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Upgrade from Steel wheels to Alloy on SR5

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by androka, Oct 14, 2017.

  1. Oct 14, 2017 at 10:28 PM
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    androka

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    androka [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thought I'd post my experience here, in case anyone else is considering replacing steelies with alloy. Gotchas are tpms and lugnuts.
    2017 extended cab SR5 came with 245/75R16 Steel rims. Found a set of TRD OR Wheels here on the TW site.
    My existing specs on this site. TRD OR Wheel owner confirmed similar sizing (thanks @ironslug22 )

    Next was trying to figure out TPMS. Some members have used their steel 40% angled TPMS from the steel rims on Alloy but America's Tire guys said not to do it. Bad fit and rotating 180% exposes you to problems as bumping and rotation take their toll. Looked online and found some replacements but they were always in the $50 or more range per sensor. Stumbled upon some used ones on eBay. Set of 4 at $49.99 total. Seller stated they were out of 2017 Taco so pulled the trigger.

    Next were the lugs. Steel lug nuts are different from Alloy rim lugnuts. Prices vary but got a set for all 4 tires at America's Tire for $65.

    Installed at America's (Discount) Tire in Walnut Creek, total cost for dismount, mount, balance and tpms re-programming (free): $162. They included the
    $9 Dill 1100K Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Service Kit
    TPMS RBK Basic Kit 1100K for free.

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    AFTER
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    androka, Oct 14, 2017
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  2. Oct 16, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    markmizzou

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    markmizzou Well-Known Member

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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    Nice improvement!!
     
    markmizzou, Oct 16, 2017
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