FJC Steel Wheels
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Martinjmpr
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I have no idea what the offset is - all I know is that the tires do fit, however the 255/75/17 BFG MT's did rub a bit on the front fender liners at full lock. Once I got my new bumper this wasn't an issue. Incidentally, I'll be going back to stock wheels in a few weeks because my snow tires are mounted on them, Cooper Discoverer M+S 265/70/16's. From what I've heard MT tires suck bawlz on snow and ice, so that's why I'm switching. It will be nice to no longer have the TPMS light flashing, too (yes, I know there's a hack, I just haven't had time to do it yet.)
Oh, final note for those interested: My spare did not fit in the stock location. It was close but the metal plate that holds the trailer wiring harness got in the way. Sooner or later I'll either bend, grind or relocate that bracket so I can put the tire in there but since I'm going back to the stock tire in a few weeks I don't see the need to do it now.
Martinjmpr
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Might have something to do with my aftermarket trailer hitch. I suspect the hitch probably crowds into some of the space that the tire would otherwise fit into.
chmura
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Yup that's mostly likely the culprit!
I have an oem hitch that is built into the frame of the 4runner.
oljedi11950
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Damn Chris great price ! Just looked at some on ebay cheapest was 70$ , that look starting to grow on me ! Specially after seeing Martinjmpr's , liking it .
Just keep on the lookout Mike, something will pop up. A lot of people seem to use them for snow tires so it may be Spring before more people are selling. Funny thing about mine is that the guy I bought mine from bought them from a friend of mine a couple years ago. Small world!
My wife hates black wheels so I color-matched them to the truck only to find she hates them white too. Oh well I tried but as I told her "I guess it's a good thing it's MY truck!"
My wife hates black wheels so I color-matched them to the truck only to find she hates them white too. Oh well I tried but as I told her "I guess it's a good thing it's MY truck!"
Martinjmpr
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I found mine on ExPo: Adventure and Overland Travel Enthusiasts but just like FJC coils, I think the thing to do is register on an FJC-specific forum and find someone with an FJC who is upgrading to new wheels and buy them from him.
Mine actually came from a Tacoma owner who bought them for his Taco and then decided to stay with the Taco wheels. I paid $400 for a set of 5 ($80/ea) and that included the center caps, lugs and the tires with ~50% or better life left in them.
oljedi11950
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Right on guys thanks , ya I don't think the ones I saw on ebay had center caps , don't look good without them .
Are the lugs different Martin? I got the lugs and center caps but didn't really look at the lugs, Just curious.
A great alternative to the FJ Steelies is to purchase the regular FJ Wheels (new style) or the 5th gen Toyota Trail Edition wheels and to powder coat them black. (Both are same wheel, slightly different finish)
I bought a new set off craigslist for cheap and had them powder coated matte black.
Definitely like your look better, as others have said the old steelies is an acquired taste, very utilitarian to me.
Martinjmpr
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They're more basic looking plain lugs with holes in the center (as opposed to the ones that go with the alloy wheels which are 'capped.')
IMO the shiny capped lugs on the alloys wouldn't look right on the steelies, plus they may be bigger in diameter which would mean that the center caps wouldn't fit.
I got mine installed today, real happy with the fit though with my new 285/70/17 I get a bit of rub on the UCA at full turn. I removed my SpiderTrax and the offset of these makes it minor so I think it'll be just fine.
For a different look I painted them white to match the truck. I'll post pics when I get a chance to see how many of you hate the look!
For a different look I painted them white to match the truck. I'll post pics when I get a chance to see how many of you hate the look!
zopperman
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I got mine installed today, real happy with the fit though with my new 285/70/17 I get a bit of rub on the UCA at full turn. I removed my SpiderTrax and the offset of these makes it minor so I think it'll be just fine.
For a different look I painted them white to match the truck. I'll post pics when I get a chance to see how many of you hate the look!
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oljedi11950
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Like the NEW look Chris fits well .
