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Why are there so few 1st gen's on 17" rims?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by elyk, Feb 22, 2016.

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  1. Feb 22, 2016 at 6:24 PM
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    Recently picked up an '03 double cab and have been doing alot of research on wheels to purchase. Was just curious as to why so few 1st gen owners automatically gravitate towards 16" wheels?
     
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  2. Feb 22, 2016 at 6:25 PM
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    Honestly, IMO I think it's the size of the 1st gens. They're definitely smaller so the 16" really fit the trucks. Plus, I love more sidewall than rim.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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    I think 17" look great on our trucks.
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1456203302.590200.jpg
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2016 at 9:47 PM
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    I prefer 15"
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2016 at 9:51 PM
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    I rather have a bigger tire than a rim. I'm running 15's and 32 tireimage.jpg
     
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    the entire thing is black. how can you even tell it has 17s?
     
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    Im not a fan of larger rims
     
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    Get alot more tire suspension out of a smaller rim from there being more sidewall...unless youre running E rated tires...
     
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    I had a set of 17" steel wheels with 255/75-17 KM1s on it and everything was cool, but wet sand. Wet sand swallowed them up because there wasn't enough meat on the tire to get any longer when aired down. And the MT just dug. 16" wheels for me with an appropriate tire.
     
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    ^^^very true, didn't think about that at first!
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2016 at 9:10 AM
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    1. A 17" rim is going to cost more to buy a tire for
    2. Our stock 16" wheel setup is identical to most Chevy half ton vehicles. Replacements will be much easier to find regardless of where you're at.
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2016 at 9:12 AM
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    Haha I was going to say the same thing. I prefer bigger tires than rims.
    I was runnin 285/75/16.
    Now I'm at 33x12.50x15

    Plus, I believe those who like off-roading prefer a slightly smaller wheel..
    As opposed to going with 17's & >
     
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    Because they look stupid.
     
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    Yeah, pretty much just a matter of preference
     
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  15. Feb 23, 2016 at 10:25 AM
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    I have 16's on my first gen. I prefer more tire, less rim. And with the first gens being so much smaller, a 17 might look overlarge, at least in my opinion. But everyone's got their own preferences.
     
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  16. Feb 23, 2016 at 10:28 AM
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    And I went the other way. 18s sucka

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    Haha dang. What tires are those?
     
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    Because it's stupid and looks like shiat. Yeah, that's just my opinion :/ (and probably the opinion of anyone over 35)

    For all the option/economic reasons people have stated, and if you go off-road the 17" offers less comfort and capability than a 15 or 16 typically will.
     
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