Wire Wheels
#1
Wire Wheels
i am trying to fit wire wheels on my '99 lx470.
i really wanted to use knock-offs as it gets much more of the spokes to show, but having learned the uniqueness of the land cruisers 5x150 pattern, no-one on the market seems to make an adaptor for this vehicle.
so i needed some general direction...
meaning are adaptors the only way to fit knock-offs?
if so, is there a metal-worker / machinist somewhere who would be willing to do this custom work of making an adaptor from a block of metal?
thanks
i really wanted to use knock-offs as it gets much more of the spokes to show, but having learned the uniqueness of the land cruisers 5x150 pattern, no-one on the market seems to make an adaptor for this vehicle.
so i needed some general direction...
meaning are adaptors the only way to fit knock-offs?
if so, is there a metal-worker / machinist somewhere who would be willing to do this custom work of making an adaptor from a block of metal?
thanks
#3
Knock offs
I think by "knock offs" in this case he means a single large bolt in the middle like brittish cars used to have. There probably isn't much of a market for 5 x 150 wire wheels, thats why your having trouble finding them. In fact 5 x 150 is kinda tough in any kind of wheel, but not impossible.
#5
@mmcustom
i appreciate your response, but sorry, wire wheels are what i grew up to love. just the opinion of me personally though. i am unsure if you know what knock-offs mean in the world of wire wheels, but Brandon is right, knock-offs refer to an adaptor used to hold on a wire wheel tightened by a knock-off cap, versus your bolt-on wheels tightened with bolts.
@squarehat
i am not sure for the newer LX models, but i own a '99 and it uses a 5 lug. the bolt pattern is 5 x 150 and the offset is +35.
i am pretty sure at this point that in order to get wire wheels, i would have to find a machinist to custom make me an adaptor, or i can consider spacers, but i am unsure of what machine shop to go to, and am also unsure as to how spacers work
i appreciate your response, but sorry, wire wheels are what i grew up to love. just the opinion of me personally though. i am unsure if you know what knock-offs mean in the world of wire wheels, but Brandon is right, knock-offs refer to an adaptor used to hold on a wire wheel tightened by a knock-off cap, versus your bolt-on wheels tightened with bolts.
@squarehat
i am not sure for the newer LX models, but i own a '99 and it uses a 5 lug. the bolt pattern is 5 x 150 and the offset is +35.
i am pretty sure at this point that in order to get wire wheels, i would have to find a machinist to custom make me an adaptor, or i can consider spacers, but i am unsure of what machine shop to go to, and am also unsure as to how spacers work
#6
Hey...
Hey if wire wheels is what you like then by all means, it sounds like you have a good grasp of the situation and you expectation is reasonable. I hope it works for you, post pics please when you get it done and if you need help on the tires let me know!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post