Axiom Wheels?

[ChryLaser]

Would 2001 axiom wheels with a 6 on 51/2 pattern and a positive offset fit my 99 VX? They are 17". If so any opinions on how they would look/handle compared to my stock 16's?
http://ebay2.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_d5be606f1c9f123c987ddc1e749c5e8e/i-1.JPG

[Tonka]

The offset should be the same for all the Isuzu trucks. That's a newer rim and might be different, but i'd guess the offset would to small to make any noticable difference.

[VehiX]

Buy them and then get them chromed out ....BLING BLING :D

http://home.earthlink.net/~deton8r/images/axiom/chrome_wheels_1.jpg

I don't suspect fitment would be a problem on the VX.

[Tone]

The 2002 Axiom wheels have slightly different, and nicer looking center caps that do not fit the earlier wheels.

[Dallas4u]

Interesting... and I do like the chromed ones! If you try it take pics and show us!!!

[johnnyapollo]

Here's a set for sale on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3204627002&category=11639

--John

[Daver]

Those Axiom center caps look different from the stock 16" wheels, but identical to the stock 18" wheels.

-Daver

[andy454]

For 2003 they are offering them in vapor chrome. Wish they would have had them in 02 for my axiom.

[Doc]

Speaking of Axiom's .... has anyone done the figuring yet (I just thought of it a second ago) to rechip a V-Cross with an Axiom motochip ?

Same engine, but an Axiom gets you 230hp over the V-Cross 215hp ... and the engines are the same pistons, cams, capacity, etc..

Just lettin my mind out of it's cage for a second ...

[Moncha]

Originally posted by Doc
Speaking of Axiom's .... has anyone done the figuring yet (I just thought of it a second ago) to rechip a V-Cross with an Axiom motochip ?

Andy??? Any insght?

[andy454]

Won't work. Too many cal and hardware changes. The main one is the fly-by-wire that the axiom uses. I see no way to make it work. All the fueling is based off the etc sensors. Way too many changes. Sorry guys.

[Moncha]

At least everyone is thinking!!

Thanks for the reply Andy..

[Clyde]

I recently purchased a set of Axiom wheels to use on my 2000 VX for winter wheels. The Axiom wheels have the measurement of 17X7, 6 lug on 5.5, offset +38mm. They are the same measurements as the VX. Mine came with the 18" chrome wheels.

When I looked at the Axiom wheels and the VX wheels I noticed some differences. One was that the screws that hold the caps on the Axiom wheels are recessed in whereas the VX wheels are not (I believe). The second thing is that there is what looks to be more machining around the backside of the VX wheel where the wheel mates with the hub. I don't know if this is because of the screw/bolts around the hub or not.

I did a test fit with one of the Axiom wheels on my VX and it looked like it cleared everything (caliper, etc) okay. The one thing I noticed with that was that it was a tight fit. There was little play with the bolt holes of the wheel and the wheel studs (there was much more of this with my VX wheels).

I ordered tires from Tire Rack for them and they should be here tomorrow or Friday. I'm then planning on having them mounted and balanced on Saturday. If you guys are still interested in this and want to see pics of the final product or pics on the difference between the two wheels let me know and I will try to post them if possible. Maybe someone can tell me if it really matters with some of the machining done on the VX wheels as opposed to the Axiom.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

By all means....post some pics...always wondered about how they would look on a VX!

[Clyde]

I'll try to post some pics tomorrow evening after I get off work and have more time to play with the wheels. I will hopefully be able to post some pics of the differences and trial fit of the wheels if my stupid computer works.

The Axiom wheels I have are silver and don't have the same *bling bling* as my VX 18's, but they look decent for winter.

[andy454]

Just got a note the other day that Isuzu will not be offering the vapor chrome anymore. Looks like there was a problem with the process. What a bummer.

[Cyrk]

Here is a set of ISUZU AXIOM 17" OEM CHROME WHEELS - 500.00

Nice looking:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43957&item=2433465501

http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/96/b7/3e_1_s.JPG

[Clyde]

I took the pictures of the backsides of each wheel and a trial fit picture of an Axiom wheel on my VX. The only problem I'm having now is getting online to post them. I'm having to use my computer at work to type this out in fact. I'm going to call my ISP and see if they can tell me what is wrong with my puter. Hopefully I can get things straightened out and post those pics.

I also told you guys wrong. The VX wheels have recessed bolt holes to keep the cap on...not the Axiom wheels. Sorry.:o

[Clyde]

I have the pics and I think I have my computer working okay now, but I can't figure out how to post them. I read the faqs, but I can't find a browse button. If you guys will let me know how to, I will post a couple pics I took.

[CowboyErik]

Found this older thread about Axiom rims on VX, I bought an inexpensive set of 16" Axiom rims about 10 years ago, I certainly had the time to test the naked rims and did but not on the front, center caps don't clear the cap on the end of hub assembly, so I'm bummed, even if I had a spacer then the bolts would be to short, rears fit perfect, is there a solution? I gonna start cleaning up the old rims tommorrow, there were a mess with brake duct and my old center caps suck! gotta get that flaking Isuzu logo off, never could while installed, now they are partially self peeledhttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10162388247018902&set=pcb.10159223829444607

[Cobrajet]

2097
2098
I have a set of Isuzu center caps, but I do not know what wheels they fit. I bought them hoping they would fit my VehiCROSS wheels, but they were too large.
I seriously doubt they would fit your Axiom wheels, but figured it was worth a shot.
They measure 5 7/16 outside diameter.