Upgraded from 16 to 17" wheels- Do you match the spare?

2018 TRD OR

I just put in my order for 17" Method NV wheels. Going to run them on 265/70r17 tires. I'm assuming my spare is 265/70r16.

What does everyone else do? Buy a matching spare? Or just use the OEM spare as a temporary donut?

 

When I went +1" I took my spare to a used tire shop. They swapped on a used +1" tire, and kept my brand new spare. Straight across trade and didn't cost me a dime. Wheel size doesn't matter, so long as the overall diameter stays the same. You'd want a 265/75r16 spare

 

This is what I was hoping for. Thanks for the info!

 

I just mounted a set of 16" SCS SR8's on my truck, kept the factory spare under the truck, but also got a matching spare for the rear of the truck anyway. Not sure if I will keep the factory under there or not.... BUT

If your new rims take different lugs (my SCS are tapered) be sure you keep a FACTORY set in your glove box if you want to mount the spare, you'd better have the right lugs. Also a way to use the "key" that may come with your new lugs as well because the factory lug wrench won't work.

If your new rims use the same lugs please disregard this....

 

Excellent points that need to be considered!

 

If you have a steel spare rim then you don't need to carry the factory lug nuts if you're using tapered (acorn) lug nuts. The factory shank style nuts are tapered at the end to work with the factory steel wheel. So your aftermarket tapered nuts will be fine

 

These are the lugs I got to fit the new wheels: Chose these after doing some research here on Tacoma World.

 

I personally think the best way, albeit more expensive up front, but more cost effective in the long run, is to get a 5th matching wheel and tire and do a 5 tire rotation every 5k.

That's the route I'm taking.

 

I’m trying to renember the last time I used the spare. Ten years ago?

 

IMO that's only necessary if your spare will be visible on a swingout, or if you've got a matching 5th tire in general. I always find it a little funny when people will be selling tires stating that four are 50% tread and one is 100%. If only going up an inch or two, any non matching tire of the same diameter is fine.

 

Famous last words... Though your correct, some new cars don't even include spares anymore. Just "Road side assistance" no thanks. I'll keep my Spare(s)

 

Full sized spares are a must though if you plan on wheeling. It's saved my ass a few times on the trail now.







That was with 5 tire plugs shoved in the sidewall to get down off the hill

 

What tires are those? I've done some pretty knarly shit with my KO's but never once had a flat, tread or wall. I'm hoping my KO2's on my Gen2 serve me just as well, thus far they have.

Course I run the 10ply E loads, that helps. The peace of mind is worth the weight.

That and I actually like the ride.

Pretty loyal to BFG/Michelin at this point, never been disappointed by one of their tires.

 

Those were the st maxx in 255/80r17. They're load E with a 3 ply sidewall and I was aired down to 15 psi. I was doing everything right, but just got unlucky! This was last July when I first bought the truck, and haven't had a flat since.

Only other time I've had to use a spare was when I was aired down, and dirt got in the bead so my tire started leaking air. Tire shop cleaned it up and was good as new.

 

Like others have said just look for a spare tire that matches the diameter of your daily tires .

When I went to 17" wheels and 285/70/17 tires on my OR, I bought a spare 285/75/16 and slapped it on the 16" spare wheel. Now all my 5 tires are the same diameter. I then sold my old never-used spare tire on Craigslist for 85 bucks.

 

Thanks for all the help guys. Plan is to put a 265/75 on the OEM spare.

 

happen to know if the 285/75/16 will fit under the truck without any modifications?

 

I also put on 17’s. I simply upgraded my steel wheel spare with a tire of the same diameter.

 

@hiPSI

 

If you do all the work yourself, including swapping TPMS, it's a wash cost wise.

If you take it to a shop to do it, a five tire rotation actually will cost more.

However... both scenarios assume your replacement tires match your worn out tires. If you change brands/styles/tread pattern then neither way is cost effective.
I did the model and math lol.