Tacoma wheels vs 4runner wheels

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I want to put Tacoma TRD Offroad wheels on my T4R but only if the specs are the same. I don't want to change width, backspacing etc. Anybody know how these compare?


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http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/attachments/wheels-tires/77357d1288999344-tacoma-wheels-022.jpg

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[98WhiteT4R]

They should be fine, lots of people run them. Just make sure the tires are a size that will fit without rubbing.

 

[ARC]

They should be fine, lots of people run them. Just make sure the tires are a size that will fit without rubbing.

Thanks but I am looking for actually measurements/specs of the Tacoma wheel.

 

[T4R2014]

You will need spacers if you intend to run larger tires. The kind of look funny with stock size tires without wheels spacers too IMO.

 

[Atrox Caeda]

Thanks but I am looking for actually measurements/specs of the Tacoma wheel.

They are all the same spec. 16x7 w/ 4-5/8" backspacing. 1ST GEN Sequoia and Tundra wheels are the same also.

PS... nice set up ;-)

 

[ARC]

They are all the same spec. 16x7 w/ 4-5/8" backspacing. 1ST GEN Sequoia and Tundra wheels are the same also.

PS... nice set up ;-)

Thanks that what's I was looking for.

You will need spacers if you intend to run larger tires. The kind of look funny with stock size tires without wheels spacers too IMO.

You are wrong since I'm already running much larger tires on the factory wheels. Looks don't get you over rocks.

 

[ARC]

They are all the same spec. 16x7 w/ 4-5/8" backspacing. 1ST GEN Sequoia and Tundra wheels are the same also.

PS... nice set up ;-)

Also how do you like your KM2's that was my original plan but ended up spending more for the Toyos. The lack of siping turned me away and a few horror stories about torn sidewalls. But you can't trust everything you read on the internet.

 

[Atrox Caeda]

Also how do you like your KM2's that was my original plan but ended up spending more for the Toyos. The lack of siping turned me away and a few horror stories about torn sidewalls. But you can't trust everything you read on the internet.

Honestly they have been nothing but beefcakes. I ran both 35 and 33x12.50s on my old SAS'd Toy and they were great. I've never (knock on wood) had sidewall damage worthy of blowing out and they have definitely seen their share of getting ripped up and down the edges. This is the first time I've gone with the pie cutters but they have all the same characteristics in performance except in deep sand and mud. In AZ we have a lot more of the former than latter. Currently have about 40k miles on them and they are around 30% left. Kind of heavy, so Im running stock aluminium rims off a 99. The only real issue is they are firm. If I run anything over 30psi they feel like Flintstone wheels... and we have shitty roads in Tucson. However the fact they are a hard carcass has allowed me to take consistent piercing road debris multiple times without issue. I'd prefer they come back out with the older D rated 255/85s as a happy medium. Also they dont fit in the stock spare location if you have the hitch mounted. They are good on gas tho. I lost 1MPG in town and gained 1MPG on highway with them. Overall I'd give them an 8/10.

 

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Honestly they have been nothing but beefcakes. I ran both 35 and 33x12.50s on my old SAS'd Toy and they were great. I've never (knock on wood) had sidewall damage worthy of blowing out and they have definitely seen their share of getting ripped up and down the edges. This is the first time I've gone with the pie cutters but they have all the same characteristics in performance except in deep sand and mud. In AZ we have a lot more of the former than latter. Currently have about 40k miles on them and they are around 30% left. Kind of heavy, so Im running stock aluminium rims off a 99. The only real issue is they are firm. If I run anything over 30psi they feel like Flintstone wheels... and we have shitty roads in Tucson. However the fact they are a hard carcass has allowed me to take consistent piercing road debris multiple times without issue. I'd prefer they come back out with the older D rated 255/85s as a happy medium. Also they dont fit in the stock spare location if you have the hitch mounted. They are good on gas tho. I lost 1MPG in town and gained 1MPG on highway with them. Overall I'd give them an 8/10.

Good to know. Maxxis offers the 255 in a D. Almost went with those but very little info out there on them. I am planning to put an Addicted Offroad tube bumper on the rear and remove the hitch and hoping to fit a 255 in there but we will see. Thanks for the honest response. I think the sidewall thing is just because they are such a popular tire to wheel hard and as such a few get torn up. With no siping though I am afraid they might have been a nightmare in snow and wet asphalt. Both of which I see plenty.

