Need advice for L400 wheels - Vancouver

[tonydca]

Has anyone got any non-Delica (i.e. not-brought-in-from-Japan) wheels on their L400? I'm looking locally for a second set for some snow tires, and I keep hitting the same story.

I understand that the stock Delica Wheels are 6 inches wide, with 6x5.5inch (6x139mm) bolt patterns and a 108mm centre hole - no idea about offset - but whenever I find a potential set on Craigslist, most sellers come up blank when I ask particularly about that centre hole.

Most just say "I dunno - they came off a <<insert vehicle here>>".

I understand from earlier posts that L300 wheels and some (all?) Toyota 4Runner wheels are 105 mm centres.

Has anyone bought local wheels that fit their L400? Like, say off a 96 Chev Blazer, or a 2001 Toyota Tacoma, or ??? I had a dig around on the internet, but a detailed list of cross-manufacturer factory wheel dimensions doesn't seem to exist.

I'd like to maximize my chances of success before I drive out somewhere and try to swap one in to see if it fits. Thanks,

Tony.

[FalcoColumbarius]

Tony, I'm pretty sure that there is a post in here somewhere about this and I think it was by Jessie.

6x5.5 bolt pattern - Toyota/Mazda/Nissan/Mitsubishi (jfarsang-second post down)

So it appears to me that you would get these rims off a Toyota, a Mazda, a Nissan or a Mitsubishi. Have I misunderstood your question?

Falco.

[jessef]

Hi Tony

6x5.5 bolt pattern

Usually 15/16x7" wheels is common

Center bore hub must be 108mm or more

6x5.5 bolt pattern - Toyota/Mazda/Nissan/Mitsubishi

http://www.delica.ca/forum/machining-ri ... -7388.html

Mitsubishi L300 Delica center bore hub = 106mm
Mitsubishi Montero/Pajero Gen I = 106mm

Mitsubishi L400 Spacegear center bore hub = 108mm
Mitsubishi Montero/Pajero Gen II = 108mm

[tonydca]

Thanks Jesse, I saw info that from your previous postings already.

But apart from the L400s, Monteros and GenII Pajeros you list, I can't find info showing any other vehicles out there with the 6x5.5 bolt patterns and 108+mm centre bore as "standard factory" wheels.

If I call a guy who is selling, say, a set of 6x5.5 rims off his Chevy Blazer, and I say "how wide is the centre hole?" Derp derp derp "I dunno - looks like about 4 inches or so". Driving all the way out to Chilliwack to find that they don't fit would be a pain in the a$$.

And I'd rather not go through the process of machining out the centre hole if I can possibly avoid it. So that's why I was wondering if anyone has swapped out rims from a non-Mitsubishi North American vehicle and had them fit unmodified onto their L400. Just exploring my options.

Thanks everyone for their input; cheers,

Tony.

[jessef]

Unfortunately, that's really the only way. See them in person unless they know what the offset/bore measurements are.

Most aftermarket chevy/toyo/mitsu/nissan wheels are 108+mm center bore

[tonydca]

Has anyone bought local wheels that fit their L400? Like, say off a 96 Chev Blazer, or a 2001 Toyota Tacoma, or ??? I had a dig around on the internet, but a detailed list of cross-manufacturer factory wheel dimensions doesn't seem to exist.

Tony.

Hooray for the internet! Useful cross-reference chart of factory wheel dimensions:


http://adaptitusa.com/referencebook.htm

So from this, it looks like the likely donor culprits are (assuming 1/2-inch or 12 mm bolt diameters):

Acura SLX
Chevy Canyon/Celsor
Dodge Ram 50 '79-93
Dodge Raider (no surprise there!!)
Ford Courier Pickup 77-84
Honda Passport 94-03
Infinity QX4 (but *not* Nissan Pathfinder, apparently...)
most Isuzu trucks/SUVs
Lexus LX450 or GX470
Mazda B-2xxx series pickup 77-93
Toyota FJ cruiser and 01-07 Sequoia

Tony.

[jessef]

I can't see any on the list that have the same/similar offset as our Delica's except maybe the Nissan's. Would be good to find out

[tonydca]

I can't see any on the list that have the same/similar offset as our Delica's except maybe the Nissan's. Would be good to find out

How do you know what the offset is/should be? I can't find it on that site...

Tony.

[ShaneA]

I believe the offset is 4 1/4", I'm sure Jesse will correct me if I'm wrong.

I managed to find a set off a Toyota 4runner. Before I met the guy I asked him if he would mind waiting while I mounted one of the wheels on to the front of my van. I measured the offset, mounted one tire, then drove a few circles around the parking lot to ensure there was no rubbing. All good.

Shane

[Mr. Pistachio]

Hey Tony,

On the site you've posted I've found that Suburban 71-91 wheels are also compatible. As I recall, those trucks are everywhere and I can imagine the ridiculous amount of wheel available at the scrapyard for those!!! It might be a lead to something! Especially if you're looking for steallies for the winter!

Antoine