My first new vehicle (Longest INTRO thread)

i don't know if i am in the right section or not...brand new here.
I bought an 09 taco a few months ago and love the truck but hate, absolutely hate the wheels. I am learning, that buying new tires and wheels is darn near impossible. I was originally planning on lifting it but my mechanic talked me out of it since it's not 4 wheel drive. ( and then he proceeded to make fun of me)
my original question was how do l know which rims will fit. I am looking at the pro comp 52-5765 which is 15x7 (current rims are 15x6) pro comps offer 3.75, 2.5 or 4.5 back spacing?? which if any will work on my truck? and an aggressive tire like cooper SST's 235/70/15 or 235/75/15??? don't know if either will work with no mods. the SST may be too aggressive for my driving conditions but i love the stance of a taco with bad ass tires.

but then I saw the exact same model truck as mine, only it is a 2012 and it has 245/75/16 wheels and tires. the truck looks exactly the same as mine except for the tires. can i just use this as a model and purchase that size tire with no mod's? I guess the question is, are these interchangeable or will going that big cause problems?

 

good looking truck

 

thanks

 

My 98 4 banger. Just put new tires on, which I think really improved the look. Looking to put some bilsteins on in the future. Thinking about doing headers and a CAF next summer as well. The next project is going to be blacking out the rims though.

 

Here's the new pic a couple of days after I drove her home and then the recent mods I just had done.
New Airies steps, Leer Cap w/ surf rack, bug guard, rain guards, partial debadge on tailgate (took off tacoma and V6; will be blacking out tacoma on sides, gate and SR5 once its nice out again)
Oh ya, and matching infant seats in the back!

What do you think? I'd love to get new tires, but gonna wait until the originals are toast. $2k for the mods listed above, so gotta save up some before doing anything else.

I'm debating on blacking out the fender flares. Suggestions? I do like the mix of black and chrome, though
Aloha

 

Hey All! I new to the forum. In fact; my first time ever logging in to one. Glad to be here!

 

Bought a new 2012 Tacoma Double Cab a couple of weeks ago. It's my third Tacoma but haven't had one in years. Enjoying reading posts on this site, good insight!

 

I started with a carolla, then an SR5, 1st Gen Taco in 98 (My son still drives it and it's pictured with my 2011 wheels) and now I am the proud owner of a 2011 Prerunner Sport. Just put the 17" inch fuel boost's on this past weekend with 265-70-17 Nitto Crosstek, and it's amazing. 1.5" leveler on front, no lift. I owe all the TacomaWorld Members a major thanks on the help with my selections, Toyota owners are special peeps, keep up the good work!

 

first time hope to learn some stuff

 

Well I posted on here 3-4 times since I bought my 2012 4 dr 4x4 trd taco. I had a 2001 4dr 4x4 taco and a 1999 ext cb 4x2 taco all since 2002 should have joined sooner. Just want to say this is a great site lotssssssss of info. Love the tacomas, best trucks made.

 

Greetings.

I'm in the process of purchasing my first taco. I've been a longtime classic bronco guy, but with two kids now, momma said she wants something safer and with a/c.

Quick question - Debating between a sport and off road model. Should I go with the off road because of the locker. I like to wheel...

Thanks in advance. Been following along now for a couple months. I feel I'm in a good spot.

 

Allow me to just leave this link here http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/155157-t4c0ch40s-build.html
He has a 2wd tacoma and if you notice its not quite stock height No offense to anyone elses lifted prerunners just happen to like his a lot

 

Hi, new here and just got home from dealer, 06 SR5 4cyl 5spd man. 93k miles Gave a little more than I wanted to but hoping it lasts me several years. Haven't owned a manual transmission pickup for several years but figured with the 4cyl it wasn't a bad idea. I do occasionally tow a trailer loaded with a compact tractor. And yes I let them talk me into the 2yr/24k mile extended warranty.

 

Man I've been looking on this site for awhile at all the modification I wanted to do when I got my new Tacoma... Well.. now I have it! Brand new off the shelf...haha

 

Well I finally became a member. This is my 6th Tacoma however so I guess this makes my fascination official

 

I was wandering if there is a tacoma club that people get together?

 

Hello Forum! New member here! Have been driving a tundra for 9 years since new and now am looking to upgrade to a tacoma. Have many questions before I pull the trigger on a new unit - thanks in advance for putting up with all my questions!

Jeff

 

Got a dealer installed 3" lift with chrome bull bar 285/70/17 km2 and xd spy black and chrome wheels.

 

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On the way home from the dealer