1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

5 lug vs 6 lug wheels

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by tlh178, Mar 19, 2012.

  1. Apr 12, 2012 at 3:08 AM
    #21
    Kelson

    Kelson Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2008
    Member:
    #6597
    Messages:
    4,433
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kelson
    Honolulu, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    08 5-Lug Reg. Cab SR5
    SR5 Exterior/Interior (Color matched Front Bumper, Chrome Grille Surround and Chrome Rear Bumper/Silver Scoshe Dash Kit, A/C Bezel, A/C Vent Surround) LED license plate and white interior lights, Wet Okole Seat Covers, iPad in-Dash, JL CL-RLC, JL 13TW5 sub, JL 500/1 Slash V1 amp, JL XR 6.5 Components, Rockford Fosgate 6X9s in Boxes Front XRunner Coils, DJM Control Arms and Rear 4X4 Leafs, Custom 2" Angled Streetacos.com Blocks Front XR Bilstien Struts and Rear XR Bilstien Shocks, CravenSpeen Antennae, RX-8 Rims w/ Fronts:235/40-R18 Sumitomo HTR Rears:245/40-R18 Goodyear Eagle GT, 35% Tint front windows, OEM Sliding Privacy Glass w/ 5% Ceramic Tint, Flowmaster Super 44 dumped before the axle, URD Short Throw Shifter, Door Sill Protectors, Door Edge Guards, OEM Sport Pedals,The Retrofit Source Morimoto Mini D2S Stage III 35W 5K HID Headlights, OEM Fog Lights w/ piss yellow bulbs, OEM Cruise Control, Porsche 944 Bucket Seats, BeefedTaco Skid Plate, Whale
    this.

    the 5 lug has much less unspring weight.

    SUA is better imho.

    you can fit more legit rims on 5 Lug trucks.

    also, most 5 Lugs don't have stupid fender flares, therefore, are cleaner, superior and more awesome in every way.

    :)
     
  2. Apr 12, 2012 at 7:27 AM
    #22
    adrstout

    adrstout Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2012
    Member:
    #73247
    Messages:
    404
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    Indiana
    Vehicle:
    '12 4cyl SR5 4x4
    2.5" lift, 265/75r16 Cooper AT3, All Pro Front Skid, KBVoodoo bed rack, a bunch of other random stuff
    Haha...I have often wondered why anyone would want a 2WD truck for anything other than commercial purposes. Reading this, I can totally understand some of your points on the benefits of a 5 lug.

    However, for me, I need a 4x4. I use my vehicles as hunting trucks and get into some hairy areas, I wheel a little bit when it suits me, and I live in the snow belt.
     
  3. Apr 12, 2012 at 9:21 AM
    #23
    2004TacomaSR5

    2004TacomaSR5 Nemesis Prime

    Joined:
    Apr 28, 2011
    Member:
    #55722
    Messages:
    5,081
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jon
    Montana
    Vehicle:
    2004 Tacoma DCSB & 1980 Toyota Pickup 4WD
    Tacoma is stock and staying that way, Pickup is TBA as of now.
    If I lived down south where they never get snow, I probably would have gone 5 lug or PreRunner, here if you don't have a 4x4 you won't go far in the winter. I like the looks of 6 lugs better, much more aggressive and bold looking, the way the panels bulge out makes it look like they are flexing their muscles! XD
     
  4. Apr 12, 2012 at 9:23 AM
    #24
    2004TacomaSR5

    2004TacomaSR5 Nemesis Prime

    Joined:
    Apr 28, 2011
    Member:
    #55722
    Messages:
    5,081
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jon
    Montana
    Vehicle:
    2004 Tacoma DCSB & 1980 Toyota Pickup 4WD
    Tacoma is stock and staying that way, Pickup is TBA as of now.
    He lives in Hawaii, no need for it! lol
     
  5. Apr 22, 2020 at 11:41 PM
    #25
    Taco 422

    Taco 422 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2020
    Member:
    #320258
    Messages:
    940
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
    Vehicle:
    Gen 2 AC v6 TRD SR5 Prerunner
    You've clearly driven all around Hawai'i.
     
  6. Jul 26, 2020 at 11:09 AM
    #26
    HarborSeal

    HarborSeal Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2019
    Member:
    #298779
    Messages:
    53
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    96 taco, 84 4 runner
    lce headers, ome suspension,
    So what part on 5 lug suspension is different than 6 lug (first gen)? I have heard that suspension kits for 5 and 6 are not interchangeable but not sure what piece is the deal breaker? is it the width of the leafs? shackles?
     
  7. Apr 17, 2021 at 12:22 PM
    #27
    4Banger4x4Taco

    4Banger4x4Taco New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2021
    Member:
    #362995
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2001 4 cyl 4wd regular cab Tacoma
    Cb radio, toolbox,light bar, and d window steelies
    My truck and my buddy both have the 2.7 4 cylinder in our trucks and they’re both 4x4
     
  8. Apr 17, 2021 at 12:32 PM
    #28
    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2014
    Member:
    #140097
    Messages:
    22,572
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Billy
    Largo Florida
    Vehicle:
    '13 5 lug AC w/convenience package
    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    Not sure what point you're trying to make?

    You have a 6 lug truck which were available with either the I4 or V6 engine, RWD or 4wd.

    5 luggers only came in I4 RWD.
     
    whatstcp likes this.
  9. Apr 17, 2021 at 12:36 PM
    #29
    4Banger4x4Taco

    4Banger4x4Taco New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2021
    Member:
    #362995
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2001 4 cyl 4wd regular cab Tacoma
    Cb radio, toolbox,light bar, and d window steelies
    I thought he was saying that only the 5 lugs had 4 cylinders but I understand now
     

Products Discussed in

To Top