What wheels fit a 1984?

[jneimeyer0227]

Hello all-

I'm a new member to the forum, and I recently purchased a 1984 toyota 4runner. I think it has 15' 1991 4runner steel wheels currently. They are a bit rusty and have several spacers that make it fit. I want to upgrade the wheels and tires, but I'm not wanting anything shiny. Just alloy or nice looking steel set. I'm having a REALLY hard time finding a wheel that fits correctly because of the bearings and components rubbing. Does anyone know a good choice wheel? I'm really not looking to spend a bunch of money, but again something that "fits" an old truck. Thanks in advance! Glad to be a member, and looking forward to my new (old) ride.

 

[Hyde802]

Any other 6 lug toyota wheel pre 2006 (?) should fit.

 

[KidVermicious]

What's rubbing? What size tire are you running?

 

[jneimeyer0227]

275/65/16. I purchased a set of used toyota alloy wheels off a 2002 4runner (photo attached), and then i got empty center caps for the front two. The tires aren't rubbing, its the front two wheels. I'm sorry I don't know the lingo, but i think its some sort of bearing rubbing on the inside of the wheel. I took it to the toyota dealership, and this is what they said. Too many spacers were needed. Any ideas?

 

[KidVermicious]

275/65/16. I purchased a set of used toyota alloy wheels off a 2002 4runner (photo attached), and then i got empty center caps for the front two. The tires aren't rubbing, its the front two wheels. I'm sorry I don't know the lingo, but i think its some sort of bearing rubbing on the inside of the wheel. I took it to the toyota dealership, and this is what they said. Too many spacers were needed. Any ideas?

I'm not sure, but I'm fairly certain that those rims have a deeper offset than what's stock for a gen1. I think I tried a set of those a couple years ago on my '86 and they were hitting the brake caliper or something. There's no bearings on the rims, so I'd guess you're rubbing on the knuckle? Dunno.

There's three ways to try and fix it. You can try an "adapter" spacer like Spidertrax instead of the shims it sounds like your dealer wanted to use, you could try removing metal from the knuckle or wherever it's rubbing if it's just a little room you need, or you can do it right and get rims that fit. Have a look and decide how much room you need, then measure the backspacing on the rims you have. Existing backspace minus room you need is your new minimum backspace.

 

[jneimeyer0227]

Thanks for the help! I found a website I can buy the spidertrax spacer you talked about. They are 1.5 inches thick, so I'll check and see if thats enough space. Since I purchased the wheels I would prefer to make them work if possible. If 1.5 is not enough, can you double a spidertrax spacer and go two deep? Would that be too much? Even at 100 dollars a set, I'm still saving in the long end.

Sounds like you tried putting the same wheels on your 86 and decided against it. Is it a safety issue or was it just a pain?

 

[KidVermicious]

I'm no expert, but I wouldn't double up the Spidertrax. I think you can get them anywhere from 1" to 2"? To be honest, I wouldn't run them at all, but I'm a p*ssy like that.

It was a couple years ago, but I think I tried a set of those rims, and I think they contacted the brake caliper. You've got a different front end than mine, though, so they'd affect you different. All I know for sure is they aren't the same offset as stock.