my 16" wheels

[Super77]

<- fan of the pizza cutters.

 

[idigfjs]

very good thanks for the info.

 

[kjedmondson182]

Really you have to do some searching depending on where you are. Some people have found them for cheap from their local Toyota dealerships, some have Toyota specific auto wrecking yards that they have been found at, and they can also be found on the internet.

There are a few different variants, there is a 15x7 1st/2nd Gen Tacome/Hilux version, there is the 16x7 Tundra/Seqouia/New Gen Tacoma, and then there is the FJ Cruiser version which is a 17x7.

I found mine on craigslist, 4 for a 100 bucks. I wouldn't be afraid to run the 17"s mentioned above...seems to be more tire options available.

 

[dbleon]

I love my steelies too!

FYI Discount tire carries inspected used/new steelies for CHEAP.

 

[idigfjs]

Thanks for the info. I deal with discount through my business so ill ask the local manager. Love ur trucks stance. What sz tires r u running and lift type and size. I bought a 60 with 130k miles on it but it needs some work.

It starts and drives fine but take you'r foot off the gas and it dies. I noticed four maybe five hoses that arnt connected. Wondering if that's it. The guy sd it ran fine a yr ago but has been setting and looks like the hoses have been chewed through.

 

[gregnash]

Yeah you are definitely going to want to get those hoses taken care of... are they vacuum lines or are they hoses hoses?
DBLEON - how are you liking the 17s with those Rocky Mountains? I heard good things about the tires and they seem to be relatively cheap.

 

[kjedmondson182]

 

[island45]

If you want the 'look' but want to keep your stock wheels or maybe you have some 15" steelies already, there is a tire in 15" size that has the same width and diameter as a 255 85 16. I run the 255 16s on both my one ton fords,, but wanted stock wheels and hubcaps for my fj 45. These are 9.50 33 15s. And I just mounted a set on this 60 . They are on rims from my '76 fj 40 parts truck. Also I measured the 16" rims from '94 T100 and they have the same offset, should bolt onto the 60 with no problems.

 

[idigfjs]

thanks and what manufacturer is making those 33s? and what wheels are on the 45. that is a very very cool truck. i for sure want to do the hub caps and same wheels on the 55 i am about to start. are the hub caps available through toyota still?

 

[island45]

The ones I have come from Les Schwabb Tire centers. It's an off-brand called DEAN. I think BF Goodrich makes them too. About 5 years ago when the construction industry was still good here I bought a complete extra set of 4 because they said there were only 63 tires of that size left in their system, so I said bring me in 8 of them. The last 4 I just put on the 60. Speaking of 60, I'll be 60 in May, maybe that's why I like the old skool tall skinnies.........

 

[gregnash]

You are talking about the DEAN WILDCATS which are also sold under the Mastercraft brand name at Les Schwab.

And no, the tall skinny (pizza cutter) look is something of an acquired taste. I love, the wife not so much, have to run purchases by the boss and so far she says no.

For the FJ40 steelies, you can get the from CruiserCorp as well as the Hubcaps, not cheap but they are OGs.

 

[BulletHead]

I believe this is the PN.

STL69392U45

 

[BulletHead]

Do you need to add spacers to use the steelies on the 60/62s?

 

[Ian Crawford]

I like it! I almost went this route but found a local guy with a nice set of stock 60 chrome 15s.

 

[BlackCat]

So I'm assuming any newer 6-lug Toyota wheel will work, possibly using a spacer if needed? I've been thinking of picking up a set of 16x8 2016-2017 Tacoma rims. Trying to figure out how it's going to look.

 

[Shacklewhacker]

Running powder coated Tundra steelies with spacers as well with 235/85/16 Duratacs. Love the setup - great off road, and good road manners.

 

[Shacklewhacker]

Do you need to add spacers to use the steelies on the 60/62s?

Yes you do if you want to keep the offset/axle beam load in the right place.