New rolling stock for my Toyota FJ Cruiser. The man in brown dropped off my new Mickey Thompson Sidebiter wheels yesterday. These wheels are a part of the re-gear and tire project for my FJ Cruiser.
Mickey Thompson Sidebiter
The numbers:
- Weight – 28.5 LB on my postage scale
- 5″ Back Spacing
- 17″ x 9″ Width
The stock FJ wheels are 7.5″ with 4.5″ back spacing. The rim will be moved 1/2″ closer to the spindle. However, with the additional 1.5″ of rim width the tire clearance should be great. The new tires will be 11.8″ wide with the stock being 10.5 so there should be no problems.
The black finish has a wonderful high-gloss. There is a note in the box that the wheels need to be kept clean and that road salt can damage the finish.
The design of the wheel puts the valve stem recessed where it will no be damaged while off road.
I can’t wait to get them mounted on the FJ.