Toyota Hilux High Lift - Wheels and Tires

[Evetsyelspih]

Thinking of buying a Hilux Highlift. Used to have a Ford 350 over 12 years ago which I always regretted selling. I remember wheels and tires were horrible. Are there any suggested tires and wheel sets that do not require you to modify the body and bolt right on? Thanks!

[davidwj95]

The wheels that come with the kit are far too small for my taste.  I fitted rc4wd 1.55 white 8 spokes to mine with 114mm tires.  I've also got some Injora wheels of the same design which are as good quality but cheaper. 

[Evetsyelspih]

17 minutes ago, davidwj95 said:

The wheels that come with the kit are far too small for my taste.  I fitted rc4wd 1.55 white 8 spokes to mine with 114mm tires.  I've also got some Injora wheels of the same design which are as good quality but cheaper. 

Wow that looks great!

[davidwj95]

Thanks, I've done a few other modifications but it's the wheels that make the most difference to the appearance.  

[Evetsyelspih]

@davidwj95 also thinking of using my old Spektrum DX3e with 3rd channel switch to change gears instead of a twin stick remote. The DX3E's switch has adjustable endpoints so I think it should work.

[davidwj95]

Let us know if it works OK.  I use an old futaba 4 channel stick controller with a gate on the left stick to control throttle and gear change.  It's the only car I still use sticks on so I'd be interested to hear how well a 3 channel pistol grip controller works.

[Crawlingarkansas]

On 10/21/2023 at 11:08 AM, davidwj95 said:

The wheels that come with the kit are far too small for my taste.  I fitted rc4wd 1.55 white 8 spokes to mine with 114mm tires.  I've also got some Injora wheels of the same design which are as good quality but cheaper. 

I have seen listings online for adding bruiser adapters to these to add aftermarket rims/tires. Did you need to do that? 

[tamiya3speed]

High Lift runs 12mm hex all around so really any modern 1.9 or 2.2 wheel and tire combo will bolt up.  Then it’s only a matter of if the tires will clear the body.