Thinking of bringing some 16 & 17 inch wheels to market (1 Viewer)
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There are no factory LC wheels that are forged. And before somebody mentions the Rock Warrior wheel, that is not a Toyota wheel.
IMO, I don't think any of the replica wheels mentioned will sell well....simply because the OE versions are available.
I'd be interested to see that "sweet TRD style at +30ET" though.
IMO, I don't think any of the replica wheels mentioned will sell well....simply because the OE versions are available.
I'd be interested to see that "sweet TRD style at +30ET" though.
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That was my suspicion, too. But it is widely repeated that they all are. At least I've read that countless times.
Possibly not. I think 17's had a chance because until recently there were very few options that were hubcentric and not too aggressive offset. Hence the main reason the RW are popular, as far as I understand. The Alphaequipt may gain some traction there, though, which is why I'm hesitant to chase the 17" segment. But yeah, 16x8, probably not. The 16x7? Maybe.
This is machined face with black, but they come in other options. I haven't gotten a good weight rating yet, but it doesn't seem beefy enough. I think the heaviest axle rating on a 200 series is just under 2000kg. So theoretically a wheel should be rated for 1000kg according to my understanding. Ideally I'd feel better if it was even more.
Just looked it up and the OEM 79 series wheel is 23.8lbs, so I'd be quite happy at 22lbs. There may not be a lot of pizza cutter fans out there, but I think the GXL wheel is a really great choice. I'm trying to run the lightest weight 33" wheel/tire combo I can find. The 7" wide 79 series wheel let me run a 50 lb 255/85R16, gives me the exact stance I want and I can get rid of my heavy wheel spacers. All in I'd be under 75 lbs per corner. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I also think they look pretty good on a 100 series. I think they'd look sick in bronze, too.
ASPW agrees:
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I love the look, personally. I could probably get a run as small as 6 sets, only because I've been working with a guy who has some in stock which means I wouldn't have to order a whole production run. So it's definitely on the table even if just for fun at this point. It's not going to pay for Christmas vacation, that's for sure 
Would love to see a replica of either of these in 5x150.
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I think I might be able to get the one on the left in 18" but I hadn't been paying much attention to that size. The 17" TRD style I showed above was the closest I came to it, but notice how much stronger those that you show look.
I’d be all in for a set of those in 18s. That’s the best looking TRD wheel imo. It looks good on every rig I’ve seen them on from 4runners to 60s and 80s. It’s a timeless design.
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I really wish I could order à la carte, but generally speaking 40 wheels is the minimum, and that's usually talking them down. If I put in an order for something else I'll be sure to check to see if they can't include a set of them though. It comes down to availability. Most of the time they have to be manufactured after order.
Good to know you like that style though. If I ever did custom wheels that's on my short list for a 16 or 17 size.
Good to know you like that style though. If I ever did custom wheels that's on my short list for a 16 or 17 size.
Couldn’t resist posting a picture of mine with 16x6 79 series wheels.... thread-related content: might be into 16x7s that’d allow 255s. And my wheels and tires are 77# each, IIRC.
Although if the E7 trucks were using the same wheels (which it looks like they were), maybe 255s aren’t too ridiculously balloon-like on a 6” rim....
Don't know if these have been mentioned yet, but I'm very happy with my Hutchinson Rock Monsters. They're 17x8.5 +27, and I run a 285/75r17, which is basically 34x11. No rubbing, decent amount of tire selection at that size, and an easy to way to get the biggest tire on a 100 without worrying about a body lift. For a functional wheel, I think that's a great size.
The 60 series guys use 255s on the factory 16x6 all the time.
I like the look of your ride. What tire size do you run on those steelies? I'm assuming no lift as well?
Thanks!
235/85 R16. I’m an old Land Rover guy so that’s been my go-to size for several decades...
re the lift, Dobinsons C59-223V rear coils and Dobinsons TBs up front. So not much nominal lift but easily 1.5” taller at the back than the factory rears, which had clearly been replaced not too long before I bought her.
ROH Australia makes a 5x150 110mm +47 in a 17x8 and there are some discontinued 16x8 still out there. Style is the Octagon. Good luck getting them to the USA.
I’m looking for some steel wheels for my ‘99 100 series. I like #3. Where can I order some?
