15 Inch wheels on a D-Max

Yes thanks Ivan,
I think the stud patten and PCD will be the same, it`s the offset I am not sure about.

A Dmax has around 30mm to 33mm positive offset in model range/age and LC rims have near to no offset or negative offset depending on model. Therefore I would think none of them will fit or be usable even though the pattern and caliper clearance may seem ok. 30 mm or more of the rim outside where the OE rims sit is a BIG change. The forward rotation of the tyre edge will most likely drive the tyre into the foot well or into the front of the guard edge,


The other things is the centre of tread will be way outward from the OE rims and vehicle weight will then be taken by the outer bearing of the front axles instead of the inner bearing as the weight bearing member.

ESC and ABS system is not programmed for the change in braking torque steer which it will cause.

Just to add:
- Centre bore on Dmax is 100mm and on Landcruiser rims are 110mm so they will no longer be hubcentric
- And the Dmax studs are pretty short. Some mags don't have a lot of thread on the wheel nuts, but steel wheels should be OK
- Usually 15" don't go on any 4wd these days because the calipers hit the rim

The Dmax has very close to the same thread engagement with either steel or mag wheel is fitted. The nuts sit in slightly different positions. With both nut types there is more than a full stud dia of grip, therefore no additional strength is possible.
I measure a 2011 model and the mag has 18 to 19 mm engagment with the appropriate nuts. Less with the steel wheel nuts but still far mor than the stud dia.

Dmax studs don't need to be longer, and are not short. Length of stud is correct.

Yes, no problems with the factory mags. But I tried an aftermarket mag (from a caravan) on my mate's 2017 MUX and the hub was much thicker and required longer studs for it to be in any way safe on the MUX

Phil
Doesn’t that mean the caravan wheel is incorrect and not the Dmax?

Wheels don’t have a hub, the wheel fits onto a hub. Do you mean the wheel centre section is thicker? It seems that is what you are alluding to.

Scrubby
They are all 6 stud and with that I mind, the PCD and stud pattern are one and the same thing.

Dmax has an option of 15inch rim

didnt know that, thanks for enlightening me. Offset should be the only issue then....

I think you'll find the 2WD D-Max which uses 15" wheels, has smaller diameter brake rotors than the 4WD D-Max with 16" wheels.

The 4WD D-Max rotors are 319mm in diameter, the 2WD D-Max rotors are 256mm in diameter, and the early Landcruiser rotors are 302mm in diameter.

Most wheels rims run close to the calipers at the best of times.

Cheers, Ron.

Go to the wreckers and buy a set of DMax 15X7 rims. Then put your tyres on. Perfect fit. Probably find a set of 15X7 steels that somebody has swapped for 16 alloys on facebook or ebay

How many of those tyres are over 7 years old?

I am not sure Peter, maybe eight or less, why do you ask?

Scrubby.

Just pointing out that with the number of tyres you have stored some may be time expired.

Thanks Peter,
I will try and find a date of manufacture on the tyres tomorrow.
I have owned vehicles for 57 years and never in that time have I known anyone to throw away a tyre solely due to it`s age or because it is more than 5, 10, or more years old.
Is there any law or regulation stating a maximum age for a tyre?

Scrubby.

Scrubby, in the last 30 years the compound in vehicle tyres has changed. Way back our tyres lasted for years if not used much. In the last 30 years tyre compounds have changed. Some of the volatile compounds leach out over time and the tyres harden a bit and become dangerous. Have a read of these links:

Nothing Lasts Forever... and Tires Are No Exception

Tire life: Tread carefully beyond five years

Dangers of aged tires - scrol down a little.