would these work as fake split rims?

[freewheeling frank]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-12-670604/

Seem like a reasonable facsimile of a split rim, but 7" wide so would work well with modern tires size.

Anybody ever run these, or something similiar?

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

I saw some sweet fake air vents in the classifieds that would go nicely with those!

 

[FJ40Jim]

Looks like an OK wheel. But for the money, IIRC there is a genuine steel wheel available from the dealer for FJ80 or taco truck that will fit FJ40.

Doesn't look like a splittie to me, just looks like a wheel?

 

[inkpot]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-12-670604/

Seem like a reasonable facsimile of a split rim, but 7" wide so would work well with modern tires size.

Anybody ever run these, or something similiar?

Won't a 4" backspace require wheel spacers?

 

[freewheeling frank]

I think the 16x6 split wheel is 3.75" backspacing so a 16x7 with 4" should be 1/4" closer to tie rod ends, etc. So I think the answer is that I don't know.

 

[Mark W]

Why would you spend a penny on a fake anything?


Mark...

 

[freewheeling frank]

Because I would like to run a wheel that looks somewhat original but can handle a bigger tire. Unfortunately tall and skinny tire sizes are hard to find.

 

[Poser]

Because I would like to run a wheel that looks somewhat original but can handle a bigger tire. Unfortunately tall and skinny tire sizes are hard to find.

How tall and how skinny?

 

[Mark W]

So what you actually mean is that you want a "stock-ish" looking rim in a 16 inch size so that you can run 16 inch tires and have access to taller street type tires. The whole "fake split rim" bit threw me off.

I have run 16 inch wheels with 4 inch backspacing on '40s and cleared the TRE with no problem. The extra diameter compared to the 15 inch wheel makes the difference.

Make sure that the center hole s large enough to clear the Toyota hub. Some of the old Chevy 16 inch rims will not fit a Toyota.


Mark...

 

[ccasteel]

Clips

Do you think it would be possible to add clips to these?

 

[Blueegg]

I have run 16 inch wheels with 4 inch backspacing on '40s and cleared the TRE with no problem. The extra diameter compared to the 15 inch wheel makes the difference.

Make sure that the center hole s large enough to clear the Toyota hub. Some of the old Chevy 16 inch rims will not fit a Toyota.


Mark...

Thanks Mark. Good info about the back spacing.

Agree the center hole is likely a problem.

 

[JohnnyC]

The old Chevy rims you could always have the center ground down to fit... Not the easiest solution... But... You would have 16" rims that have that stocker look to them

 

[brtn540]

Someone looking for real split rims...... I have a set of 5.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Do you think it would be possible to add clips to these?

I think the shape of the center is enough different that the stock hubcap will not work. Those centers are designed for Chevrolet rally caps.