Rim help!

[Spl Explorer]

Ok so this might seem like a really stupid question. Car audio is my specialty. Not rims, so I could really use some help.

I found some 20s on Craiglist that I might buy but do not know if they will match up.

There 20s that are universal 5 lug that were meant to go on a Toyota Camery but didn’t fit.

My truck is a 94 X XLT 4x4.

So would they work out? I have seen people before put rims on a 4x4 X but what do you do with that nasty hub that sticks out from the front tires that says 4X4 on it?

Thanks guys!

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

Easy fix. Trade me your 4x4 for my 2wd

You're only at the completely opposite end of the country.

I would call and ask for the style number or part number of the rim and look up the weight they can support.

I don't like the idea of a rim that was going to be put onto a TOYOTA CAMRY onto a FORD EXPLORER which is probably twice if not three times the weight. Just my opinion...

As for the 4x4 hub, you could always try to see if you can find a rim that has a cover that can cover it, or paint/chrome it so it looks like part of the rim, and just make up something that matches for the rears.

 

[Blee1099]

Unless its a universal suv 5 lug I don't see it fitting. The universal 5 lug sedan I believe is 5 on 100. Not to mention the hub will be the issue if its a sedan wheel since the hub center on the wheel will need to be cut on a lathe or similar.

 

[Spl Explorer]

Easy fix. Trade me your 4x4 for my 2wd

You're only at the completely opposite end of the country.

I would call and ask for the style number or part number of the rim and look up the weight they can support.

I don't like the idea of a rim that was going to be put onto a TOYOTA CAMRY onto a FORD EXPLORER which is probably twice if not three times the weight. Just my opinion...

As for the 4x4 hub, you could always try to see if you can find a rim that has a cover that can cover it, or paint/chrome it so it looks like part of the rim, and just make up something that matches for the rears.

I can see the weight issue but if you were going to get a really good deal would you do it? So the rims would work? As long as the rims bolt pattern matches, can you put any rim on a 4x4? Or is there specific 4x4 rims you have to buy?

 

[Spl Explorer]

Unless its a universal suv 5 lug I don't see it fitting. The universal 5 lug sedan I believe is 5 on 100. Not to mention the hub will be the issue if its a sedan wheel since the hub center on the wheel will need to be cut on a lathe or similar.

Crap! :thumbdwn: For real?

 

[Spl Explorer]

http://images.craigslist.org/01150601020001160820080523825f14370cd61693a500bdbd.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/01150601041201161020080523f75f49afecf62209dd000a23.jpg

 

[toypaseo]

The Camry is FWD, so I am guessing the offset is all sorts of off for an Explorer...

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

i would never trust those rims on my explorer. the ride woudl be horrible unless you got bigger/thicker tires.

i'm personally going with a cobra replica wheel from a local place. it'll support the weight of my vehicle fine, and be lighter then a steel wheel, plus i'll have the same circumference as my stock wheels so my speedometer/tranny/engine won't be hurting.

 

[Spl Explorer]

Would running the front rims without the center caps work?

 

[Spl Explorer]

i would never trust those rims on my explorer. the ride woudl be horrible unless you got bigger/thicker tires..

I don't really car for the ride. My bass has destroyed my X. Everything rattles and shakes. Not worried bout the ride. Just tired of looking at my All terrain tires.

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

Would running the front rims without the center caps work?

it would. center caps are just made to try and keep dirt/grime out of there.

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Toyota___Vehicle_Bolt_Pattern_Reference.cfm

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Ford_2___Vehicle_Bolt_Pattern_Reference.cfm

by looking at these, there is enough that doesn't match that it wouldn't be a good choice.

i'd be worried about the weight and type of lug used on the camry.

 

[Spl Explorer]

it would. center caps are just made to try and keep dirt/grime out of there.

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Toyota___Vehicle_Bolt_Pattern_Reference.cfm

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Ford_2___Vehicle_Bolt_Pattern_Reference.cfm

by looking at these, there is enough that doesn't match that it wouldn't be a good choice.

i'd be worried about the weight and type of lug used on the camry.

I see that the lug used on the Camery is 12mm x 1.5 and the X has a 1/2- RH. Whats that all mean?

 

[toypaseo]

That just means the lugnuts are different. The Camry is metric, the Explorer is SAE.

 

[Spl Explorer]

That just means the lugnuts are different. The Camry is metric, the Explorer is SAE.

Got it. Thanks