just change\mount them yourself. It's really easy. Then just take em and get em balanced. Tire shops just don't know how to work on the toyota splits.
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just change\mount them yourself. It's really easy. Then just take em and get em balanced. Tire shops just don't know how to work on the toyota splits.
i'm not gay (or a chick) but i do like the look of the old plain white wagon wheels.
but, i must admit that wagon wheels don't look right on a cruiser with anything but a square bezel. but that's just me. does that make me "new old school" or "old new school" ???
i will agree with a few others on this thread, 16" splits would look great on your rig. black wall out, for any combo.
skinny 16" rims do limit the tire selection, but if you are looking to mount tall skinny tires, you should have no problems with finding a tire you like.
the nice thing about splits, is you can mount the tires yourself. do a little research (online, there is info out there) on how to do it PROPERLY, and you should be good to go.
there must be a reason that you can still buy a brand new cruiser with split rims downunder.
split rims can be dangerous if you don't know what you are doing but, so can driving a car.
front hub caps on the back seem a little out of place.
even on blocks, it's still a very nice 45...
crusty
but, i must admit that wagon wheels don't look right on a cruiser with anything but a square bezel. but that's just me. does that make me "new old school" or "old new school" ???
i will agree with a few others on this thread, 16" splits would look great on your rig. black wall out, for any combo.
skinny 16" rims do limit the tire selection, but if you are looking to mount tall skinny tires, you should have no problems with finding a tire you like.
the nice thing about splits, is you can mount the tires yourself. do a little research (online, there is info out there) on how to do it PROPERLY, and you should be good to go.
there must be a reason that you can still buy a brand new cruiser with split rims downunder.
split rims can be dangerous if you don't know what you are doing but, so can driving a car.
front hub caps on the back seem a little out of place.
even on blocks, it's still a very nice 45...
crusty
My truck has LT265-75R-16s on Toyota steel wheels, these are not 'skinny' tires and there are no problems with this combination.
What you're calling "old plain white wagon wheels" isn't what I was referring to was it?
What you're calling "old plain white wagon wheels" isn't what I was referring to was it?
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cruiser_guy
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Many tire shops don't like split rims or charge extra because they can be dangerous to work on if not done right!!
Think truck tire shops can do it.
Never had problems with split rims and tires shops here in Germany
Cheers
Peter
Never had problems with split rims and tires shops here in Germany
Cheers
Peter
JohnnyC
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they are right many tire places here in the usa do not do split rims...because they think all split rims are dangerous. Old style splits from the 50's really put a damper on split rims here...they were dangerous.
toyota uses a "split ring" design...very safe IMO
the only danger is seating the bead while airing up...a simple chain around the tire is all you need.
The thing about split rims is that you do not need to bring them to a tire place...you do them yourself. Very easy to do.
X2 I agree with Peter ... split rims are the way to go for that rig
good thread:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/199121-255-85-r16-bf-goodrich-mud-split-rims.html
toyota uses a "split ring" design...very safe IMO
the only danger is seating the bead while airing up...a simple chain around the tire is all you need.
The thing about split rims is that you do not need to bring them to a tire place...you do them yourself. Very easy to do.
X2 I agree with Peter ... split rims are the way to go for that rig
good thread:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/199121-255-85-r16-bf-goodrich-mud-split-rims.html
KT40
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Hubcaps are the bomb!
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Uh, where'd you get the sliding rear window? Nice!!
KT40
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I bought the back of cab from SOR.So when it arrived,to my surprize, that was in it!
It is missing one of the sliding doors but I think I can make something work.It is also a factory Toyota part!
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It is also a factory Toyota part!
It is?? Any chance there is a part number on it?
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
what type of limitations are you worried about ? height?
900r16 i have seen on oem splits...that is a true 36" tall tire
KT40
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Yes there is.I'll snap a pic of it in a little bit and post it on your thread about you looking for one so I am not hijacking this thread.
Where can I get a set of "old school" steelies with some stock tires? sorry to bring up blast from the past but my HJ is in some desperate need of a stock wheel and tire!!
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old school for sure I wish I still had mine that gas cap though I not sure
old school for sure I wish I still had mine that gas cap though I not sure
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How stock? SnoCruiser stock? I have a set of 4 later model rims with the stock SnoCruisers still on them. Been saving them for someone interested in doing an OTT resto.
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Hi Mark. Can you send me some pics? chris@geodynamicsgroup.com