 

[Atrox Caeda]

Good to know. Maxxis offers the 255 in a D. Almost went with those but very little info out there on them. I am planning to put an Addicted Offroad tube bumper on the rear and remove the hitch and hoping to fit a 255 in there but we will see. Thanks for the honest response. I think the sidewall thing is just because they are such a popular tire to wheel hard and as such a few get torn up. With no siping though I am afraid they might have been a nightmare in snow and wet asphalt. Both of which I see plenty.

Yea, that's my plan as well, to get a high mounted hitch integrated. I've been working on my own design for a while but have yet to execute said task. If I lived in Grand Junction I wouldn't go with the KM2s. I would probably also go with the Toyo's or Duratracs... I'm not sure I would go with a 255 either tho. In snowy/muddy places I'd be suspect of their ability. I'd like to hear how they perform in those conditions... I guess in like 7 months. Keep me posted.

 

[T4R2014]

You are wrong since I'm already running much larger tires on the factory wheels. Looks don't get you over rocks.

You mean the 2nd Gen Tacoma wheels? When installed on an earlier truck they sit further in the wheel wells. This can cause the tire to contact the UCA.

 

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Yea, that's my plan as well, to get a high mounted hitch integrated. I've been working on my own design for a while but have yet to execute said task. If I lived in Grand Junction I wouldn't go with the KM2s. I would probably also go with the Toyo's or Duratracs... I'm not sure I would go with a 255 either tho. In snowy/muddy places I'd be suspect of their ability. I'd like to hear how they perform in those conditions... I guess in like 7 months. Keep me posted.

We will see but I have high hopes. But also have no plans to try and float on top of any deep snow.

 

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You mean the 2nd Gen Tacoma wheels? When installed on an earlier truck they sit further in the wheel wells. This can cause the tire to contact the UCA.

If the specs are indeed the same as stated it won't make any difference which is what I was hoping for.

 

[Millerad1651]

The Tacoma wheels pictured are not the same as the stock 4Runner wheels. I believe they are 5" backspacing, which will place them further into the wheels well, which can allow the tire to rub the UCA easier.
There are a number of people who have installed them, and needed to add wheel spacers to clear. In general with 285s wheel spacers are needed since the tire is wider than stock, but since you are running 255s you may be fine. You still may need spacers though with those Tacoma wheels even with the 255s.
Also, not all wheels are the same specs across 4Runner, Tacoma and Tundra...the most popular Tundra wheels guys run are 17s and spacers are needed with larger tires.

Look about halfway down this page for specs this guy has.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires/30754-wheel-specs-10.html

"TRD Off-Road Wheels: 16x7, +32 mm offset, 5.25" backspacing, 6x5.5" bolt pattern"

 

[ARC]

The Tacoma wheels pictured are not the same as the stock 4Runner wheels. I believe they are 5" backspacing, which will place them further into the wheels well, which can allow the tire to rub the UCA easier.
There are a number of people who have installed them, and needed to add wheel spacers to clear. In general with 285s wheel spacers are needed since the tire is wider than stock, but since you are running 255s you may be fine. You still may need spacers though with those Tacoma wheels even with the 255s.
Also, not all wheels are the same specs across 4Runner, Tacoma and Tundra...the most popular Tundra wheels guys run are 17s and spacers are needed with larger tires.

Well it appears the only way to settle this is to measure them both myself. Just have to try and find a set of Taco wheels to measure.

 

[Millerad1651]

Well it appears the only way to settle this is to measure them both myself. Just have to try and find a set of Taco wheels to measure.

Look at the info I added to my post. A guy got the measurements out of a Toyota manufacturer book or something. According to him, BS is 5.25", which is why everyone I've seen has needed to add spacers. Apparently '05 and up Taco wheels got more backspacing than previous gen Tacos.
Get ahold of [MENTION=56756]1985taylor1925[/MENTION]...he's running these wheels.

 

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I need to do more research.

 

[Millerad1651]

I need to do more research.

Read towards the bottom of this page...

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/73462-few-pictures-my-runner-8.html

 

[HeshBen]

I just installed the Tacoma wheels on a '99 4x4 with 265/70/16 tires. I can fit a finger between the tire and the closet part of the UCA. Any wider, taller or more aggressive tire would rub without spacers. I may eventually get spacers just to be safe and push them out more for appearance sake.

 

[ARC]

Read towards the bottom of this page...

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/73462-few-pictures-my-runner-8.html

That settles it then. Stock wheels will stay. Maybe I'll paint them this winter.