Hi Guys,
We've been super swamped lately, and haven't been able to reply to forum messages and e-mails as quickly as we'd like (although we always answer our phones / return phone calls right away). I know that a lot of you are interested in our new wheel, and many of you have already ordered (thank you to everyone who has ordered!).
Here are the specs of our new wheel:
FN Wheels Model Name: ƒ(x) Pro
Diameter: 17"
Width: 8"
Offset: 0mm
Backspacing: 4.5"
Load rating: 955KG (2,100lbs+)
Weight: 23.88lbs (approximate) (vs. 27lbs +/- for the OE wheel)
Certification: JWL-T, VIA, SAE J-2530, DOT approved
Colors: Matte gunmetal*, dark gloss gunmetal, matte black* and matte bronze - *Matte gunmetal available June 2015, matte black currently sold out until July 2015.
Toyota specifics: 106mm hub centric for Toyota hubs, lug holes drilled for 12mm Toyota wheel studs for a snug fit, and center machined to accept flat snap-in OE center cap* (not the raised OE Pro cap). *OEM center cap not included. Plain center cap will be included with the wheels.
Price: $699 + shipping for a set of four.
We sought to answer the demand from 4Runner owners / T4R.org members with this wheel. Many of us feel that the OE wheel missed the ball so to speak with the 7" wheel width. There is no debate as to whether or not a 7" wide wheel falls into the tire manufacturers' approved rim width range for the popular 285/70R17 tire size (it does not). Some will debate whether or not it is still safe, but at the end of the day if it's not in the tire manufacturers' approved specifications you may find your tires wearing prematurely or unevenly, and if so, the tire manufacturer is under no obligation to warranty your tires. This is also not to mention potential safety concerns with pinching a wider tire on too narrow of a wheel.
Consequently, we spent almost a year talking with 4Runner owners about this wheel. We discussed what improvements should made, and then we spent many hours working with our engineering and design time, testing, casting multiple samples, testing again, certifying the wheels, and finally coming up with the wheel you see here.
The specs of the FN Wheels ƒ(x) Pro are perfect for lifted 4Runners with larger tires (especially the super popular 285/70R17 size), but the ƒ(x) Pros will also work great with OEM suspension and OE sized 265/70R17 (or 265/65R17 tires for previous generation 4Runners). The quality of the wheels is consistent with FN Wheels' commitment to offering a premium product in the specs, colors, finishes, etc. that our customers want.
While we are still catching up on e-mails and forum messages please feel free to call us anytime to inquire about the wheels or to order a set: (951)735-1100. We will be adding the wheels to our website soon, but for now calling us to have a set shipped or to arrange a local pick up is the best way to order.
I am also available on my cell for you guys anytime: (714)390-9387.
Thanks again T4R.org,
Dustin
FN Wheels
