what are the factory white spoke wheels, 6 or 8 inches wide. I have 33x10.5 i am getting ready to mount but i need to make sure the rims are the best width. thanks
Width of rims 15x6 or 15x8 for 33x10.50
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The stock 81-later white spokes are 15x6.
Width of Rims
I just put a set on my FJ40 with the later 6" rims. I think they look great. These where actually FJ60 chrome wheels that I had powder coated. Looks the same as FJ40's to me.
I just put a set on my FJ40 with the later 6" rims. I think they look great. These where actually FJ60 chrome wheels that I had powder coated. Looks the same as FJ40's to me.
Wheel Width
Forgot to include the tire size. These ar 33x10.50x15's
Forgot to include the tire size. These ar 33x10.50x15's
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that looks awesome. I am officially looking for a good used set of the 81-82 rims or fj60 rims for my cruiser. if anyone knows where i can find some!!!
Josie'sLandCruiser
Stop calling it a "FJ."
Hi All:
Either the 15x6 or the 15X8 inch rims will work with a 10.5 inch wide tire.
Which wheel width is best? As always, depends upon the use.
If it is for general on the road, highway driving the 15X8 is probably the better choice - this is the width the tire shop folks will recommend.
If the tires will be used off-road a lot, aired-down to 15 PSI or lower than the 15X6 wheel is a better choice, IMHO. The narrower six inch rim holds the bead of the tire better aired-down than the wider eight inch wheel will, and will help keep sand, pebbles, etc. out of the bead seat area (ask me how I know this
Perhaps the best compromise would be a 15X7 inch wheel? Just be sure to get the correct back spacing; factory wheels have 3.5 inch backspacing, while the typical aftermarket wheels often have 4.0 inch, but 3.75 inch BS is also available. Having too much backspacing will cause clearance issues with steering components, and potentail tire rub on the fenders when the suspension moves.
Good luck with your rig!
Alan
Either the 15x6 or the 15X8 inch rims will work with a 10.5 inch wide tire.
Which wheel width is best? As always, depends upon the use.
If it is for general on the road, highway driving the 15X8 is probably the better choice - this is the width the tire shop folks will recommend.
If the tires will be used off-road a lot, aired-down to 15 PSI or lower than the 15X6 wheel is a better choice, IMHO. The narrower six inch rim holds the bead of the tire better aired-down than the wider eight inch wheel will, and will help keep sand, pebbles, etc. out of the bead seat area (ask me how I know this
Perhaps the best compromise would be a 15X7 inch wheel? Just be sure to get the correct back spacing; factory wheels have 3.5 inch backspacing, while the typical aftermarket wheels often have 4.0 inch, but 3.75 inch BS is also available. Having too much backspacing will cause clearance issues with steering components, and potentail tire rub on the fenders when the suspension moves.
Good luck with your rig!
Alan
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that answers my question perfectly! thanks for that. I love this site.
McGruff44 - BEAUtifulll work!!!
I know you are talking LCs but my 85 4runner has 15x6 stock steel wheels "i believe" I want to run 33x10.5 BFGs Do you think I can use my stock 4runner wheels? 70% road 30% offroad Thanks,
Hi All:
Either the 15x6 or the 15X8 inch rims will work with a 10.5 inch wide tire.
Which wheel width is best? As always, depends upon the use.
If it is for general on the road, highway driving the 15X8 is probably the better choice - this is the width the tire shop folks will recommend.
If the tires will be used off-road a lot, aired-down to 15 PSI or lower than the 15X6 wheel is a better choice, IMHO. The narrower six inch rim holds the bead of the tire better aired-down than the wider eight inch wheel will, and will help keep sand, pebbles, etc. out of the bead seat area (ask me how I know this
Perhaps the best compromise would be a 15X7 inch wheel? Just be sure to get the correct back spacing; factory wheels have 3.5 inch backspacing, while the typical aftermarket wheels often have 4.0 inch, but 3.75 inch BS is also available. Having too much backspacing will cause clearance issues with steering components, and potentail tire rub on the fenders when the suspension moves.
Good luck with your rig!
Alan
I have 15x8's and am sick of pulling stones, mud, sticks out of the bead when I wheel also the rims are alloy and have been beaten back to shape to much they are to wide IMO
