ImNoSaint's Gen III Build

[Imnosaint]

Sure enough. Not what I expected, I wanted less style, more utility, but they'll work. Matte black, don't you think?

 

[off-roader]

By matte I assume you mean flat? I'd go with a Satin Black myself for more longevity. Flat paints just don't seem to last on cars.

 

[jlocster]

Those'll work, and I definitely vote for black. Kind of look like a steel interpretation of the aluminum Gen 2/2.5. Looking forward to seeing them mounted. BTW, do the Gen 3s need rims with a large center hub opening like the Gen 2/2.5s do (108mm, I think)?

 

[off-roader]

BTW, do the Gen 3s need rims with a large center hub opening like the Gen 2/2.5s do (108mm, I think)?

I don't believe so.

 

[Imnosaint]

Those'll work, and I definitely vote for black. Kind of look like a steel interpretation of the aluminum Gen 2/2.5. Looking forward to seeing them mounted. BTW, do the Gen 3s need rims with a large center hub opening like the Gen 2/2.5s do (108mm, I think)?

I'm with off-roader on this. I have H&R 40mm spacers fitted so the hub opening isn't an issue.

 

[jlocster]

Hmm...so I take it no Gen 3 rims fit Gen 2/2.5s? Not even the stock Mitsu 16" steelies? Please say it ain't so. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

Wait, are there even stock Mitsu Gen 3 steelies? I guess I just assumed there were. Maybe they don't exist.

This is a 16x7 steel spare from a 02, 03, 04 Montero Sport. I thought the Gen 3s might've come equipped with the same (pic from EBAY).


Very sorry if I'm thread-jacking, Saint.

 

[off-roader]

Haven't seen g3 steelies but you can always use 6x5.5" lug pattern rims from other rigs. I personally like some of the FJ rims like this one from TRD without the TRD name of course...

 

[jlocster]

Oooo, those are nice off-roader.

I know its after the fact Saint, but I thought for anyone else who's following your thread and looking for utilitarian steelies for their Montero, this is an interesting thread here, albeit inconclusive.

 

[off-roader]

Oooo, those are nice off-roader.

I know its after the fact Saint, but I thought for anyone else who's following your thread and looking for utilitarian steelies for their Montero, this is an interesting thread here, albeit inconclusive.

Yeah I almost bought a set for mine but bought the ones I use with my 33's instead.

 

[eurosonic]

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yeah I really like these too. But they come in 7.5 width. Which is not wide enough for my old 33s and current 35s

 

[Imnosaint]

Oooo, those are nice off-roader.

I know its after the fact Saint, but I thought for anyone else who's following your thread and looking for utilitarian steelies for their Montero, this is an interesting thread here, albeit inconclusive.

Yes, the NATO wheel. The closest I came to that was a stock FJ steelie, found on ebay between 50 to 90 bucks. They look good but need to be machined to center correctly with the lugs. Nissan has a similar pattern with the Xterra, which my son drives. I test fit his "NATO" spare, and while the bolt pattern fits, it's not machined to center correctly as well.

 

[Mudrunner]

Have you or have you ever heard of manual locking hubs for the GEN III?

 

[Monstero]

Have you or have you ever heard of manual locking hubs for the GEN III?

No such thing exists...sorry

 

[SoCalMonty]

yeah I really like these too. But they come in 7.5 width. Which is not wide enough for my old 33s and current 35s

How wide were the 33's?! I've had 33x12.5's on stock 15x7's a few times...

 

[off-roader]

How wide were the 33's?! I've had 33x12.5's on stock 15x7's a few times...

They can be mounted but I think pretty much EVERY tire manufacturer recommends a 8-9" minimum rim width for a 12.5" tire. Most reputable shops won't mount them on anything narrower because of that. Not saying they wouldn't work though.