Using automatic selection of tires and wheels for the car Toyota Land Cruiser 200, you can avoid many problems associated with their compatibility and compliance with the recommendations of the car manufacturers. After all, they have a huge impact on a significant part of the vehicle's operational properties, primarily on handling, fuel efficiency and dynamic qualities. In addition, tires and rims in a modern car are one of the active safety elements. That is why the choice between them should be made as responsibly as possible, which presupposes a whole range of knowledge about these products.

Unfortunately, most car owners prefer not to get into such technical nuances. This situation makes the automatic matching system an extremely useful tool in preventing wrong choices when buying tires and rims. And he, thanks to the widest assortment presented in the Mosavtoshina online store, is very diverse.

Toyota Land Cruiser has remained in the top SUVs for many years. The size of tires on the Land Cruiser 200, their specificity and features are of interest to car owners and those who plan to connect their fate with an iron horse.

Factory wheel sizes

The size of the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 wheels depends on the specific configuration. The 4.5 TD and 4.7i are even fitted with 20-inch wheels; The 4.5 D only rolls on a 17-inch radius. When purchasing a new TLC from an authorized dealer, the buyer will be asked to choose the diameter of the "rollers". Standard disc parameters:

• R17: width 8.0, offset 60;
• R18: width 8.0, offset 60;
• R20: width 8.5, offset 60.

Alloy wheels are supplied with the car, and they are easily replaced with more expensive, but durable forged wheels.

Stamping on LC is nonsense: cheap "caps" do not go with an expensive car.

Impact of non-standard disk sizes on performance

It should be noted right away: the installation of freelance disks is prohibited by law. They have not passed the appropriate checks and are potentially dangerous for road users. Of particular interest to the regulatory authorities are too small (which does not threaten the "Kruzak" due to its size) or hyperbolized wheels. Some TLC owners boast that they install not only 22-inch wheels, but even 35-inches on their iron horses.

The massive wheel is stable and effective - it's true. Vehicle handling is improved. But the chances of damaging the tire on a bad road increase, at least due to the fact that the tire area is now larger. Smoothness of movement is noticeably reduced, which is especially felt on bumps. Those who would like to drive "softer" can reduce the diameter of the wheel: instead of the factory 20-inch, put 17, if the manufacturer allows it.

When tuning, sometimes larger discs are installed, pushing the wheel out of the car's arch. This makes the car heavier, which increases fuel consumption. Suspension and bodywork will suffer from the additional weight: the vehicle is not designed to be loaded in places not intended for transportation of goods. Also, widely spaced discs do not protect the suspension from possible damage.

Advantages and disadvantages of installing freelance disks:

It is better to refuse the use of "self-made" wheels on the Land Cruiser 200: a spectacular SUV is not worth the danger that wheels of unknown origin carry.

Alternative disc options

Purchasing an original disc in an official salon is an expensive pleasure. For small savings, you can buy "rollers" from well-known brands. The best manufacturers are:

• LegeArtis (China);
• Kosei (Japan);
• Dotz (Germany);
• K&K (Russia);
• Alutec (Germany);
• OZ Racing (Italy);
• SKAD (Russia).

Those who do not want to pay for a big name choose replicas of top companies.

You can install any wheel on a car, the main thing is to take into account the bolt pattern.

Tires

The size of tires on Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is determined by the diameter of the disks. The manufacturer offers the following tire options:

Restyling carried out did not affect the dimensions of the wheels, so the dimensions of the Land Cruiser 200 tires did not change. This allows you to put on tires from older machines on those that have just left the assembly line.

Features:

The selection of tires for a car depends on the preferences of the car owner. Some people like hard ones, others like soft moves. Rubber manufacturers offer tires for all sizes of Toyota Land Cruiser 200.

Favorite tires of the owners of the "cruiser" for both summer and winter are:

• Michelin;
• Yokohama;
• Bridgestone;
• Goodyear;
• Nokian.

The choice between winter studs and Velcro (friction) depends on the needs of the car owner.

