The Toyota Hiace has more ways to have fun

Osaka Auto Messe (OAM) 2024 took place at Intex Osaka from 10-12 February 2024. Valenti decorated the venue with its synonymous headlamps, tail lamps and demo cars equipped with them. Of these, Valenti’s first attempts at wheels for the Toyota Hiace 200 Series and tires for commercial vans and trucks were the focus of attention this time. Details.

Valenti’s new wheels

Let’s start with the wheels, of which two items have been announced. The first, ‘Vigorous’, combines power and dressiness, combining a rugged, tough-looking center section with a delicate, geometric mesh. Even more ambitious in design is the second ‘Valade’, a luxurious model with six detachable blades based on a dish style, offering two different looks in one wheel.

Carbon blades will also be available as an option, and Hiace riders will be interested to see when they are officially released. Both models are sized at 6.5J x 17 38, perfect for the Hiace 200 series, and the booth displayed a demo car with each wheel mounted on either side.

This tire can kill three birds with one stone

The tires are combined with the white letter-clad ‘Flying Star’ tires, developed by Valenti for commercial vans and trucks. The tires are full of appeal, with grip performance that allows you to drive with confidence regardless of road conditions, stability when cruising at high speeds, a stylish tread pattern and sidewall design that contributes greatly to dressing up the vehicle, and economy by reducing uneven wear, killing not just two but three birds with one stone. The size setting is 215/60-17.

The Hiace and Toyota GR86 demo cars also incorporate the concept of Nishijin textiles, a well-known traditional craft of Kyoto, and the galleries visiting from home and abroad gasped at the beauty created by the complex and elaborate weave. Adding Valenti’s signature ‘Jewel’ series of lights creates a work of art that transcends the boundaries of a custom car.

With a line-up of original tires and wheels, the Hiace now offers a wider range of ways to enjoy it than ever before. A 3D simulator is available on the website, so choose a body color and check out the installation image.

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