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16' or 17' rims

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Leggo, Dec 18, 2010.

  1. Dec 18, 2010 at 3:10 PM
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    Leggo

    Leggo [OP] slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.

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    I have a TRD sport and 17' wheels. Are 16' rims better and if so why?
     
  2. Dec 18, 2010 at 3:11 PM
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    ouyin2000

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    The only difference I see, is visually, they allow more rubber to be shown, rather than rim.
     
  3. Dec 18, 2010 at 3:31 PM
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    travelingman

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    16" tires are usually cheaper and more choices.
     
  4. Dec 18, 2010 at 3:41 PM
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    Damn 16 foot rims!!?? Haha
     
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    coming from a honda background, tires were actually cheaper for 17s than 16s, but from what i understand 16s are more common now than they were then
     
  8. Dec 18, 2010 at 4:34 PM
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    Edit: 16"
     
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    15"s dont fit on a 2nd gen.

    i prefer 16"s over 17"s. tires look bigger and more beefy on a 16"
     
  10. Dec 18, 2010 at 4:45 PM
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    I think 17 foot rims would set you back another $250 per tire, but they'd be sooo big!

    For real though it's up to you, really not that much difference on a pickup since's there's a lot of sidewall anyhow. You're not filling the wheelwell with wheel like a lowered car or truck.

    Get something you like, they'll perform about the same.
     
  11. Dec 18, 2010 at 4:54 PM
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  12. Dec 18, 2010 at 5:08 PM
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    Yes..but first you would need to instal a 20 foot lift kit
     
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    no matter
     
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    A few more tire options with the 16".
    More rubber between your rim and whatever you are running over with the 16" which makes the better for off road, hence the more tire options.
    Other than that, no real difference.
     
  15. Dec 18, 2010 at 6:23 PM
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    Not a Taco but close to 16' ers
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    well, at least that thing is green:eek:
     
  17. Dec 19, 2010 at 9:17 AM
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    Leggo [OP] slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.

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    lol, wow, tuff crowd.OK, I know how to play now. Thanx
     

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