Size of custom and original wheels Toyota Land Cruiser 200

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is a popular Japanese SUV that is successful in the Russian market. Unlike domestic models of off-road vehicles, the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is slightly inferior in cross-country ability, but provides a greater level of comfort in the cabin.

Nevertheless, despite the purpose of the Land Cruiser, the vast majority of cars in the Russian Federation are used only in urban areas, where tuning and style of the car are put in first place. That is why choosing wheels for a Kruzak is a very sensitive moment for every owner.

Factory wheel sizes

The wheel size of Toyota Land Cruiser 200 depends on the specific configuration. The 4.5 TD and 4.7i even come with 20-inch wheels; The 4.5 D only rides at a 17-inch radius. When purchasing a new TLC from an official dealer, the buyer will be asked to select the diameter of the “rollers”. Standard disk parameters:

• R17: width 8.0, offset 60;
• R18: width 8.0, offset 60;
• R20: width 8.5, offset 60.

The car comes with alloy wheels, and they can easily be replaced with more expensive but durable forged ones.

Stamping on the LC is nonsense: cheap “caps” do not fit with an expensive car.

What wheels should you buy for a Toyota Land Cruiser 200 for off-road use?

The Japanese SUV has great potential, which it can fully realize only when going off-road, however, with the wrong choice of wheels and tires, the vehicle’s cross-country ability is sharply reduced. For maximum vehicle cross-country ability, you need to choose specialized tires with increased lugs, but with the choice of wheels everything is a little more complicated:

• When traveling to rocky terrain, it would be more rational to install stamped discs - the steel version is more resistant to damage and can be straightened if necessary. Casting will quickly become unusable, and stamped discs, if something happens, can be replaced with a new set - the cost of replacement will be several times cheaper than the option made of aluminum or titanium;
• Before driving in mud or swamps, it is necessary to install castings - lightweight aluminum or titanium wheels will provide greater maneuverability and controllability, but the steel version will make it difficult for the car to get out of the mud, creating additional slipping;
• It is better to replace forged wheels before going off-road - firstly, such a set is too expensive, and secondly, it will quickly kill the suspension system, since it does not absorb shocks and vibrations. Forged wheels are recommended for use only when driving on public roads.

Note! Before going off-road, it is imperative to remove the caps, if any.

The caps are designed to protect the side of the discs from damage, however, on off-road conditions, additional protection can become an obstacle to the removal of dirt and cooling of the brake system, which can result in damage to the hub or failure of the brake mechanism.

The influence of non-standard disk sizes on technical characteristics

It’s worth noting right away: installing non-standard disks is prohibited by law. They have not passed the appropriate tests and potentially pose a danger to road users. Of particular interest to regulatory authorities are wheels that are too small (which is not a problem for the Kruzak due to its size) or exaggeratedly large wheels. Some TLK owners boast that they install not only 22-inch wheels on their iron horses, but even 35-inch ones.

The massive wheel is stable and impressive - that's true. The car's handling improves. But the chances of damaging a tire on a bad road increase, at least due to the fact that the tire area is now larger. The smoothness of movement is noticeably reduced, which is especially noticeable on potholes. For those who would like to drive “softer”, you can reduce the wheel diameter: instead of the factory 20-inch, put 17, if the manufacturer allows it.

When tuning, sometimes wider wheels are installed, which push the wheel out of the car's arch. This makes the car heavier, which increases fuel consumption. The suspension and body will suffer from the additional weight: the car is not designed to be loaded in places not intended for the transportation of goods. Also, widely spaced discs do not protect the suspension from possible damage.

Advantages and disadvantages of installing non-standard drives:

It is better to avoid using “homemade” wheels on the Land Cruiser 200: a spectacular SUV is not worth the danger posed by wheels of unknown origin.

What wheels can be installed on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200?

