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Post by 99montero on Mar 8, 2004 20:27:24 GMT -5
ok i have a 99 montero sport, and im thinking about buying some nice aftermarket wheels for it, what is a good website that has a good selection of wheels that will fit my car, i went to tirerack.com and they only had 2 sets of wheels to choose from.
second qustion.)
i found some nice wheels on ebay that i like, they came off of a 02 montero and i was wondering if they would fit on my 99, or is the bolt pattern or the offset different.
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Post by Joel_CA on Mar 8, 2004 23:49:32 GMT -5
Later year Montero Sport wheels will fit... but 01 and newer Montero's WILL NOT FIT. Although the bolt pattern is the same, the hub bore for the newer Montero's are WAAAY to small to fit over the large hub of the Montero Sport. There was another member here that made that mistake....  Joel, CA |
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Post by remembertofocus on Mar 10, 2004 0:58:25 GMT -5
have alot of info about our truck and those wheels specifically.
your gunna have the same prob i had...heres what you do.
1) on the front rotors, take off the stock wheels, and find yourself a dremmel (sp) with a sanding wheel...there a little nubs the stick out on the rotor, not allowing the center cap to fit onto the rotor/hub...this will take a bit, but take your time and do it enough to where it allows the center cap to slide over the hub and sit flush on the rotor. (if not even, can cause the wheel to get off center and shake...possibly make the wheel snap off the lugs) pop you center cap through the rim (this is the rim made for totyota's since they have a huge hub as well...this is important...you need a rim with a larger hub cut-out...hub centric is the key) then slide the wheel on and yur set...now with the back...
2)you have to do a little do-it-yurself as well...the wheel fits fine, but the cap will not work...put the wheel on and take yur two caps, and shave down the lip that allows the cap to be pushed through and stick...its a little less then a 1/4 inch off the entire end of the cap...this lets you slide the cap in through the FRONT, and simply run a THICK bead of extra strength silicone and allow to dry for 24 hrs...you'll have no prob with is falling off at high speeds or huge potholes...you need to do this evertime you rotate or balance... but no biggie...sounds like a bit of work, but simple, and fun if u enjoy custom work...do it...its worth it...make sure the hub is big on the rim..and if u get those wheel...get 285-50-20 tires...bigger is better...don't roll on rubberbands...you'll regret it...
let me know
adam
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Post by Paintballer08 on Mar 10, 2004 12:21:11 GMT -5
Is the wheel exchange situation the same for any and all after market wheels? I was just about to get some 16X7 steelys for my offroading tires. Any troubles with that type of setup?
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Post by remembertofocus on Mar 10, 2004 14:37:53 GMT -5
oh, well u prob won't have any issues, i was thinkin some dubs or along that line...email one of the guys with steels...
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