Steelies wanted for the Phoenix

[Derwood]

Trying to run a scaleish steelie to go with the Land Cruiser theme. Can I run these 1.9"s (2 links) using one of the hubs provided in the Phoenix kit? One of the Amazon images has the offest dimensions.
Appreciate the help on this and links to others if you see an issue.





https://www.amazon.com/HOTSTORM-Whee...%2C437&sr=8-11

https://www.amazon.com/INJORA-Beadlo...7&sr=8-20&th=1

[tigris99]

Just be ready with thicker hex but I don't see why not. The vanquish hubs are any bigger than anyone else and the steelies are dished pretty well so clearance shouldn't be an issue.

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[Goro Majima]

^ What he said but also I recommend the 2nd link steelies versus the 1st ones since they'd be more fitting for a Toyota lol.

[Derwood]

Sorry for the stupid question but what do you mean by "be ready for the thicker hex"?

DH

[DrIsotope]

The stock Phoenix hexes won't fit either style, the hexes have the big step on the front that keys into SLW hubs. Now the 6-bolt pattern on both of those wheels is the same as any SLW, so you can mate the two but there's some work involved, it's not plug 'n play.
I would think the easiest way would be to machine the "nose" off of the Phoenix hex, then drill the hubs on the wheels out to 6mm to fit the bigger axle. But if you just want drop in, neither style will fit the big Phoenix hex/axle.

[Valor]

I'm running this and love the way it looks on the Phoenix

Incision KMC 1.9 KM720 Roswell Clear Anodized

Sorta gives that OEM plus look

[Valor]

[Derwood]

Valor, These look nice. What will I need for hubs to run these? Can the hubs that came with the Phoenix kit be used?

[Steven McKay]

The Hotstorm wheels have a built in hub and aren't stepped to fit VP hexes. You will need different hexes like these Gmade hexes. You will also need to figure out what offset you need too. The Gmade hexes come in varied thicknesses of 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm.

The INJORA wheels have removable hubs but aren't stepped either. You can either keep them and use different hexes as described above or get SLW hubs that will fit VP hexes.

[Steven McKay]

Originally Posted by Derwood

Valor, These look nice. What will I need for hubs to run these? Can the hubs that came with the Phoenix kit be used?

Yes, these will fit stock VP Incision hubs included in kit. The hubs if included with the wheels should work too, if a different offset is desired use Incision hubs not SLW hubs.

[Derwood]

After all the great advice, I went with the Gmade wheels and 8mm hubs. Love the added weight too.




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[B-MOW71]

Originally Posted by Derwood

After all the great advice, I went with the Gmade wheels and 8mm hubs. Love the added weight too.




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Great job on the patina! Looks old and beat up and well loved!

Wheels fit the look too!

[Derwood]

Thanks. Sure was a fun build and great performer.

DH