Regardless of the configuration, only alloy wheels are installed on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 from the factory. However, the owner can change the parts to another model based on aesthetic or practical reasons - all car wheels are classified according to the type of materials used in their manufacture. Eg:

• Stamped steel is the most budget-friendly type of disc. Stamped wheels have a greater safety margin and can be straightened out after hitting road potholes. Among the disadvantages of the steel version, it is necessary to note the unpretentious appearance and high weight, as a result of which the controllability of the vehicle is slightly reduced and fuel consumption increases. Stamped wheels are practically not installed on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 - an exceptional point is the operation of the vehicle off-road;
• Light alloy cast - usually installed on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 at the manufacturing plant. Alloy wheels are made from aluminum or titanium and provide greater handling and fuel efficiency. The disadvantages of casting are directly proportional to stamping - light-alloy wheels simply crack under a serious impact, which makes them completely unrepairable;
• Forged - the manufacturing technology for forged wheels differs significantly from the production of the above models. The advantages of the forged version are high strength and lightness of construction, due to which the discs are moderately economical and do not deform when they fall into a hole. Among the minuses, it is worth noting the complete lack of energy absorption - all shocks when driving on uneven roads are completely transferred to the car’s suspension, shortening its service life.

In addition to the price category and aesthetics, wheel rims must be selected depending on the type of car suspension. On the Toyota Land Cruiser 200, the suspension system can consist of either a classic spring version or an air suspension. For example, installing forged wheels on a spring suspension will transform the car's handling without compromising strength, while for air suspension it is worth installing only alloy wheels - the forged version will significantly shorten the safety margin of the suspension.

Alternative disk options

Purchasing an original disc in an official store is an expensive pleasure. To save a little money, you can buy rollers from well-known brands. The best manufacturers are considered:

• LegeArtis (China);
• Kosei (Japan);
• Dotz (Germany);
• K&K (Russia);
• Alutec (Germany);
• OZ Racing (Italy);
• SKAD (Russia).

Those who do not want to pay for a big name choose replicas of top companies.

You can install any wheel on a car, the main thing is to take into account the bolt pattern.

Tires

The tire size on a Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is determined by the diameter of the rims. The manufacturer offers the following tire options:

The restyling carried out did not affect the dimensions of the wheels, so the tire sizes of the Land Cruiser 200 did not change. This allows you to put tires from older generation cars on those that have just rolled off the assembly line.

Peculiarities

The selection of tires for a car depends on the preferences of the car owner. Some people like it hard, others like it soft. Rubber manufacturers offer tires for wheels of any size Toyota Land Cruiser 200.

The favorite tires of cruiser owners for both summer and winter are:

• Michelin;
• Yokohama;
• Bridgestone;
• Goodyear;
• Nokian.

The choice between winter studs and Velcro (friction) depends on the needs of the car owner.

The tenacious studs hold tightly to the ice on the road, so they are intended for those who drive away from cleared roads. They wear out quickly on asphalt, so studs are not the best option for the city. Some people complain about the noise of such tires.

Friction tires provide traction with the road due to cavities in the rubber. The Scandinavian type of Velcro rides almost silently, but holds onto the road no worse than spikes. Scandinavians are focused on snow and ice, but they also perform well on a clean track.

European-style friction tires are designed for warm winters with wet snow and slush; they are even closer to all-season tires, so they should be purchased for those regions where there is no frost or snowfall.

Tire customization

Those who do not risk experimenting with rims change the ride of the car due to the tires, installing wider tires than standard ones:

Customizing tires is fraught with troubles, so it is better to change the car within the framework established by the manufacturer.

Pressure

Toyota recommends inflating tires to 2.4 atmospheres. This is due to the massiveness of the car - it is not easy to withstand the considerable mass of a Land Cruiser. But drivers complain that when the standard is met, the SUV rides too harshly. For smooth running and comfort, it is recommended to reduce the pressure to 2.2 atmospheres.

At car services they usually pump it up to the universal 2 atmospheres. To an inexperienced owner of a Kruzak, the difference is noticeable only in the soft ride. Flat tires wear out faster and reduce the car's handling. The cost of carelessness may be too high.

