Wheel rim compatibility 2005 and 1997 Hilux

Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 11:15

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poitr

Would anyone know whether the same standard steel wheel can be used on both a 2005 model diesel 4x4 SR KUN 26R and a 1997 model diesel 4x4 LN 106R. The possible need to share a wheel would be only for a temporary short period and not in extreme off road conditions.
Thanks Poitr

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Reply By: Hilux fan - Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 14:15

Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 14:15

Poitr,

I went from a 93 diesel to a 2006 diesel SR Hilux and the rims are the same (205R16 tyre size and six stud holes in both). The SR5's had smaller wheels for some silly reason.

Why worry about the off road conditions? A good quality steel rim will take it. The main thing to check is that any old tyres will meet the speed rating of the newer vehicle. If you're unsure, get hold of one and test the fitting, especially clearance on the inside of the wheel.

Colin

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Follow Up By: poitr - Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 14:21

Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 14:21

Thanks Colin. I was aware they both take 205R16 tyres and that the stud pattern was the same, but I had a recollection of seeing something somewhere (unfortunately I can't remember where) that there may have been a difference in the "offset", whatever that is.
Poitr

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Follow Up By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 15:12

Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 15:12

I think you'll find the offset is different. As I recall the old wheel will fit on the newer hilux but stick out further.
The new wheel may foul on the suspension on the older one.

Suggest you do a trial fit to be sure.

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Follow Up By: sweetwill - Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 16:39

Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 16:39

hello poitr.
just went through this myself 97 to late 2004 are the same, then the offset changes, also the earlier ones leading up to 97 are different if it is any help i have a 2005 steel rim sitting here if it is any good to you, cheers bill.

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Follow Up By: poitr - Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 16:45

Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 16:45

Thanks Bill. Whereabouts are you?
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Follow Up By: sweetwill - Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 18:44

Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 18:44

hello poitr.
i am at Corrimal 4ks north of Wollongong.0439841474

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Follow Up By: poitr - Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 19:18

Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 19:18

Bill,
Thanks, but I'm a bit too far away so the freight would be a killer, and by the look of the advice, I'm best to go for a 97 wheel which I could get away with on the 05 model if needed for a short distance. Appreciate your help. Poitr

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Reply By: splits - Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 18:42

Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 at 18:42

poitr

The wheels are not the same. A 97 wheel on an 05 will widen the track and an 05 on a 97 will narrow it. I have 5 x 05 new steel wheels that came with new tyres on ebay. I knew they had a larger back spacing than my 03 and they would not be suitable but the price was so cheap it was worth buying them just for the tyres. I tried them on out of curiosity and found they just cleared everything at the front but they narrowed the track by 30mm.

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