are 96 land cruiser rims interchangeable with 96 4runner?

[ejames82]

hello,

I have a set of winter tires on rims for my land cruiser. I would like to put some summer tires on rims permanently, so all I would need to do is remove the lug nuts and change the wheel, once in the spring and once in the fall so I will be prepared for the approaching season. I don't like taking the tire off of the rim because I think it's not good for the tire. just my opinion.

land cruiser rims are impossible to find cheap, where 4runner rims are sometimes available in salvage yards.

I did some investigating and it appears that 4runner rims are interchangeable with land cruiser. my cruiser is a 96. is this true?

what years are interchangeable, and in what way(s)?
are there differences, what are they, and is there a way around these differences?

all info is much appreciated.

 

[aviator31]

Lots of 3rd Gen 4Runner guys ran the LC 80 series wheels. The LC wheels have more back spacing and are .5" wider I believe. Same bolt pattern obviously.

 

[jp_waltz]

Has to be 16". I believe there might be an offset difference as well.

 

[ejames82]

aviator31,

what do you mean by 'back spacing'?


jp_waltz,

what do you mean by 'offset'?
sorry, I am not familiar with the lingo.


thanks for the replies.

 

[noecia]

The easiest way to measure backspace is to lay the wheel face down onto the ground so the backside of the wheel is facing up. Take a straight edge and lay it diagonally across the inboard flange of the wheel. Take a tape measure and measure the distance from where the straight edge contacts the inboard flange to the hub mounting pad of the wheel. This measurement is backspace

 

[jp_waltz]

If their 16" wheels they should fit but may require spacers. Look at "spidertrax" website. It'll get you the info needed. They may work just fine w out however. You may want to search the "tire/wheel tech" section here

 

[ejames82]

thanks to everybody who replied. I was able to understand all of it.
every once in a while a 4runner makes an appearance at my local salvage yard. I just have to keep stopping in there, otherwise somebody else will get them rims.

much appreciated.