FJ wheels vs Stock GXL wheels

[fridayman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fridayman]

Yesterday I swapped my stock GXL wheels with standard 265/65/17 AT20's for a set of FJ Cruiser rims with 265/70/17 AT22's. I drive a 150 petrol auto. For some reason it feels like the car has slightly more torque i.e. it accelerates slightly better up hills. Does anyone know if the FJ rims are lighter than Prado rims?

Also, is there much call for stock 17" GXL wheels? Any idea what these are worth?

[Jerrers Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Jerrers]

Placebo effect caused by new wheels. Perhaps the new wheels had higher pressure and had less rolling resistance.
I sold a few oem wheels on fleabay for $220-240 each. No one wants a full set but people need to replace a damaged wheel or need a second space. Try advertising on here, pleanty of prado owners about.

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Larger diameter should be noticeable the opposite way.
I know when I go from my 70 series back to my 65,s it takes off like a rabbit.
The 70 series make mine a lot more sluggish.


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[Richoson Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Richoson]

Hi Fridayman

I am looking for a single wheel if you are interested in selling one.

Richo.

[Archer Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Archer]

Yep, if price is right, I'll take one or two.

[Nova Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nova]

FJ rims have 10mm more offset, but that shouldn't change anything. The tyre change should make it feel slower as they are taller.

I changed to FJ rims myself and am putting my stock GXL rims on my camper trailer so I can swap between car and trailer for extra spares.

Cheers, Nova

[peter_mcc Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close peter_mcc]

I'm interested in one.

It's not hard to send them around the country using www.temando.com.au or similar.

[maulbeagle Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close maulbeagle]

yes I am interested in 2 at the right price if they're not already all gone.

[fridayman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fridayman]

Now that I've had a week with the new wheels I think that the auto box is changing differently with the taller tires i.e. it's hanging onto the lower gears slightly longer which is making it feel more torquey. On longer higher gear inclines I can feel that it has slightly less torque and is kicking back slightly sooner. I actually prefer this because I have gotten into the habit of knocking it into Sport mode on some longer hills anyway (not sure if that is the correct name for it, but shifter to the right...), now it's doing this by itself. The car definitely drives more like I want it to.

Regarding selling the wheels, I'm happy to take offers on them. All the rims are in very good condition, none have been kerbed or offroad. 2 have very small marks near the centre - I can send pics if anyone is interested. I would say they are 9.9/10 condition, and spare is 10/10. Four of them have 5mm tread left so probably only good for spares. The 5th (my spare) has brand new AT20 on it. I would prefer to send 2 at a time if possible (just less hassle).

Richo, I've replied to your pm.