wheels appear too small

cycledrum · 01-24-2008, 02:29 PM

Is it just me or has annyone else noticed on the 05+ access cab (not prerunner) ... the wheels appear a little too small for the 'more bulbous' Gen 2 body?

Obviously, could put aftermarket wheels/tires on, but what a hassle and $$, not to mention throwing off the speedo and ODO.

Roland · 01-24-2008, 02:51 PM

There is a lot of room around the tires in the wheel well but heck it makes it that much easier to clean under there.

2003greenbean · 01-24-2008, 02:59 PM

they look like golf cart wheels

Roland · 01-24-2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2003greenbean

they look like golf cart wheels

Wow. It's a good thing I'm secure.

pdxyota · 01-24-2008, 04:24 PM

I'd agree with you 100% on the 4x2's, but the 4x4's & Prerunner look fine to me.

concrete jedi · 01-24-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cycledrum

Is it just me or has annyone else noticed on the 05+ access cab (not prerunner) ... the wheels appear a little too small for the 'more bulbous' Gen 2 body?

Obviously, could put aftermarket wheels/tires on, but what a hassle and $$, not to mention throwing off the speedo and ODO.

Tiremiata.com is a tire calculator, I went with 265/70/16 and all is well.

L_Jackson · 01-24-2008, 07:07 PM

i've noticed a lot of trucks the wheels look too small. brother in law just bought a new 1/2 ton chevy truck and there is room for a family of 4 in his rear wheel well

PatheticJoe · 01-24-2008, 09:35 PM

One of the main reasons I went with a prerunner. I stood there looking at those small spare tire looking wheels and tires and looked at the prerunner and said that is what I really want.

nd · 01-25-2008, 08:32 AM

I have a friend who really wants a no frills 5 lug but he hates the wheels and tires. I have to agree, its like when you see enormously fat people with little bird legs, just doesnt look right. I like the 5 luggers but the first thing i would do is find a good tire wheel pkg

tsilliker · 01-25-2008, 10:58 AM

Here is a pic of my Taco. The wheels are from a Tundra, running Bridgestone Winter Duellers. They look fine to me. (If you look close, you can see that my dog is taking a leak!

concrete jedi · 01-25-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsilliker

Here is a pic of my Taco. The wheels are from a Tundra, running Bridgestone Winter Duellers. They look fine to me. (If you look close, you can see that my dog is taking a leak!

Sit ubo sit... good dog!

ZonKs · 01-25-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatheticJoe

One of the main reasons I went with a prerunner. I stood there looking at those small spare tire looking wheels and tires and looked at the prerunner and said that is what I really want.

Exactly. I really did not like how the non-prerunners looked with those tires. I saw them side to side at the dealer, and the TRD Off Roads looked like the mean older brother to the standard SR5. There really was no contest. (plus the really cool outside temp / compass gauge was a strong selling point too

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tsilliker · 01-25-2008, 10:30 PM

cycledrum · 01-25-2008, 11:34 PM

Some funny replies ... tanks for da huma

cycledrum · 01-28-2008, 09:57 AM

So, I'm walking past a fleet of 40 + brand new Tacomas this morning, see a gorgeous 08 dark Blue access cab, 2WD, not prerunner, it's got the 4 cyl motor, has the 16 in wheels and 245 tires, hmmmm, one caveat ...

it's manual transmission. I get enough shifting on my streetbike, TYVM.

cycledrum · 01-28-2008, 10:35 AM

whoops, my mistake, that blue 4 cyl truck I saw this morning was a prerunner model.

btw, wish I could do post edits

tsilliker · 01-28-2008, 11:55 AM

I have bought aftermarket rims for my vehicles. I once drove six hours to the Tire Rack to do just that.

I probably would have done that with the Taco as well. However, the rims you see in the above pic were for sale on consignment at my tire dealer when I was equipping the truck for the winter. So now I have steel rims for summer, and nice looking aluminums for my winter tires!

01-24-2008, 02:29 PM	#1
cycledrum Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4395 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 104 88 4X4 Pickup xtra cab, SR5 1988 Access Cab Manual 22RE, 4 cyl. 2.4l	wheels appear too small Is it just me or has annyone else noticed on the 05+ access cab (not prerunner) ... the wheels appear a little too small for the 'more bulbous' Gen 2 body? Obviously, could put aftermarket wheels/tires on, but what a hassle and $$, not to mention throwing off the speedo and ODO.

01-24-2008, 02:51 PM	#2
Roland My other ride has sails Joined: Jan 2008, #4149 Location: Rhode Island Age: 45 Gender: Male Posts: 2,188 06 Impulse Red I4 2WD Access Cab 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7 UnderCover Tonneau, Bed mat, Bug Deflector, aFe Pro Dry S, Secondary Air Filter removed, Synthetic 5W-30 oil, Scanguage II with blendmount, WeatherTech floorliners, Toyota seat covers, Installed OEM intermittent wipers, TacomaWorld sticker, Defrost without AC mod, Hidden Hitch	There is a lot of room around the tires in the wheel well but heck it makes it that much easier to clean under there. __________________ "Life's journeys End is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy shit what a ride!"

