ours are lug centric. hub centric wheels have non-tapered flat face lug nuts, like on a 1997+ F-350Typrus wrote:And ours is hub/lugcentric... Meaning, that without the hub.... Bad things can happen.... So space it if you must.
What 14" rims fit tercels
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ours are lug centric. hub centric wheels have non-tapered flat face lug nuts, like on a 1997+ F-350Typrus wrote:And ours is hub/lugcentric... Meaning, that without the hub.... Bad things can happen.... So space it if you must.
Tercel 4WD "POWER WAGOON" with 4A-C
aka: "no powa steering tercel, oh oh oh!"
mods: ignition at 10 DBTDC and 90 octane gas.
aka: "no powa steering tercel, oh oh oh!"
mods: ignition at 10 DBTDC and 90 octane gas.
Hmm. Well our Passat was the same deal. Tight-fit hub AND tapered lugs. We had aftermarket rims put on. Konig 7-spokers, 15"x6.5". Nice rims. But, for some reason, it felt like it wasn't quite aligned after a while, it chewed up its tires. Otherwise smooth. Well, on our 2nd set of tires (only 12k int a set of Yoko YK520's) they were pretty well worn. One of the techs looked and said "Holy crap, there's no hub-ring!" Well, we got a free new set of YK520's and a massive apology. It now stays aligned and the tires are better now at 25k or so in than they were at 12k in, same primary driver with same driving habits.
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1985 Tercel Standard 4wd Wagon w/ 3-speed auto, Living a happy life in Boulder last I knew
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Those look pretty good - I'll have to check out AZ.
Well, my Goldie has an identical twin in TN - she is from a Toyota dealer in Nashville - dunno which one.
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Well, my Goldie has an identical twin in TN - she is from a Toyota dealer in Nashville - dunno which one.
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T4WD augury?
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Re: What 14" rims fit tercels
I don't mean to excavate dead threads, but is it true that our cars are lug-centric? So any rim with a 4x100 hole pattern will be good, regardless of hub size? The reason I ask is I might pick up a set of 14'' aluminum rims off of an old Passat, but it says they have a 57.1 hub, as opposed to the tercel's 54.1 hub.
I want to know if I need spacer rings or not, I don't want to break anything.
I want to know if I need spacer rings or not, I don't want to break anything.
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Re: What 14" rims fit tercels
I have been running alloy wheels intended for a Honda with a larger hub, not real issues for about ten years. I considered getting hub rings, but have not done it yet.
ONce I think I forgot to tighten the lugs after some maintenance, the next day that wheel was making noise so I checked it out. the lug nuts worked loose, one stud was broken off. I tightened the three, and replaced the broken one that evening. but I do not think this would have happened if the lug nuts were tight. even if the hub was the right size, loose lug nuts would do the same thing.
ONce I think I forgot to tighten the lugs after some maintenance, the next day that wheel was making noise so I checked it out. the lug nuts worked loose, one stud was broken off. I tightened the three, and replaced the broken one that evening. but I do not think this would have happened if the lug nuts were tight. even if the hub was the right size, loose lug nuts would do the same thing.
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Re: What 14" rims fit tercels
One last thing, a bit off topic. The rims I'm looking at have 2 different tires on them, they are both 185/65/14. Would the possible thickness in tread be enough to do damage to the transmission? I know Canadian Tire won't install mismatched tires on 4wd/Awd cars to prevent damage and possible lawsuits, but does it make a difference?
This is what the rims look like, except much more beat up.
This is what the rims look like, except much more beat up.
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Re: What 14" rims fit tercels
yes it does, when in 4wd the drive train is locked out and different size tires will but stress on the drivetrain because each wheel will be turning slightly different speed. even if you have one low tire you can feel it bind, and it is almost impossible to get it out of 4wd because of the preload on the drivetrain.
all tires must be the same size, preferably the same brand (size vary slightly from one brand to another), and rotate them regularly so they wear evanly.
all tires must be the same size, preferably the same brand (size vary slightly from one brand to another), and rotate them regularly so they wear evanly.
'87 Tercel 4wd SR5 (current engine swap project)
'84 Tercel 4wd (daily driver, with on going mods)
'92 Mazda MPV 4wd (wife's daily driver)
'85 Tercel 4wd DLX auto(daughter's daily driver)
'01 Honda Civic (other daughter's daily driver)
'84 Tercel 4wd (daily driver, with on going mods)
'92 Mazda MPV 4wd (wife's daily driver)
'85 Tercel 4wd DLX auto(daughter's daily driver)
'01 Honda Civic (other daughter's daily driver)
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Re: What 14" rims fit tercels
That would be why Jenny locks into 4wd and requires reverse with steering wheel turn to disengage it. Two nokians and two pirellis from the last owner.Petros wrote: ↑Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:20 am yes it does, when in 4wd the drive train is locked out and different size tires will but stress on the drivetrain because each wheel will be turning slightly different speed. even if you have one low tire you can feel it bind, and it is almost impossible to get it out of 4wd because of the preload on the drivetrain.
all tires must be the same size, preferably the same brand (size vary slightly from one brand to another), and rotate them regularly so they wear evanly.