Tenacious spikes firmly hold on to the ice on the track, therefore, they are intended for those who drive away from clear roads. On the pavement, they wear out quickly, so studs are not the best option for the city. Some people complain about the noise of such tires.

The grip of the friction tires is provided by cavities in the rubber. The Scandinavian type of velcro rides almost soundlessly, but it holds onto the road no worse than spikes. Scandinavians are focused on snow and ice, but they show themselves well on a clean track.

Friction tires of the European type are designed for warm winters with wet snow and slush, they are even closer to all-season tires, so they should be purchased for those regions where there is no frost and snowfall.

Tire customization

Those who do not risk experimenting with wheel disks change the course of the car at the expense of tires, installing tires that are wider than standard ones:

Tire customization is fraught with trouble, so it is better to change the car within the framework established by the manufacturer.

Pressure

Toyota recommends inflating tires to 2.4 atmospheres. This is due to the massiveness of the car - it is not easy to withstand the considerable weight of the Land Cruiser. But drivers complain that the SUV drives too hard when the standard is met. For a smooth ride and comfort, it is recommended to lower the pressure to 2.2 atmospheres.

At car services, they usually pump up to universal 2 atmospheres. For an inexperienced owner of the "Kruzak", the difference is noticeable only in the soft ride. Flat tires wear out faster and reduce car handling. The price of carelessness may be too high.

Looseness

Wheels of Toyota Land Cruiser 200 are interchangeable, so the bolt pattern for discs of all diameters is the same:

• drilling (PCD) - 5 bolts with a diameter of 150 mm;
• central hole diameter (DIA) - 110.1 mm;
• nut 14x1.5.

Wheels with similar parameters are available for Lexus LX, Toyota Land Cruiser Cygnus and Toyota Tundra.

If necessary, they will fit no worse than the factory options.

How to remove a spare tire

The spare wheel of the Land Cruiser 200 is hidden in the bottom, and it is not as easy to pull it out as it seems. Procedure for replacing a wheel:

1. Raise boot floor.
2. Insert the jack handle into the winch hole.
3. To lower the wheel to the ground, turn the handle clockwise.
4. Remove the spare wheel from the bracket.
5. Remove the mount by rotating the winch counterclockwise.

The spare wheel storage system is really non-standard, so in order to avoid unpleasant surprises on the road, it is better to practice in advance.

The SUV has been manufactured since 2007, it became the successor to the "100" series. Unlike previous generations, the model has a new interior, exterior, technical characteristics.

In the period from 2012 to 2015, the model underwent changes, two restyled versions were released. The innovations have affected most of the exterior. Specifications remain the same.

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 standard wheel sizes

The influence of the installation of non-standard wheel sizes on the technical characteristics of the Toyota Land Cruiser 200

The size of tires and disks installed on a car affects its technical characteristics. The instruction manual contains the recommended and permissible dimensions.

For the driver using the car as a means of transportation, the factory size of the rim is more than enough. In case of tuning, changes in standard characteristics, dynamic performance, change the car's shoes to non-standard wheel sizes.

The list of characteristics that are changed by the installation of non-standard wheel sizes:

• Controllability;
• Adhesion to the roadway;
• Sharpness, responsiveness of the steering wheel;
• Aquaplaning;
• Comfort;
• Noise level;
• Combined fuel consumption;
• Tread wear.

Alternative disc options for Toyota Land Cruiser 200 SUV

• Cast: light weight, low pressure on thrust bearings, hub, transmission;
• Stamped: durable, expensive;
• Forged: durable, one third lighter than stamped.

* check prices in stores at the time of purchase.

And also, high-quality models from the following European and world manufacturers: Advanti, Aero, Aitl, Beyern, Borbet, Cross Street, Dax, Enkei, Kosei, Legeartis, Lumarai, Momo, Race Ready, Vianor.

Decoding of marking of disks on Toyota Land Cruiser 200

For example, R18 5 × 150 6.5J ET60 (see photo):

• PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter) diameter of the circle of the center of the fixing holes: 95mm;
• Disc radius: 18;
• Number of holes 5;
• Fastener type: M15 - stud diameter;
• Thread Measurement (Pitch): 1.25;
• Center hole diameter: 73mm;
• Pressure (front / rear): 2.3 / 2.35 bar.

