[brian_bp]

Just to be sure, 2006+ Rav4 aluminium wheels should fit a 2011 Sienna right?
These would look much better than steelies.
http://quebec.kijiji.ca/c-autos-et-...auto-pneus-pneus-jantes-Roues-dorigine-17-de-Rav4-2009-pneus-W0QQAdIdZ368018903
http://quebec.kijiji.ca/c-autos-et-...autos-et-vehicules-pieces-auto-pneus-pneus-jantes-pneu-hiver-W0QQAdIdZ361523299

Yes, they will fit if the offset is correct; however, both of the linked ads are offering steel wheels, not alloys. They're the nicely styled steel wheels that Highlanders and RAV4s get and use with small centre caps (not the basic wheels which are used with full covers), but they're steel.

 

[kowell]

I'm a little confused about the Sienna's offset. I've done some digging on the forum and I found conflicting information. Some threads mention a 35mm offset for the 17 inch rims and other threads mention a 45mm offset.

Wich is it?

I'm looking at Rav4 styled steel wheels that have a 45mm offset as a winter set.

 

[brian_bp]

Since the third generation Sienna has a wider track with the same suspension, it has less offset, so the offset value depends on the year. I believe it is 45 mm up to 2010, and 35 mm starting 2011.

 

[Rocky03]

Since the third generation Sienna has a wider track with the same suspension, it has less offset, so the offset value depends on the year. I believe it is 45 mm up to 2010, and 35 mm starting 2011.

That is correct. The RAV4 17" steels have a 45mm offset but they are 17x6.5". It's a little off but the smaller width alloy compensates for the larger offset. My Toyota dealership confirms that they sell many of these tire/rim combos to 2011+ Siennas for a winter pkg.

The 2008 Highlander base alloys which are used have a 35mm offset but they are 17x7.5". Same offset but 1/2 larger width alloy. Confirmed working by Patrick B (see previous messages and pic).

The 2011 Sienna ALL have a 35mm offset with any of their stock 17x7, 18x7, 19x7 alloys.

Do not get confused with the previous 2nd generation that have a 45mm offset. The 16" alloys or steels will not work with the 2011+. However, there is a 17x6.5" 45mm offset alloys that were on the 2nd gen Sienna that should fit as well. It's basically the same spec as the RAV4 17" steels. If the RAV4 ones work, I don't see why this shouldn't.

 

[kowell]

That is correct. The RAV4 17" steels have a 45mm offset but they are 17x6.5". It's a little off but the smaller width alloy compensates for the larger offset. My Toyota dealership confirms that they sell many of these tire/rim combos to 2011+ Siennas for a winter pkg .

If this is true it would be great. I found a set of styled steel 17 inch wheels from a 2009 rav4 for a good price on local adds but I wasn't sure it would fit my 2011 Sienna. ALready bought the tires with the van last year but 400$+tx for 4 brown steel wheel was just ridiculous.

Found an offset calculator but I'm not sure what half the stuff mentioned is.

 

[gs3tek]

You guys have to remember that the OFFSET does not ultimately determine if it "fits" the sienna or not, mainly due to the brake caliper size.

The most important factor is the way how the inner spoke will clear the brake caliper.
If the info is available, you want something that has a high disc that can give maximum clearance for the brake caliper.

Often times, if it hasn't been documented or tried before, it's going to be a "let's see if it fits" ;D

Don't be stuck buying some wheels that are non-refundable and you end up getting stuck with it b/c it didn't "clear the brake caliper".

Worst if it doesn't clear is you get some spacers.

 

[kowell]

Well according to my Toyota dealer and my trusted mechanic (we all need one of those) the Rav4 wheel should fit without any problem. Slightly thinner wheel with slightly larger offset makes the difference negligible. The tire is a little wider than what was originally mounted on the wheel but nontheless a 235 tire should fit on a 6.5 wide wheel.

Even better news the seller agreed to lowered his price.

Only now waiting from the local scrapyard to see if he has anything better to offer but I doubt it.

 

[Sanishimura]

local tire shop has 18" alloy rav4s and tested them on my 2011 sienna SE. they cleared the calipers, but was wondering about offset and just because it cleared the calipers if it there was anything else i needed to know before buying them. was reading about if the offest is off it can put stress on the bearings. is that true? they had 17" steels, but was pretty tight fit. barely cleared the calipers. shop said that new pads would push the calipers out and might hit the rim.

 

[Razlin]

^ Oh my how exactly do pads push out the caliper?

 

[brian_bp]

^ Oh my how exactly do pads push out the caliper?

The Sienna - like most current vehicles - uses sliding calipers. The have a single piston (on the inboard side); the other pad (the outboard) is clamped against the disk by the body of the caliper, which slides laterally on pins. You can think of this like a C-clamp, with the piston as the screw part, the frame of the clamp as the caliper body, and the frame/body mounted on slides parallel to the axle.

It is possible that a wheel's disk/spoke area could barely clear the outboard side of the caliper with thin pads, but when the caliper is moved outward (and the piston retracted) to put in thicker new pads, the caliper body could hit the wheel.

This is not an issue with fixed-body opposed-piston calipers; their body does not move to apply the brakes, just their pistons (and pads).

 

[kowell]

I don't know about the 17 inch steels your garage tested but the 17 inch Rav4 wheels fit nicely on my 11 Sienna even with the slightly off offset and rim width. There is plenty of clearance around the brake parts.