2nd Gen 4Runner Wheel options

[Schattenjager]

I have 15" wheels and want to make a very cost effective jump to 16" I have read that backspacing is an issue, but am unclear on what will work - another form had a fellow with FJ steel wheels on his rig. Probably a cheap solution, but the fact that his posts resembled text messages has me suspect of the wisdom. Any thoughts on cheapie, preferably steel, wheels in 16"?

 

[Owyhee H]

The backspacing on the 2nd gen is not as much of a problem. Your toy's BS should be about ~4.5", which was standard for many years. The BS that is more of a problem is the SA Toys which have a BS of ~3.5". I would measure or check the BS on the wheels you want but I think you should be able to find some 16" steelies from a Tacoma that should work.

 

[tanglefoot]

Yes, you can run just about anything (lucky B@st@rd--haha)....Toyota 4x4 16" wheels, Nissan, Chevy, etc. You just need the 6-on-5.5" bolt circle. Also, to make it easiest, look for wheels you can use your lug nuts with. I think you're probably lug-centric (open ends of the lug nuts are cone-shaped). If you find some hub-centric wheels (open end of lug nuts have a flat surface), you'd just need to get some hub-centric nuts. 4.5" backspacing will keep you near the stock track-width. You can also fit 3.5" but the wheels will be spaced out a little further. If you want narrower 16's, grab some from a Tacoma, 4Runner, or Tundra. If you want some wider ones, find some from an FJ-80 Landcruiser.

Eric