Steel wheels for 2012 Tacoma
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codename607
Adventurer
Where are you getting the FJ steelies from?
Mr_Chuckwagon
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reviving thread for similar questions
Hello all... new guy here. I'm on my third tacoma. I didn't do much wrenching or modifications on any of them, though I drove the '96 regular cab I had into the ground (Rusted out tacoma frame. Story at 11.)
Figured it might be best to tag on to this post and revive it. I have a similar desire to install new steel wheel and new tires on my 2012 tacoma, 4wd, 4cyl 5 speed. Current tires are 245/75-16 with stock steel wheels.
I plan to change to 265/75-16 tires, and while the old wheels are fine, I'd like to change the looks a little. Being I'm old and nostalgic, I'd like to go with older style steel "wagon" wheels. Problem is, I'm not that knowledgeable when it comes to wheels sizes and trucks in general (ask me what you want to know about old bikes, and much better chance I'll know something). Some manufacturer's websites, based on inputting my vehicle, claim some strange sizes will fit, so I'm suspect of that info.
With the 265/75-16 tires, would a steel wheel Size 16X7 (diameter X width), bolt pattern 6X5.5 and 4" backspacing work? The backspacing seems to be the part I'm confused about... I'd like the wheels and tires to sit about the same as the stock ones do in the wheel wells... I don't want the tires hanging outside the fenders.
Here's the set, based on looks, that I'm curious to see if they would fit:
http://www.uswheel.com/collections/truck-4x4/products/white8spoke
Yeah, I know, not everyone's taste! I like them because they remind me of the look of the dodge ramchargers, ford broncos my uncle drove in the 70s and 80s that I wish I was old enough to drive at the time, but I could barely see over the steering wheel.
Other questions regarding the tire pressure sensors... can I pull the old ones off the original wheels and install on the new ones, or are they intended to be permanently fastened to the OEM wheels... meaning, do I have to shell out the extra money for sensors if I want to keep that feature?
Hello all... new guy here. I'm on my third tacoma. I didn't do much wrenching or modifications on any of them, though I drove the '96 regular cab I had into the ground (Rusted out tacoma frame. Story at 11.)
Figured it might be best to tag on to this post and revive it. I have a similar desire to install new steel wheel and new tires on my 2012 tacoma, 4wd, 4cyl 5 speed. Current tires are 245/75-16 with stock steel wheels.
I plan to change to 265/75-16 tires, and while the old wheels are fine, I'd like to change the looks a little. Being I'm old and nostalgic, I'd like to go with older style steel "wagon" wheels. Problem is, I'm not that knowledgeable when it comes to wheels sizes and trucks in general (ask me what you want to know about old bikes, and much better chance I'll know something). Some manufacturer's websites, based on inputting my vehicle, claim some strange sizes will fit, so I'm suspect of that info.
With the 265/75-16 tires, would a steel wheel Size 16X7 (diameter X width), bolt pattern 6X5.5 and 4" backspacing work? The backspacing seems to be the part I'm confused about... I'd like the wheels and tires to sit about the same as the stock ones do in the wheel wells... I don't want the tires hanging outside the fenders.
Here's the set, based on looks, that I'm curious to see if they would fit:
http://www.uswheel.com/collections/truck-4x4/products/white8spoke
Yeah, I know, not everyone's taste! I like them because they remind me of the look of the dodge ramchargers, ford broncos my uncle drove in the 70s and 80s that I wish I was old enough to drive at the time, but I could barely see over the steering wheel.
Other questions regarding the tire pressure sensors... can I pull the old ones off the original wheels and install on the new ones, or are they intended to be permanently fastened to the OEM wheels... meaning, do I have to shell out the extra money for sensors if I want to keep that feature?
Martinjmpr
Wiffleball Batter
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On my 4runner I went with a set of FJC Steelies in 17x7. They fit just fine, don't know if the backspacing is the same as the 16" alloys that were on the 4runner but if it's different, it's not enough to cause any problems.
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I would imagine just about any base model 16 x 7 white spoker would work fine for what you are planning on running, 265/75/16 is close enough to the factory size that it shouldn't matter.
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As for the TPMS, when I bought the FJC wheels they had no sensors but the folks at Discount Tire told me that my TPMS sensors would work in the steelies just as well as they did in the alloys, so when I got my new tires last year they just swapped the sensors over. I think there was like a $4 or $5/tire fee to "rebuild" the sensors (replace all the wearable rubber parts, I think.) They work fine in the steelies, no problems at all.
deadbeat son
Explorer
Yes, those wheels will work. However, the stock wheels have significantly more backspacing. The result is those aftermarket wheels will "stick out" or "poke" about 1.5" further than the stockers. The 2nd Gen stock 16x7 TRD OR alloys have 5.5" backspacing on a 7" rim, so I assume the stock steel wheels are the same.
Mr_Chuckwagon
New member
Thanks, yes, the fact that the backspacing is different let me to believe the aftermarket wheels I want will stick out from the wheel wells further than the stock wheels. I don't think I want rocks/mud slinging down the side of the truck all the time, so probably just keep the stock wheels and freshen them up with some paint.
Financial situation has changed, anyway. My wife was hit by a drunk driver last weekend... she's ok, but now we have emergency room bills to pay and a totaled vehicle to replace. The drunk has crap insurance policy that isn't covering all the damages, and he has no money (spent it all on Natural Light and lottery tickets, I guess). Just great. No shortage of lowlife ************** in this world. I have "underinsured motorist" policy through my insurance company, Progressive, but they are playing games with us even though this whole thing is no fault of my wife's.
Sorry, way off topic! Unless you have a great lawyer I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE COMPANY. They suck and are trying to avoid letting me utilize my underinsured motorist policy, which I paid for to help me if I was ever in a situation like this. Turns out, it is just another way for Progressive insurance to make more money, while providing no beneficial service to their customers. Sorry, ladies and gentlmen. My rant is over.