01-24-2008, 02:59 PM	#3
2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 26 Posts: 916 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	they look like golf cart wheels __________________

01-24-2008, 04:24 PM	#5
pdxyota Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4235 Location: PDX Posts: 52 '05 4x4 2.7L SR5 access cab 2005 Access Cab Manual 2.7L	I'd agree with you 100% on the 4x2's, but the 4x4's & Prerunner look fine to me. __________________ --- -- -

01-24-2008, 09:35 PM	#8
PatheticJoe Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2943 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 241 07 Prerunner SR5 TRD Sport - Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Automatic	One of the main reasons I went with a prerunner. I stood there looking at those small spare tire looking wheels and tires and looked at the prerunner and said that is what I really want. __________________ 1.25" front lift, Pioneer DEH-P4900iB, 8" Rockford sub and Phoenix Gold Amp, Grillcraft Mesh Grill, Aftermarket Black Headlights

01-24-2008, 07:07 PM	#7
L_Jackson Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2093 Location: Houston, TX Age: 28 Posts: 431 2007 Black Sand Pearl PreRunner Acce 2007 Access Cab Automatic V-6 Tinted Windows, Tow Hitch, 3" Toytec Lift, American Racing Outlaw II Wheels, Cooper Discoverer 33's, Aries Bull Bar w/ (2) 5" Lights, Nerf Bars, Fog Lights as DTR Lights, Roll Bar w/ (4) 5" Lights, Sony Speakers, 2 Extra Tie Downs	i've noticed a lot of trucks the wheels look too small. brother in law just bought a new 1/2 ton chevy truck and there is room for a family of 4 in his rear wheel well

01-25-2008, 08:32 AM	#9
nd AKA: "The Velour Fog" Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 7,549 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	I have a friend who really wants a no frills 5 lug but he hates the wheels and tires. I have to agree, its like when you see enormously fat people with little bird legs, just doesnt look right. I like the 5 luggers but the first thing i would do is find a good tire wheel pkg __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

01-25-2008, 10:58 AM	#10
tsilliker Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #523 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 107 SR5: V6 4x4 6spd 2005 Access Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Tundra wheels, Access roll-up tonneau, D-rings in front of bed floor, tinted glass in doors to match privacy glass, synthetic oil, Husky floor liners, fog lights, constant power mod for 12v plugs, heated mirrors, brake controller.	Here is a pic of my Taco. The wheels are from a Tundra, running Bridgestone Winter Duellers. They look fine to me. (If you look close, you can see that my dog is taking a leak! __________________ Regards, Thane Silliker London, Ontario 2005 Access Cab V6 SR5 4x4 6-speed manual Tundra wheels, Access Roll-Up Tonneau, D-Rings in front of bed floor, tinted door glass to match privacy tint in rear windows, synthetic oil, Husky floor liners, fog lights, constant power mod for 12v receptacles, brake controller, heated mirrors. 2001 Toyota Echo 1998 Honda ST1100 2002 Kawasaki KLR650 1975 Bricklin

01-25-2008, 10:30 PM	#13
tsilliker Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #523 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 107 SR5: V6 4x4 6spd 2005 Access Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Tundra wheels, Access roll-up tonneau, D-rings in front of bed floor, tinted glass in doors to match privacy glass, synthetic oil, Husky floor liners, fog lights, constant power mod for 12v plugs, heated mirrors, brake controller.	__________________ Regards, Thane Silliker London, Ontario 2005 Access Cab V6 SR5 4x4 6-speed manual Tundra wheels, Access Roll-Up Tonneau, D-Rings in front of bed floor, tinted door glass to match privacy tint in rear windows, synthetic oil, Husky floor liners, fog lights, constant power mod for 12v receptacles, brake controller, heated mirrors. 2001 Toyota Echo 1998 Honda ST1100 2002 Kawasaki KLR650 1975 Bricklin

01-25-2008, 11:34 PM	#14
cycledrum Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4395 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 104 88 4X4 Pickup xtra cab, SR5 1988 Access Cab Manual 22RE, 4 cyl. 2.4l	Some funny replies ... tanks for da huma

01-28-2008, 09:57 AM	#15
cycledrum Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4395 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 104 88 4X4 Pickup xtra cab, SR5 1988 Access Cab Manual 22RE, 4 cyl. 2.4l	So, I'm walking past a fleet of 40 + brand new Tacomas this morning, see a gorgeous 08 dark Blue access cab, 2WD, not prerunner, it's got the 4 cyl motor, has the 16 in wheels and 245 tires, hmmmm, one caveat ... it's manual transmission. I get enough shifting on my streetbike, TYVM.

01-28-2008, 10:35 AM	#16
cycledrum Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4395 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 104 88 4X4 Pickup xtra cab, SR5 1988 Access Cab Manual 22RE, 4 cyl. 2.4l	whoops, my mistake, that blue 4 cyl truck I saw this morning was a prerunner model. btw, wish I could do post edits

01-28-2008, 11:55 AM	#17
tsilliker Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #523 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 107 SR5: V6 4x4 6spd 2005 Access Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Tundra wheels, Access roll-up tonneau, D-rings in front of bed floor, tinted glass in doors to match privacy glass, synthetic oil, Husky floor liners, fog lights, constant power mod for 12v plugs, heated mirrors, brake controller.	I have bought aftermarket rims for my vehicles. I once drove six hours to the Tire Rack to do just that. I probably would have done that with the Taco as well. However, the rims you see in the above pic were for sale on consignment at my tire dealer when I was equipping the truck for the winter. So now I have steel rims for summer, and nice looking aluminums for my winter tires! __________________ Regards, Thane Silliker London, Ontario 2005 Access Cab V6 SR5 4x4 6-speed manual Tundra wheels, Access Roll-Up Tonneau, D-Rings in front of bed floor, tinted door glass to match privacy tint in rear windows, synthetic oil, Husky floor liners, fog lights, constant power mod for 12v receptacles, brake controller, heated mirrors. 2001 Toyota Echo 1998 Honda ST1100 2002 Kawasaki KLR650 1975 Bricklin

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