Issues with 17x9 rims with no lift?

Finphan · 10-29-2009, 08:54 AM

Can anyone provide any feedback on using 17x9 wheels on a 2007 TRD Tacoma with no lift? Will they rub and if so, how bad? Any solutions to this short of lifting the truck?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

DanGer · 10-29-2009, 08:55 AM

It depends on the size of the tire, not the wheel

Finphan · 10-29-2009, 09:08 AM

I get that, but the width of the rim also has an effect on how wide of a tire is needed to fit the rim. Just looking for any input from someone running 17x9 rims on a stock height. What size tire is a good choice? and any issues with them.

Thanks for the input!

Padilla1880 · 10-29-2009, 12:41 PM

Might want to look into a 17x8. To my knowledge most who run 17x9 wheels run 285/70/17 tires with a lift. Now if you don't want to lift you should go with 17x8 wheel or just stay stock and run a 265/70/17 tire.

QuoteWarz · 10-29-2009, 01:13 PM

It will all depend on what size tire you end up running.

FoxySandChick · 10-30-2009, 04:22 AM

I am running 17x9 rims on an 07 stock with 265/70/17....

Moto Metal 957B with Nitto Terra Grapplers

I had minor rubbing on full turns or turning and going over a bump, like into the driveway or U turns..I did some minor trimming on the inner fender area and no more rubbing. I drove for about 10 months before trimming, so it is not a major issue and it doesn't cause a problem with normal day to day driving.

Some tire manufactures only offer certain sizes for a 9" rim and some tire shops won't install a tire on the rim if the manufacturer doesn't say it fits a 9" rim. 265/70/17 is the biggest you can go without a lift, so check the specs of whatever tire you want to use also.

SixtyDashOne · 10-30-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoxySandChick

265/70/17 is the biggest you can go without a lift, so check the specs of whatever tire you want to use also.

Is this for 2nd gens only? or does this encompass all tacomas?

thanks

FoxySandChick · 10-31-2009, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SixtyDashOne

Is this for 2nd gens only? or does this encompass all tacomas?

thanks

I was answering for the OP with an 07 and I have an 07...I have no experience with the 1st gens, so I'm not sure what the max size is for those.

bb609 · 10-31-2009, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoxySandChick

I am running 17x9 rims on an 07 stock with 265/70/17....

Moto Metal 957B with Nitto Terra Grapplers

I had minor rubbing on full turns or turning and going over a bump, like into the driveway or U turns..I did some minor trimming on the inner fender area and no more rubbing. I drove for about 10 months before trimming, so it is not a major issue and it doesn't cause a problem with normal day to day driving.

Some tire manufactures only offer certain sizes for a 9" rim and some tire shops won't install a tire on the rim if the manufacturer doesn't say it fits a 9" rim. 265/70/17 is the biggest you can go without a lift, so check the specs of whatever tire you want to use also.

I have the same issues with 1.75" lift. No biggie.

10-29-2009, 08:54 AM	#1
Finphan Junior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13711 Location: Logan, OH Gender: Male Posts: 18 07 TRD Doublecab 2007 Double Cab Automatic	Issues with 17x9 rims with no lift? Can anyone provide any feedback on using 17x9 wheels on a 2007 TRD Tacoma with no lift? Will they rub and if so, how bad? Any solutions to this short of lifting the truck? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

10-29-2009, 08:55 AM	#2
DanGer Avatar approved by 98tacomav6 Joined: Jun 2008, #7155 Location: Northern Virginia & Blacksburg Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 5,855 07 Base 4Cyl 4x4 Manual 2007 Access Cab Manual 2.7 5 speed White Head Light mod, White shorty antennae, Doug Thorley Long Tube headers, AFE Drop in air filter, Secondary Air Filter Removed,	It depends on the size of the tire, not the wheel __________________ 30K Maintenance Write up My build

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Padilla1880 "Let's Ride!" Name: Daniel Joined: May 2009, #17365 Location: Temecula, CA Gender: Male Posts: 1,174 05 TRD OffRoad V6 SR5 PreRunner 2005 Access Cab Automatic 4.0	Might want to look into a 17x8. To my knowledge most who run 17x9 wheels run 285/70/17 tires with a lift. Now if you don't want to lift you should go with 17x8 wheel or just stay stock and run a 265/70/17 tire. __________________

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QuoteWarz Junior Member Joined: Oct 2009, #25111 Location: Cali Gender: Male Posts: 2 05 Tacoma 2005 X-Runner Manual	It will all depend on what size tire you end up running. __________________ Big trucks w/Big Tires

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FoxySandChick Member of the Breakfast Club Name: Kristin Joined: Sep 2008, #9505 Location: Henderson, NV Gender: Chick Posts: 2,934 07 DC 4x4 Base model V6 Impulse Red Pearl 2007 Double Cab Automatic Limo tint, black wet okole's, extra d-rings, TSB bilsteins	I am running 17x9 rims on an 07 stock with 265/70/17.... Moto Metal 957B with Nitto Terra Grapplers I had minor rubbing on full turns or turning and going over a bump, like into the driveway or U turns..I did some minor trimming on the inner fender area and no more rubbing. I drove for about 10 months before trimming, so it is not a major issue and it doesn't cause a problem with normal day to day driving. Some tire manufactures only offer certain sizes for a 9" rim and some tire shops won't install a tire on the rim if the manufacturer doesn't say it fits a 9" rim. 265/70/17 is the biggest you can go without a lift, so check the specs of whatever tire you want to use also. __________________

10-29-2009, 09:08 AM	#3
Finphan Junior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13711 Location: Logan, OH Gender: Male Posts: 18 07 TRD Doublecab 2007 Double Cab Automatic	I get that, but the width of the rim also has an effect on how wide of a tire is needed to fit the rim. Just looking for any input from someone running 17x9 rims on a stock height. What size tire is a good choice? and any issues with them. Thanks for the input!

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