[kb]

My 08 base Rav4 needs new rims. They are literally rusting through. My tire size is 225/65R17. Now Im not sure if it is the 6.5 or the 7 inch. How do I find out?

Thank You

 

[Discount Tire]

@kb base model Rav 4's with steel wheels (assuming rust), would be a 6.5 wide with a 47mm offset. Replace with aluminum to avoid rust. Hope this helps.

 

[2011BaseV6]

It should say on the back of the rim, but given the choice of 6.5" vs 7", I would go with wider, even 7.5" if I could. 6.5" or 7" rolls the sidewall way too much under cornering on a 225/65R17 tire. Check locally on Facebook or Craigslist for 17" Lexus or Toyota alloy rims there should be lots of good deals for alloy rims that are far superior to the steelies.

 

[DL175]

If you are going to get new alloys that are a universal fit then you probably need hub ring adapters and spline nuts. Hub rings come in aluminum and plastic. I like the aluminum since they are durable. Most alloy wheel require spline nuts for narrow lug nut opening. You will not be able to use your factory lug nuts. You can also can get metal valve stems instead of rubber ones.

If you get a used Toyota alloy wheel you do not need hub ring adapters but will require those Toyota lug nuts with washers.

 

[kb]

I’m basically looking for the cheapest solution. I’m in NY and the roads are heavily salted, hence the rust. The car will be 15 years old and although it’s running good and is still in good condition. I don’t want to over spend on it.
I’m going to check out the local junk yards, there are a lot of them around here.

thank you for your clarification and suggestions.
Kb

 

[DL175]

I’m basically looking for the cheapest solution. I’m in NY and the roads are heavily salted, hence the rust. The car will be 15 years old and although it’s running good and is still in good condition. I don’t want to over spend on it.
I’m going to check out the local junk yards, there are a lot of them around here.

thank you for your clarification and suggestions.
Kb

If you are looking at the used wheel market then I suggest you go to this site to get your wheel specs. Then print out all the other models that matches your wheel. This way you are not limited to just looking for a RAV4 alloy wheel. Good lucky on your search.

 

[kb]

I found a set off an 06 rav4, but they are 18" alloys. Will the 18 inch fit with out issue? Bolt on?

 

[BeatupVR4]

Nope. They are off the exact same vehicle but won't fit. Better keep looking. 🙃

 

[DL175]

I found a set off an 06 rav4, but they are 18" alloys. Will the 18 inch fit with out issue? Bolt on?

Yes they will fit. I have a 18 inch alloy wheel and that is the factory size for the Sport model. My tire size is 235 x 18 x 55.

 

[kb]

Cool. Thank you

 

[kb]

So I found another set for my wife’s car. Will these for an 08 base model with out rubbing?? I’m not sure of the width of lug pattern.

Lug pattern 5 x 114
Rims 18 x 7.5
TPMS monitors included

TYIA

 

[kb]

These came off a Nissan Altima.

 

[DL175]

So I found another set for my wife’s car. Will these for an 08 base model with out rubbing?? I’m not sure of the width of lug pattern.

Lug pattern 5 x 114
Rims 18 x 7.5
TPMS monitors included

TYIA

Yes it will fit as long as the center bore is the correct size.

 

[kb]

Sadly these didn’t work out for me. The seller thought they were 18 inch rims, but they were 16 inch. The search goes on..

 

[Discount Tire]

@kb sorry to hear that. There is bound to be something out there you just have to be in the right place at the right time. Have you searched pricing for new and it's just out of budget?

 

[DL175]

Sadly these didn’t work out for me. The seller thought they were 18 inch rims, but they were 16 inch. The search goes on..

That seller is really clueless on wheel sizes. One can just read the tire size to find out that information.

 

[kb]

The funny thing is that he works in a ford dealership…… as the door greeter. Hahaha

the search continues. Lol.

 

[mae7]

My 09 RAV4 with Mazda CX5 wheels with the same sized tires from the stock steel pressed rims like yours (225/65R17).

Aesthetically they match well. All you'd need is some hub centric rings, I ran plastic 3d printed ones (from thingiverse) for 6 months no issue due to the load being applied via friction of the bolts horzontally. But I ordered in some alloy ones later on from aliexpress. The size you'd need is going from 67.1 to 60.1 (67.1-60.1). Stock nuts were fine.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32653523336.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.74.56231802HAZQTU