PCD parameter: distance between centers of opposite holes. Measurement with a ruler without dismantling the wheel. For a five-bolt design, the resulting distance must be multiplied by a factor of 1.05.

Rim Overhang ("ET"): The distance between the point of contact between the disc and the hub and the middle of the rim width. Designation: DEPORT, OFFSET. The offset is positive if the plane does not go beyond the point of contact, otherwise the offset is negative. The farther the rim is from the body, the more the offset tends to zero.

• D is the diameter of the central hole, measured in millimeters.
• J, H and subsequent characters alphabetically indicate the markings of the humps on the rim shelf. Symmetrical, asymmetrical and combined.
• The "Hump" is the lip on the rim for a tubeless tire. When driving, the "rails" hold the tire beads, preventing depressurization.

Numeric characters indicate release date, month, year.

• TUV is an abbreviation of a supervisory authority for compliance with quality standards.

Maximum wheel load: the unit of measure depends on the country of the manufacturer of the rubber, rim.

• Check the wheel balance on a special diagnostic stand in the workshop. If deviations are found, restore the geometry of the structure. It is impossible to "reanimate" the disk on its own due to the lack of the necessary equipment;
• If you find cracks, dents on the rim, contact the service station for prevention, rolling;
• At high, medium speed modes, avoid getting into holes, bumps. The disc is deformed, the tightness is broken, the tire cord is damaged;
• Pay attention to the pressure in the tires, it should not differ from the manufacturer's recommended pressure. In case of deviation, pump up yourself, contact the service station;
• Observe the transition to summer, winter modes. In summer, the tire pressure is 0.15 atm higher, in winter it is lower by the same amount. The parameters are indicated in the vehicle manual;
• Tighten the nuts on the rim with a torque wrench. Excessive tightening tends to break the studs, weak tightens loosening. Which will lead to a collision on the road with an oncoming traffic participant.

In sunny weather, cast aluminum wheels are less susceptible to external destructive effects. But in slush, ice, when the road is strewn with chemical reagents, the rim corrodes. This provokes paint peeling, destruction of the molecular composition, and a decrease in the strength of the structure.

Wash the wheels as soon as they become dirty. Since it is unlikely that it will be possible to clean it with a rag, use high pressure compressors. Equipment of this class is available at many service stations, workshops, service centers.

Systematic polishing will get rid of scratches. Pre-clean the wheel from dirt, dry thoroughly, and then treat with a chemical. Wipe with a rag several times.

Store wheels in a suspended position, do not stack on top of each other. Clean from dirt, dry, wrap with cellophane. Some motorists practice applying an aerosol to the surface before conservation.

Average service life of original disks is 150,000 km. With moderate driving style, the change interval will increase by one third. The resource of using tires does not exceed 60 - 80 thousand km.

Buy original parts and consumables. Carefully check the catalog numbers, markings, with the data specified in the operating manual.

Use the services of certified workshops, service centers, service stations. Remember that unprofessional intervention in the repair does not guarantee the functionality of the technical device. Handicraft repairs, diagnostics contribute to the cancellation of the factory warranty, denial of service at branded service stations.

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is a popular Japanese SUV that enjoys success in the Russian market. Unlike domestic models of off-road vehicles, Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is slightly inferior in cross-country ability, but provides a greater level of comfort in the cabin.

Nevertheless, despite the purpose of the Land Cruiser, the overwhelming number of cars in the Russian Federation are operated only in urban areas, where tuning and style of the car are in the first place. That is why the choice of disks for Kruzak is a very sensitive moment for every owner.

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Wheel parameters and sizes for Toyota Land Cruiser 200

According to the manufacturer's regulations, the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is equipped with discs of the following parameters: width from 8J to 8.5J, PCD drilling 5 × 150 and a total diameter of 17 to 20 with an overhang of 60 mm. At the same time, the recommended rubber sizes are from 17 to 20 radius with a profile of 50-65. Also, on all Toyota Land Cruiser 200 models intended for sale in the European market, fastening nuts with the size M14 * 1.5 are used.

