M/T-Alcoa 15x10 F/R with 35” BFG muds and have broke rear driver side axels(2) and one set of hardened hub studs. Considering going smaller/lighter/skinner. Would aid in flex too

Thanks in advance for any input and/or pictures.
I’ve been unsuccessful finding something similar to what I’m talking about

 

[cruisermatt]

I make rings to put the hubcaps on 17" Toyota spare steelies, those are a 17x7.5 with 4.25" ish backspace

I also stock the hubcaps and rims and can weld them for you for additional if you'd like.
Below are some pics from @CondeCruiser recent install.

Steel Wheel Hub Cap Rings

These steel rings weld to your 17" wheel and come tapped with three M5 holes. You'll need to drill three small holes in each of your hubcaps and use a stainless button head cap screw to secure them. Only works with later style hubcaps (not acorn caps).

cruisermatts.com

 

[EWheeler]

Read through this build for a few pages starting here:

Target carrier

for two very mediocre guys That insult would have meant a lot had you got your permission slip signed to get off the porch and join the party so you could deliver it in person verses sitting in your armchair typing on a keyboard. You should get back to droopy drawers and the back seat drivers...

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35x10.5x17 Kenda Klevers on 17" steelies with OEM hubcaps attached by custom means.

 

[mattressking]

Stock truck, stock wheels, 35s. 4” lift. I’m an idiot - missed the stock style but 17-18 mark. Disregard post.

 

[EWheeler]

Another 17" wheel option with OEM hubcaps fitted:

Shown here, but I don't see the details on the actual wheels used or method of attaching the hubcap. User is still active, so likely could get details through PM or replying to the thread.

Family FJ Build : '76 40 Resto/Frame Off (a.k.a. the Japanese Baby Buggy)

Another day with the blasting cabinet - pretty soon there won't be any parts left to blast...that'll be a good day. :-D Always seems there is more that can be blasted........ also looking forward to a day of nothing left to blast and paint as well. Enjoying watching your progress, nice work!

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[bulwnkl]

I make rings to put the hubcaps on 17" Toyota spare steelies, those are a 17x7.5 with 4.25" ish backspace

I also stock the hubcaps and rims and can weld them for you for additional if you'd like.
Below are some pics from @CondeCruiser recent install.

Steel Wheel Hub Cap Rings

These steel rings weld to your 17" wheel and come tapped with three M5 holes. You'll need to drill three small holes in each of your hubcaps and use a stainless button head cap screw to secure them. Only works with later style hubcaps (not acorn caps).

cruisermatts.com

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Thanks for the info! Any spacers needed on a pig?

 

[bulwnkl]

Another 17" wheel option with OEM hubcaps fitted:

Shown here, but I don't see the details on the actual wheels used or method of attaching the hubcap. User is still active, so likely could get details through PM or replying to the thread.

Family FJ Build : '76 40 Resto/Frame Off (a.k.a. the Japanese Baby Buggy)

Another day with the blasting cabinet - pretty soon there won't be any parts left to blast...that'll be a good day. :-D Always seems there is more that can be blasted........ also looking forward to a day of nothing left to blast and paint as well. Enjoying watching your progress, nice work!

forum.ih8mud.com

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Thanks!

 

[CondeCruiser]

Thanks for the info! Any spacers needed on a pig?

I am not running spacers on the disc brake axle in my 40. Tie rods clear by about 1 1/2".

 

[zerotreedelta]

Another 17" wheel option with OEM hubcaps fitted:

Shown here, but I don't see the details on the actual wheels used or method of attaching the hubcap. User is still active, so likely could get details through PM or replying to the thread.

Family FJ Build : '76 40 Resto/Frame Off (a.k.a. the Japanese Baby Buggy)

Another day with the blasting cabinet - pretty soon there won't be any parts left to blast...that'll be a good day. :-D Always seems there is more that can be blasted........ also looking forward to a day of nothing left to blast and paint as well. Enjoying watching your progress, nice work!

forum.ih8mud.com

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Those are mine - they're a 17x8 Vision Rally wheel:

Vision Wheel 55 Rally Aluminum Wheels & 55 Rally Aluminum Rims On Sale

Founded in 1976, Vision Wheel is one of the nations leading providers of custom wheels for cars and trucks, and one of the first manufacturers of custom wheels and tires for ATVs, UTVs and golf cars. Vision Wheels main offices are located in Decatur, Alabama and Rancho Cucamonga, California...

www.visionwheel.com

I ended up fabbing up a new lip on the hubcap itself to clip to the rim where the typical Chevy rally dishes would go. Size and backspacing works nicely, and the 17 gives a bit more room around the front discs.

Tires are a bit smaller than 35s though - more like 32s. (255/75/17 if I recall)