Wheel History

[strangec]

When did 4th Gen Limiteds switch to 18" wheels? I know 03-04 came with 17s. At some point the style changed and became 18s- Anyone know when? We're 18s always available on the earlier models? If you put 18son an 03-04,the speedo will be of slightly-correct?

 

[gr8fuldawg95]

my 08 Urban Runner has 18" wheels FWIW.

 

[GatorGreg]

The 18" wheels were first used on the 2006 model year Limited trim level. They've also since been used on the so-called "Urban" T4R for '08 and '09.

The stock tire size is 265/60-18 which is approximately the same overall height as the 265/65-17 tires used on the earlier 4th gen Limiteds - therefore the speedo would still be accurate. I myself have slightly bigger tires (265/65-18) which provides an extra 1/2 inch more ground clearance and a somewhat beefier look, but it does result in a small speedo error (reads a couple % too slow if I recall correctly).

 

[K.C.]

MercuryEvo is selling a set.

4th gen LIMITED 18" wheels and tires for sale, pics/details inside...
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?p=439926

via MercuryEvo