Recommendations for disc care

• Check wheel balancing on a special diagnostic stand in the workshop. If deviations are detected, restore the geometry of the structure. It is impossible to “reanimate” the disk on your own due to the lack of necessary equipment;
• If you find cracks or dents on the rim, contact a service station for preventive maintenance and rolling;
• At high and medium speeds, avoid getting into holes and potholes. The disc is deformed, the seal is broken, the tire cord is damaged;
• Monitor the tire pressure; it should not differ from that recommended by the manufacturer. If there is a deviation, pump it up yourself, contact the service station;
• Observe the transition to summer and winter modes. In summer, the tire pressure is 0.15 atm higher, in winter it is lower by the same amount. The parameters are specified in the vehicle operating instructions;
• Tighten the rim nuts with a torque wrench. Excessive tightening will cause the studs to break, while too little will cause them to unscrew. Which will lead to a collision on the road with an oncoming traffic participant.

In sunny weather, cast aluminum wheels are less susceptible to external damage. But in slush, ice, when the road is strewn with chemicals, the rim is susceptible to corrosion. This provokes peeling of the paint, destruction of the molecular composition, and a decrease in the strength of the structure.

Wash your wheels as they get dirty. Since it is unlikely that you can clean it properly with a rag, use high-pressure compressors. Equipment of this class is available at many service stations, workshops, and service centers.

Systematic polishing removes scratches. First clean the wheel from dirt, dry it thoroughly, and then treat it with a chemical. Wipe with a cloth several times.

Store wheels in a hanging position, do not stack them on top of each other. Clean off any dirt, dry, and wrap in cellophane. Some motorists practice applying an aerosol to the surface before preservation.

The average service life of original wheels is 150,000 km. Subject to a moderate driving style, the replacement interval will increase by a third. The service life of tires does not exceed 60 – 80 thousand km.

Buy original parts and consumables. Carefully check the catalog numbers and markings with the data specified in the instruction manual.

Use the services of certified workshops, service centers, service stations. Remember that non-professional repair intervention does not guarantee the functionality of the equipment. Handicraft repairs and diagnostics contribute to the cancellation of the factory warranty and refusal of service at branded service stations.

Bolt pattern

The wheels of the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 are interchangeable, so the bolt pattern for disks of all diameters is the same:

• drilling (PCD) - 5 bolts with a diameter of 150 mm;
• diameter of the central hole (DIA) - 110.1 mm;
• nut 14x1.5.

Lexus LX, Toyota Land Cruiser Cygnus and Toyota Tundra have wheels with similar parameters.

If necessary, they will fit no worse than the factory options.

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 – a dream car

Why is this SUV the dream of almost every car owner? The point is in its features:

• Amazing dynamic performance
• 2 powerful engine options: 4.6 petrol (309 hp) or 4.5 diesel (235 hp)
• The diesel version consumes fuel one and a half or even two times more economically than the gasoline version
• Six-speed automatic, all-wheel drive
• Excellent traction dynamics
• And, of course, huge dimensions and a spacious interior!

How to remove the spare tire

The spare tire of the Land Cruiser 200 is hidden in the bottom, and pulling it out is not as easy as it seems. Procedure for replacing a wheel:

1. Raise the bottom of the trunk.
2. Insert the jack handle into the winch hole.
3. To lower the wheel to the ground, turn the handle clockwise.
4. Remove the spare tire from the bracket.
5. Remove the fastening by rotating the winch counterclockwise.

The spare tire storage system is truly non-standard, so in order to avoid unpleasant surprises on the road, it is better to practice in advance.

How to make a choice?

By entering the year of manufacture of your Toyota and selecting the engine size, you will receive a selection of wheels suitable for the Toyota Land Cruiser 200; they can be ordered and then purchased directly on the website. Our employees will help you understand such a difficult matter as choosing disks and give recommendations.

All presented alloy wheels for the Kruzak 200 are characterized by particular strength and lightness. Light alloy models improve vehicle maneuverability, driving characteristics and create conditions for safe, comfortable movement. You can drive on high-quality wheels for many years without losing the effectiveness of their working properties. The unique design will highlight the individuality of the powerful SUV and complete the look.