More detailed information is presented in the table below:

• J "8" - The total width of the discs in the inch measurement system;
• R "17" - Diameter of discs in inch measurement system;
• PCD "5" - The number of mounting holes on the disc;
• Double PCD "150" - The diameter of the circle where the mounting holes are located. The value is given in millimeters;
• ET "60" - Disc offset in millimeters;
• d "57.1" - Diameter of the central hole.

Note! The types and parameters of the disks, as well as the dimension of the rubber installed on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200, does not depend on the technical equipment of the car or the line of power units.

The car platform allows you to install any recommended size of discs on the car without significant changes in performance - the only thing you need to remember is that larger discs increase the car's cross-country ability, but complicate handling.

If you want to install disks and tires of non-standard sizes, it is recommended to use the selection of models according to the VIN number of the vehicle. To do this, you need to go to the official website of the disc manufacturer and check the compatibility of the desired model by entering the VIN-code of the car and the trade article of the disc into the search base. Remember, installing the wrong size discs or tires severely limits the vehicle's performance, which can cause roll in corners, swinging the suspension when driving at high speed, or complete loss of control.

What wheels can be put on Toyota Land Cruiser 200?

Regardless of the configuration, only alloy wheels are installed from the factory on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200. However, the owner can change parts for another model for aesthetic or practical reasons - all car rims are classified according to the type of materials used in the manufacture. For instance:

• Steel stamped - the most budget type of discs. Stamped discs have a greater margin of safety and can be straightened after hitting potholes. Of the minuses of the steel option, it is required to note the unassuming appearance and high weight, as a result of which the vehicle's handling is slightly reduced and the fuel consumption increases. Stamped discs are practically not installed on Toyota Land Cruiser 200 - an exceptional point is off-road operation;
• Light-alloy cast - usually installed on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 at the manufacturing plant. Alloy wheels are available in aluminum or titanium for better handling and fuel efficiency. The disadvantages of casting are directly proportional to the stamping - light-alloy wheels simply split when severely hit, which makes them completely unusable;
• Forged - the technology for making forged wheels differs significantly from the production of the above models. The advantages of the forged version are high strength and lightness of the structure, due to which the discs are moderately economical and do not deform when falling into a pit. Of the minuses, it is worth noting the complete lack of energy absorption - all the shocks when driving on uneven roads are completely transmitted to the car suspension, shortening its production resource.

In addition to the price category and aesthetics, the rims must be selected depending on the type of car suspension. On Toyota Land Cruiser 200, the suspension system can consist of both the classic spring version and the air suspension. For example, the installation of forged wheels on a spring suspension will transform the car's handling without sacrificing strength, while for the air suspension it is worth installing only light-alloy wheels - the forged version will significantly shorten the safety margin of the suspension.

What wheels should I take on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 off-road?

The Japanese SUV has great potential, which can only be fully realized when driving off-road, however, with the wrong choice of discs and rubber, the vehicle's permeability is sharply reduced. For maximum cross-country ability of the car, you need to choose specialized tires with increased lugs, but with the choice of disks, everything is a little more complicated:

• When driving into rocky terrain, it will be more rational to put stamped discs - the steel version is more resistant to damage and, if necessary, can be aligned. Casting will quickly become unusable, and stamped discs in which case can be replaced with a new set - the cost of replacement will be several times cheaper than the version made of aluminum or titanium;
• Before driving on mud or swamps, it is necessary to put casting - light aluminum or titanium discs will provide more cross-country ability and controllability, but the steel version will make it difficult for the car to leave the mud, creating additional slippage;
• It is better to replace forged wheels before off-roading - firstly, such a kit is too expensive, and secondly, it will quickly kill the suspension system, since it does not absorb shocks and vibrations. Forged wheels are recommended for use only when driving on public roads.

Note! Before driving off-road, it is imperative to dismantle the caps, if any.

The hubcaps are designed to protect the side of the discs from damage, but off-road protection can become an obstacle to the removal of dirt and cooling of the brake system, as a result of which the hub may be damaged or the brake mechanism damaged.