Totally Confused about Wheel Choices HELP

Ok so I read a gazillion posts about wheels, tires, offset, and back spacing and still don't have a frick'in clue as to what might fit or not. Stupid Old' Guy doesn't get it.


Here is where I'm at:
I will be using my OEM Bridgestone 265/ 65R 17" tires
2014 TRD Sport AC 4x4
Non-Lifted stock suspension.
OEM wheels are:I Believe.... 17"x 7.5" +32mm offset 5.25" Backspacing
6x5.5" bolt pattern.
I'm an on-road driver, not looking to go Wheeling.

1- Most wheels I looked at are 8" to 9" wide. First of all what is the maximun wheel width I should consider, and what width would be best for my tire size?
2-What back spacing do I need?
3- What offset is suitable?


I would like to have wheels with more of a dished look (wider stance) but not so pushed out that I have clearance problems.
I guess I'm looking for the spectrum that I can use as a guideline.
I looked at TireRack but really don't understand what will fit the Tacoma.
I realize that this may seem elementary .......thanks for your help.

 

Anything beyond a 17X8.5 will be a stretch fitment for your stock tires, and therefore be unsafe.

Backspacing/Offset is two different ways to measure the same thing. If you're looking to keep close to the stock stance, a 17x8.5 with a +6 or +12 offset is going to be your cup of tea. If you'd like to have the wheels protrude slightly (more common for aftermarket rims), go with the -6.

 

Thanks, so try to stay with 17x7.5 or 17 x 8 would be a good choice for width?

 

Anything up to and including 17x8.5 is fine. Most aftermarket rims are designed to fit a larger tire since that's what most folks are doing, so finding anything less than a 17x8 might prove a bit tough.

I'm in "the business" of wheels and tires. What exactly are you looking for when it comes to a rim?

 

Most aftermarket wheels you will find are 8" wide with a backspacing of 4.5". That would give you a wider stance and I doubt you will have any rubbing issues with a 30.5"x10.5" tire size(265/65/17). Avoid going with a 9" rim for your tire size.

 

If you're wondering what a 17x8.5 wheel with -10mm offset (4.3" backspacing) looks like here are a bunch of pictures of the SCS Stealth 6 with various sizes of tires.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires-marketplace/238505-scs-stealth-6-wheels-17x8-5-a.html

 

dxpsman:
The wheels I kind of like are the DC-2's




they are 12mm offset, 4.53" backspacing (these both mean the same thing?)
17" x 8.5"

 

Clean wheel. Those will play. These are designed to be an "ideal" offset, meaning they're going to fit relatively close to stock. The face of the wheel will sit relatively close to where your stock rims sit now. If you're not planning on upping the tire size, be prepared for a slightly "stretched" look in the tires as well as a slightly rougher ride, although you'll probably only notice this if you're really ride-quality conscious.

And yes, the backspacing/offset is a different way of saying the same thing. Think standard versus metric.

If there's a Discount Tire in your area, I'd highly recommend looking them up to get those rims. They get great prices on Mickey Thompson's rims (DC's manufacturer).

 

I think the OP's concern is that online stores like Tire Rack have a fitment warning on this rim that either trimming or a lift will be required. I like these wheels as well (but in 16") and haven't found many guys running them in any size to see if there were fit issues.

Tire Rack has the following warning for 17" DC-2 4.53" backspace -12mm: Aggressive fitment. May require suspension lift for proper fitment

Their warning for 16" DC-2 4.06" backspace -12mm is: Aggressive fitment. This will require modifications to prevent rubbing wheel wells

So the concern is: with the specs noted, will they fit without rubbing because Tire Rack is being conservative or is there a real issue.

 

Thanks for the info....vssman has read my mind and must have found they same fitment verbiage as I read from the Tire-Rack website.
Thanks again for your help. (I'll try and reach Discount Tire and see if they can shed and light on this question).

 

-12mm is very aggressive. Stock tires will almost definitely rub the flaps with a -12mm 17x8.5 and a stock tire. I misread the OP's post as a +12mm offset, which would be fairly close to ideal, maybe slightly inset.

I would suggest sticking with a wheel that's -6/+6 to avoid rubbing issues.

 

Thanks!

 

Ok getting closer, I'm trying to stay with an 17 x 8 wheel with -6 to +6 offset.


Most wheels I'm looking at have a 108 bore, I read here that the Tacoma 4x4 only has a 106 bore. If this info is correct will a 108 work or not?

 

I have different concerns. Got a 4X4, quad cab, LB, new 3 inch lift, looking at wheels, going for 285/70/17. Wheel weights that I have access to at my friend's tire shop are in the 29lb range. Should I be concerned these wheels are heavy, and try to go lighter or is this expected? Seems heavy

 

just get Hub Centric Rings and you're golden

 

This is how much a -12 mm offset sticks out, just for reference.

Front view on my new truck:

 

Stock TRD Sport wheels are 26 lb for comparison. The lightest 17" wheels I've seen that are still affordable are about 21 lb: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wh...74-17-konig-six-shooter-wheels-brand-new.html

Pay more attention to tire weight gain. Stock P-metric tires are less than 40 lb. Most tires in 285/70/17 are LT, so you are looking at 55-60 lb.

 

If I'm under standing this offset concept, then: Stock wheels are +32mm which equals about (1.26") outward from center of the OEM wheel. Add another -12mm for example an aftermarket wheel (.47") This would put the new -12mm offset wheel about 1 7/8" wider or set out than the OEM wheel position.

 

Yep. And when you steer, the wheel swings over a 1-7/8" wider scrub radius. If you go with a larger-than-stock 32" tire, you would likely rub on mudflap at full lock.