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Need some help buying wheels...

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Jason79, Apr 1, 2015.

  1. Apr 1, 2015 at 10:02 AM
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    Jason79

    Jason79 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    1. What's a good place to buy wheels
    2. Should I stick w/ the 16 inch or go to a different size.

    This is my first truck, so Im new to all of this.
    I have a 2014 Tacoma, Double Cab, Off Road Package, Mag Grey in color.
    Right now Im still in the "Honey Moon" state w/ my truck & havent done much off roading. I've done a bit of overlanding & a lot of driving around in the heavy snow. I've mainly been using it to haul around stuff. I probably wont get into the heavy off roading, lifting the truck, adding armor, etc. I have a bug shield on the front & a tonneau cover now. I plan on getting wheels, a bull bar, & nerf bars or the individual foot steps (sorry dont know what they are called)

    I love the way people on this forum mod their tacos, & would love some advise and/or pics of their wheels.

    I tried to think of any questions you would ask, & answer them; as to what I plan on doing w/ the truck. But, if I missed something; ask away.

    Thanks,
    Jason
     
  2. Apr 1, 2015 at 10:10 AM
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    I have gotten wheels off ebay too. most of the venders are tire shops across the country anyway.
    just have them drop shipped.
    Do check with your local tire shop. If they rep that brand and the price is above their cost they will usually price match as they are gonna make money off the tires anyway.

    Sizing.... its mostly looks. I think 17's look the best.... but a 33 in a 17 is more than a 33 in a 16.....
    I had 17's on my tundra, but when with 16's on my new Tacoma based complexly on price
     
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  3. Apr 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM
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    Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check them out. Do I have to replace the tire pressure sensors? Can I re-use, order them with new, etc? I'm leaning towards 16s wheels, since I'm not lifting it anymore. I think the off road package added a little lift, but I'm not sure.
     
  4. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:07 AM
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    you can reuse them, though they do break from time to time.
    going up a size in tires regardless of wheel size will make the truck look bigger (and give you a 1/2" lift)
     
  5. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:09 AM
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    Ok, thank you teamcurtis
     
  6. Apr 6, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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    Be sure to check to see if the 16" wheels will fit over your calipers, if ordering online may want to call and confirm this. Apparently the Off Road and Sport have larger calipers so some 16s don't fit. Just an FYI as I am in the market for some 16" wheels and have seen this issue pop up on here...maybe somebody could shed more light on the issue, this is just what I have read.
     
  7. Apr 6, 2015 at 2:14 PM
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    Will do. Thanks VandalTaco, I would have probably missed that.
     

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