corsaoceano
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Does anyone know of a good NATO type steel wheel that will fit?
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NATO Style Steel Wheels
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off-roader
Expedition Leader
Does anyone know of a good NATO type steel wheel that will fit the Montero? I'm having a hard time finding anything because of the large hub size...
Thanks!
No familiar with what the NATO style wheels look like. Got a pic?
FWIW, if they fit a 6 lug Toyota LC axle with manual hubs they should also fit a Montero.
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off-roader
Expedition Leader
Closest I've found are these...
http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/html/wheels_brand/wheel_detail.php?id=64271
Looks pretty cheap in comparison too...
http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/html/wheels_brand/wheel_detail.php?id=64271
Looks pretty cheap in comparison too...
rxinhed
Dirt Guy
Toyota Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner wheels from the late 90's to early '05 were available in the 6-lug, 16" and 17" rim bands with approximately the same spider as depicted on the later 5-lug LandCruiser. The Toyota rims will fit the Montero hub no problem, just be aware that the rims have significant backspacing.
Monterorider
Adventurer
Toyota steel wheels won't fit Gen 2 but might work on Gen 1. I don't know for sure. Offset/backspacing is actually pretty good. 15mm on Toyota v 10 mm for example on Montero 7" alloys
off-roader
Expedition Leader
Center bore too small?
Monterorider
Adventurer
Yes. Loong time ago I bought set of steel wheels from Tundra. Center bore didn't fit by just mm or 2. Could be machined of course. I think I've seen Gen 1 sporting LandCruiser / 4Runner wheels. Got no personal experience.
off-roader
Expedition Leader
Ah, ok. When you said toyota doesn't fit I thought you were saying all Toyota rims won't fit since I'm suggesting the landcruiser Wheels possibly..
Both gen I and gen II have the large hubs so you need the large center bore (108mm IIRC)
UPDATE the Landcruiser center bore is only 106mm, however the Sequioa rims will likely fit as they are the same bolt pattern and center bore (ref. http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/Wheel-Bolt-Pattern-Cross-Reference-Database.asp)
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Monterorider
Adventurer
Land cruiser wont fit either. I've tried since I've had one handy. Just for sake of trying. First Gen Sequioa had same rims as Tundra as far as I know. As well as according to your link Ray. Current Sequioa has large bore but obviously won't work because it's 5 bolt.
roaming knome
Observer
I am currently running Toyota FJ rims with 245/75/17
They are 17" though, they are heavy but look cool and tire selection is limited unless you want to run 35's or larger. Planning to upgrade to 255/80/17 BFG KM/2
For visual curiosity and confirmation:
They are 17" though, they are heavy but look cool and tire selection is limited unless you want to run 35's or larger. Planning to upgrade to 255/80/17 BFG KM/2
For visual curiosity and confirmation:
roaming knome
Observer
No issues what so ever! The wheels are great, howeer like I said before, they are heavy and the wheel combo (tire/rim) has slowed the montero down significantly. The 3.0 is on it's way out. Anyways, I am running stock suspension no lift and no rub. I have taken it on trails and even flexed as much as the stock suspension can, no rub. You will notice a Loss of power though.
I bought the montero with those light guards on it already. I think the front bumper has seen better days. I believe it has been in an accident or 2 before I purchased it. The front fender has been replaced and that is probably why the front bumper is missing the bumper stops.
roaming knome
Observer
the 16" version is slightly different. They are for the early model tundra and gen 2.5/3 Tacoma. I believe the offset is the same or very close, but the only difference might be the hub diameter which is mentioned in some of the earlier posts. The rim looks deeper on the 16" as well. If you want something that you know will work and cheap, I would go with the FJ steelies. You can find them for as low as $200 or less for all 4 on Craigslist. That's where I found mine. However you will have a better selection from the 16" rim.
I love the color of my Montero as well. I think the weather has some effect on it as well, but if I could repaint it I would paint it the exact same color.
I love the color of my Montero as well. I think the weather has some effect on it as well, but if I could repaint it I would paint it the exact same color.
deadbeat son
Explorer
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As RK mentioned, the FJ Cruiser steel wheels are all 17". However, as the center bores fit just perfectly over my 2nd Generation Tacoma hubs, I would imagine you could piece together a set of 16" black steel 2nd Gen Tacoma spares, which, for all intents and purposes, look almost the same.
As RK mentioned, the FJ Cruiser steel wheels are all 17". However, as the center bores fit just perfectly over my 2nd Generation Tacoma hubs, I would imagine you could piece together a set of 16" black steel 2nd Gen Tacoma spares, which, for all intents and purposes, look almost the same.