Toyota HiLux wheels guide

We’re not here to answer the great debate of alloy versus steel, rather we aim to simply outline some of the available options to add some bling, change size or toughen up your HiLux.

There's a seemingly endless supply of custom wheels available for the Toyota HiLux, ranging from sleek and stylish to rugged and aggressive. So, it doesn’t matter which side of the great debate you sit, there are plenty of options to suit your requirements.

• What it is: Replacement wheels.
• Why you need it: The majority of new 4x4s these days comes with large wheels and low or medium profile tyres. The HiLux is no exception, with 17- or 18-inch wheels. While these look great and perform great on-road, head off-road and you will likely want a little more tyre wrapped around that wheel. The simplest way to do this is drop a wheel size to allow a tyre with a taller sidewall to be fitted without increasing the overall tyre diameter; or perhaps you need a different offset to run the tyres of your choice. There are many reasons to swap out wheels when building an off-roader.
• Buying tips: The HiLux comes with a common six-stud pattern with 139.7mm PCD (often written 6x139.7) and a centre bore/hub bore of 78.1mm. Also ensure the offset is within legal limits, so no more than a change of 50mm - 25mm per side. You’ll also need to check the load rating matches or exceeds that of the standard wheels.

Here are three products we recommend. They’re intended as a starting point, to give you an idea of what’s available.

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• ROH Wheels
• Method Race Wheels
• Speedy Wheels

ROH Wheels

All ROH off-road 4x4 wheels come with the ROH lifetime structural warranty and feature ROH's "Easycleans Baked Enamel" paint finish for superior salt spray performance and anti-weathering durability.

Specifications

• Material: Alloy
• Load Rating: Up to 1500kg
• Available sizes: 17-20-inch

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Method Race Wheels: 700 Series trail wheels

Featuring bead-grip technology, these wheels engage with the tyre-bead seat for increased grip while running lower air pressures. An aggressive safety hump on inner and outer bead seat further stabilises tyre and prevents de-beading.

Specifications

• Material: 356 cast aluminium with T6 heat treatment
• Load Rating: Up to 1200kg
• Available sizes: 17-18-inch

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Speedy Wheels

With multiple sizes and styles, Speedy are sure to have a wheel that suits your HiLux and the driving you plan to do in it.

Specifications

• Material: Aluminium alloy or steel
• Load Rating: Up to 1200kg
• Available sizes: 17-20-inch

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How we review products

4X4 Australia has been reviewing four-wheel drive vehicles and aftermarket products for more than 40 years.

When looking for the best accessories for your make and model of 4WD, there are some things essential to making sure you have the best off-roading experience.

When we compare products, here are some of the things we consider:

• Warranty
• Build quality
• Value for money
• Time and ease to set-up/install
• Weight
• Fit and finish
• How well it gets the job done
• What materials they’re made from
• Corrosion/UV resistance
• Coatings
• Compatibility with other accessories
• Compliance with ADRs and vehicle safety systems
• Country of manufacture
• Load ratings, to determine what's the best product across each price point.

We also consider user reviews and our own experience with these products to make sure our recommendations are for the best on the market.

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