rims for hilux

[ray_S.T.R.A_man]

I in the market for some 17rims for my hilux. Which auto shop have reasonable prices? Not looking for anything fancy. Would you guys recommend using off road tyres on a 17'rim? appreciate you comments.

[sweeks]

If you're going off road, you better stick to the 15s and 16s. More meat (tyre) less chances of you getting your rim damaged.

What year is your lux?

[ray_S.T.R.A_man]

Is the 4X2 double cab . the new model. i don't like how the tyres look. Not much into off roading more into transporting men and materials.

[323_wagon_dude]

For transporting purposes, you should have more sidewall on your tire... ie, you shouldnt use too big a rim. Your stock rim should be 15" rims. I would say you can safely go up to 16s. If you werent using the hilux for transport you may be able to safely go with a larger rim.

The 4x2 hilux has 5 the wheel nuts so you'll have to make sure no one tries to sell you rims for the 4x4 (6 wheel nuts)

[sweeks]

For transporting purposes, you should have more sidewall on your tire... ie, you shouldnt use too big a rim. Your stock rim should be 15" rims. I would say you can safely go up to 16s. If you werent using the hilux for transport you may be able to safely go with a larger rim.

The 4x2 hilux has 5 the wheel nuts so you'll have to make sure no one tries to sell you rims for the 4x4 (6 wheel nuts)

Good advice there.... See if you get the OEM RAV4 rims... those might fit.

[Team Loco]

The oem rav4 rims fit the 4x2 hilux perfectly. Saw them being fitted on on at mileage mack. Definitely don't go over 16 inch rims on the 4x2 if u using it commercially.

[ray_S.T.R.A_man]

thank for your advice. I think i will go with the size 16'. Who have the best rims and prices? Team Loco you make the front bar and side steps? what prices do you charge? I have a roll bar from a foreign used vehicle don't know what vehicle with 4lights on it that could be used as a roll bar i will post up the pic.

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[Team Loco]

Wow, that bar has some seriously nice looking lights. I will pm you prices

[sweeks]

ray_S.T.R.A_man check your pm. I have some OEM Toyota 17s you might be interested in.

[wagon r]

interesting roll bar......looks like a roof rack mounted type bar.....not the one you bolt to the tray but one to bolt to the roof.

[bleedingfreak]

I think the older models (3L, 1KZ, etc) have alot more wheel well, am I right or is it just a perception?

[Team Loco]

The older models had a bit more wheel well space cause they came with stock fourteens. The new models, most of them come with stock fifteen steelies. Other than that, the wheel well space on the new model looks bigger to me

[sweeks]

TL it is and will accomodate a larger rim size.

[Team Loco]

My tyres have eaten out my splash guards and mud guards. Penalties for getting rid of my sr5 rims.

[Stello]

Good advice from everyone.

I have 17s on my 4x2 toyota hilux and i dont have any problems with bad roads or any load in the tray.

using 235-55 r17 tyres. ride is still good. just ensure that whichever tyres u use has a rim protector.

[sweeks]

Stello... good point.... once you're profile is above 55, you should be safe...

[Stello]

yup actually i'm looking to sell my 17" rims and get some new 17". Going for another look.
Keeping my tyres though.

Anyone want a set of 17" rims to buy or got any nice 17s to sell (5x114)?. good condition. sale depends on if i get another set of 17s that i like first.

[ray_S.T.R.A_man]

stello do you have a pic of your rim that you want to sell? or a pic with it on the van?

[sweeks]

Ray_STRA_man see pics of the OEM Toyota 17s below.... These pics don't do justice to the rims.

[ray_S.T.R.A_man]

sweeks did you get my pm?

[ray_S.T.R.A_man]

Any one interested in the roll bar. I am putting it for sale. too much chrome for my van any ways.All the lights I replaced with xeon bulbs real bright "blinding bright". make me an offer.

[sweeks]

sweeks did you get my pm?

Yes I did.

Check your pm.

[Stuckindmud]

Dude - that looks like a roof rack.?
you sellin the lights separate?

[Stello]

shucks forgot to take out the pic . will try to do it later

[toyoman]

i running 255/50/17 on my 4x2 hilux....very practical....could still take some weight

[Stello]

toyo where u get that 255 boy? that was what i was looking for.
what brand?[/quote]

[toyoman]

i don't think they making them again, is BF Scorchers....i call a good few places to look for them but no one has.....
i have four on my van about 1 year now, and i not impressed.....i had to vulcanize 2 of them this month for cuts on the sidewall....
i bought them from V&S trading in chaguanas....