Personalizing the whip / goodbye Caddilac
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Scratch that.... no you didnt.
One other thing to remember - you'll almost undoubtedly need new lug nuts with new wheels. Different wheels have different seats that the nuts need to snug up against and I'm going to bet the stock lug nuts won't be right for any aftermarket (or other-manufacturers' OEM wheels). Better to know that up front than to have an unsafe condition with nuts that can back off the lug, and also damage your new wheels. 
Not sure if you have Discount Tire in your neck of the woods but I have twice bought full sets of lug nuts from them for $40-45 and been able to ensure they fit correctly while at the shop.
Not sure if you have Discount Tire in your neck of the woods but I have twice bought full sets of lug nuts from them for $40-45 and been able to ensure they fit correctly while at the shop.
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One other thing to remember - you'll almost undoubtedly need new lug nuts with new wheels. Different wheels have different seats that the nuts need to snug up against and I'm going to bet the stock lug nuts won't be right for any aftermarket (or other-manufacturers' OEM wheels). Better to know that up front than to have an unsafe condition with nuts that can back off the lug, and also damage your new wheels.
Not sure if you have Discount Tire in your neck of the woods but I have twice bought full sets of lug nuts from them for $40-45 and been able to ensure they fit correctly while at the shop.
Good looking out! Must remember, order new lug nuts. Yes, we do, love the Discount Tire.
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Ok, tomorrow I'm going to try out the neighbors 20" wheels and tires, see how it looks, I may hate it. I'll share pics even if I hate it just so y'all can judge & mock.
275/60 20 would be a good fit
For your needs I really like the:
From Least offroad to most offroad
Michelin LTX A/T 2
Continental Terraincontact A/T
Bridgestone Dueller AT Revo 2
BF Goodrich Allterrain KO2
For your needs I really like the:
From Least offroad to most offroad
Michelin LTX A/T 2
Continental Terraincontact A/T
Bridgestone Dueller AT Revo 2
BF Goodrich Allterrain KO2
If you're really not going to touch dirt at all, and if you're far enough south that you don't see ice/snow, I would ignore the all-terrain/all seasons and put a performance truck tire on it. Turn in and grip will be hugely enhanced which even if you're not driving hard is valuable in a panic maneuver situation. Look at www.tirerack.com at their surveys to see how people rank tires within a category.
Yes this is heresy on most of Mud as these guys generally like to get their trucks out on dirt and rocks but if that's your intended purpose you may as well do it.
Edit: one more thought re: how you could do this without breaking the bank - I think the recent years of 4runners both share the same bolt pattern as 80s and also in some trims came with 20" wheels. Possibly close to you; might be worth test fitting these: Toyota 4Runner Limited 20 Wheels
Yes this is heresy on most of Mud as these guys generally like to get their trucks out on dirt and rocks but if that's your intended purpose you may as well do it.
Edit: one more thought re: how you could do this without breaking the bank - I think the recent years of 4runners both share the same bolt pattern as 80s and also in some trims came with 20" wheels. Possibly close to you; might be worth test fitting these: Toyota 4Runner Limited 20 Wheels
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If your interested I really like the 17" wheels from a FJCruiser that are gun metal gray and direct fir with a 33" tire...look sharp. Saw them on a guys cruiser the other day and now looking for them!
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Super helpful!! Thank You!! I like the look of the KO2, looks beefy but not to bubbly.
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If you're really not going to touch dirt at all, and if you're far enough south that you don't see ice/snow, I would ignore the all-terrain/all seasons and put a performance truck tire on it. Turn in and grip will be hugely enhanced which even if you're not driving hard is valuable in a panic maneuver situation. Look at www.tirerack.com at their surveys to see how people rank tires within a category.
Yes this is heresy on most of Mud as these guys generally like to get their trucks out on dirt and rocks but if that's your intended purpose you may as well do it.
Edit: one more thought re: how you could do this without breaking the bank - I think the recent years of 4runners both share the same bolt pattern as 80s and also in some trims came with 20" wheels. Possibly close to you; might be worth test fitting these: Toyota 4Runner Limited 20 Wheels
Oh heck yeah, that would be worth a test fit. I could get them powder coated to "freshen them up" a bit. Thank You!
Powder coat. The stock wheels are classic and you can get a range of tires to fit your needs. You can even do two tone, a nice slate for the pebble blasted part of the stockers vs, the machined part that looks real nice in more of a dark pewter tone.
How dare you speak as if that's not one extraordinarily sexy snow bunny of a truck! I know it's a ford...but it's still an Icelandic Art peice.
I know you want big wheels but I would advise against it. It just won't look right on a 20yr old Land Cruiser. To get away with big wheels you need big rubber to balance it all out otherwise you end up with the low-profile truck rice look. In my opinion, which means nothing on the internet, 17s are the perfect size for this truck. You get a wheel that doesn't look too small and you can easily add the sidewall height to balance it out without the need for a big lift.
My all-time favorite is the SCS F5. I think they would look sweet in silver. Classic wheel design for classic body lines. If you are dead set on dubz, go to a few tire/wheel shops to see if they have a set they can mount up for reference. You may find that you don't like how it looks once they are on the truck.
My all-time favorite is the SCS F5. I think they would look sweet in silver. Classic wheel design for classic body lines. If you are dead set on dubz, go to a few tire/wheel shops to see if they have a set they can mount up for reference. You may find that you don't like how it looks once they are on the truck.
That picture is not of the true tire size. This size close to what comes stock on the newer American trucks with 20s. For reference:
275/60/20
275/55/20
275/60/20
Like Jen, I'm a fan of the BFG KO2. They look "right" to me.
You should check out stock Tacoma wheels, especially the TRD versions. Try CL or Mud classified for deals.
You should check out stock Tacoma wheels, especially the TRD versions. Try CL or Mud classified for deals.
Wiat, is this supposed to be something bad because OMG it's gorgeous!
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No, it's not something bad, it's just a whollllle lot of rubber!
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I like this! I think it's just my tire y'all. they are so bubbly looking on the sides....they need more tread coming around the edges, which sucks because my tires are pretty new.
