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Are there 6 lug pattern 2nd Gen 2WD Pre-Runners!?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by brian92s, Feb 19, 2023.

  1. Feb 19, 2023 at 8:08 PM
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    brian92s

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    Everywhere I look, there is a definitive answer that 4WD Tacos have 6 lug, and 2WD have 5 lug wheels. I am certain I have a Pre-Runner 2WD, even though the original owner likely put a different tailgate on it. I do not have a 4WD selector in the Cab, and I am certain I don't have 4WD components when I've been under my car. I have had my wheels in to be balanced multiple times with issues and no shop ever mentioned I have spacers/adapters to me. So do I just have a 6 lug tire somehow and one of the owners swapped them? I can't see why they would swap to 6 lug just to keep the ugly steel wheels on them. I am looking to get 4-runner wheels and hoping they will direct fit, thank you!

    Images of my truck's current wheels and the ones I want to buy attached.

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  2. Feb 19, 2023 at 8:16 PM
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    All Prerunners are 2WD and 6 lug (like the 4x4s). The other 2WD 5 lug trucks you are referring to are the base models.
     
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    6-lug wheels aren't specific to 4x4 trucks. The pre-runners are very similar to the 4x4 trucks with the exception of the loss of 4wd. The 5-lug base model is a "significantly" (by Toyota standards) different platform entirely.
     
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    Later model 4runner rims don't fit, avoid 2022+ But those look like older model save to buy.

    Almost all 6 lugs fit 6 lugs. Don't worry about the drive wheels.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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    Okay I’m just lll informed, thank you Tacoma world folks!
     
  6. Feb 19, 2023 at 8:41 PM
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    I forgot to mention there is another 2WD model called the X-Runner that is a 5 lug as well.
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2023 at 8:45 PM
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    I should also ask then, will these be easier to balance and deal with than the ones I have that I believe are “lug centric”? I can’t seem to get anyone to balance them as well as I’d expect a vehicle to handle on the highway without some minor shaking
     
  8. Feb 19, 2023 at 9:26 PM
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    Prerunners are just RWD with V6 and 4WD suspension. The 5 luggers are all 4 bangers except for xrunners which can have a V6 with 5 lugs due to lowered suspension.
     

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