new wheels...no spacer required :D

[mr_manny]

finally got around to testing my trial wheel that arrived a few weeks ago.

running fj60 vented rotors w/large 4runner calipers

16" wheels are available through summit with a custom BS = 3 1/8th inches

NO caliper clearance issues to report

now I just need to order 3 more, and rubber to match

 

[KY854RUN]

That's great, who makes it?

What is the P/N?

Can you get them in different colors?

Cost?

 

[centerlineseal]

Yeah!

x2 Sounds like Summit is where you gottem' Are those 16 inchers? With 3-1/8" backspacing? How much were they. I'll be runnin' the same disk settup you described.

Thanks

 

[mr_manny]

Just call summit, and tell them you want the same wheels as manny

 

[DallasFJ40]

Very nice. What size shoes are you getting?

 

[mr_manny]

The only thing better then the manufacturing quality of the wheel is the cost - $47 each,

Part# 70-7660-SPEC
http://www.uswheel.com/trailer/75_detail.gif

SPEC = you must specify the BS
US wheel informed me that 3 1/8th is the Minimum BS available on this 16x6 wheel.

All custom BS wheels will be BARE metal, and take a week or so before they are shipped...you shoot them what ever color you want.

btw,
They also make a 16x7 (70-7760-SPEC) wheel, which may be available w/less BS...
http://www.uswheel.com/steel/70_detail.gif

hth,
manny

 

[mr_manny]

Very nice. What size shoes are you getting?

currently thinking 285/75R16

 

[Vicm]

Mr Manny

Thanks for the pics. I have the exact same rim and wheel hub. I was going to use the 4runner calipers , but I went for the LC calipers instead . I was concerned with BMC more than with clearance.
Anyway what BMC are you using?
I also noticed that your wheel studs seem to be short, but maybe it is just my bad eye sight.
Vic

 

[mr_manny]

Vic,
Could you explain what is BMC?

Out of curiosity, what is the difference between LC calipers and large 4runner calipers?
My calipers have 4 equal size (large) pistons, where other calipers have a two-large/two-small configuration.

The studs are fine, the taller then average lug-nuts give the illusion of short studs (your not the 1st to commented on this).
Thanks for your concern,
manny

 

[Vicm]

Thanks man.
BMC I mean brake master cylinder .
I was afraid my old brake drum master cylinder, wouldn't work good with the heavier 4runner calipers so I used the land cruiser calipers.
Now I have my front and rear caliper are exactly the same. It worked out fine, but I really wanted the 4runner calipers. I thought that will proportion the brakes better. I read some where , that with the 4runner calipers you might have to use a differenr brake master Cylinder. That is why I asked.

Vic

 

[mr_manny]

My MC came from a 4whl disc Supra I found in the yard (15/16" bore)...bolts right-on.
A cruiser shop that I trust told me this is the minimum bore they recommended for a 4whl disc setup.
My rears are GM MonteCarlo calipers, a common setup...tons of info from search/FAQ.

I'm positive my brakes prevented me from hitting a guy, as he stepped off the sidewalk and right into my lane.
Between my truck skidding to a stop, and him screaming "I'm sorry!, I'm sorry!"...I forgot to yell at him

This reminds me, due to my GM rear-rotors, my rear studs were on the short-side (original 72 studs).
A set of fj60 studs (approx 1/4" longer) took care of that.

hth,
manny

 

[Vicm]

Thanks for the reply . That guy was lucky. I am always worried about things like that. You can't be too careful these days with kids running around like they own the streets.
Vic

 

[aandy767]

Looks like the TRE has plenty of clearance. Do you think you could have used say 3.5" or even 4.0" Back space? You should have a nice wide stance the way you have it. With 4.0" it would not be a custom order. I like 16" rims anyway.

Thanks Andy

 

[mr_manny]

Andy,
I'm sure you would not encounter any issues from running a stock 3.5" BS.

only other pic I found of TRE clearance:

gimp to the rescue
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GIMP

With the stock 3.5 BS, I was already rubbing on the inside rear wheel-wells and caught the Steering Box sheet-metal cover.
For these reasons, I would not recommend running anything MORE then the stock BS.

I guess you could extend your bump-stops to limit the articulation if you wanted to run more BS?

If anyone is interested, I'll take some TRE clearance measurements when I get some tires.

 

[aandy767]

OK, when I get paint on my rig 3 1/8" it is. I've been though the "wheel" search about a hundred times.

What kind of tire are going with, and why 6" width. I was think 7" wide wheels.

My rig only has a couple of laps around the block, and I hate to get some wheels and find out they're not right.

 

[mr_manny]

I am really pleased with my current setup:
Stock fj40 wheels (5.5" width) with 33x10.5 tires...I think 6" will be perfect for 285/75R16s.

The other reason for going with this width, is the future beadlock mod
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=133700&page=2

These kits usually add an additional 1" to 1.5" to the wheels width.

Since custom BS wheels already come bare, I couldn't resist

 

[mr_manny]

remaining wheels arrived

Beadlock kit from ruffstuffspecialties.com, thanks Dan

another angle of backspacing

between stock

new wheels

 

[mr_manny]

some progress...my buddy Doug welded up 2 inners

snapped a pic to show what it looked like before grinding

after more grinding

Doug took care of the valve = proper orientation is a good thing

after some sanding with a 60grit disc

I think this one is ready for etching primer and paint

3 more to go...

 

[KT40]

Manny, you gonna have those on for Rubithon?

 

[mr_manny]

Ken,
The game-plan is to keep my 33s for DD, and my new bling for wheelin

Hope to have wheels painted on Sat. and mounted on Monday...