Best Options for 17” OEM Spare Wheel?

TW,

I’m looking for a 17” spare (changed from 18” Limited wheels to 17” Pro wheels) so I can finally have a full size spare. I’m not inclined to spend 200 bucks on another Pro wheel just to stick it under the bed. I could buy a new spare wheel on eBay for over 100 bucks, or buy something used on CL with similar specs— though most people will not sell just one of a set of 4.

Anyone else do this successfully and have any wisdom to share?

Thanks!
Greg

 

Looks like I asked a bit too early. A few better options:

1. Found some lightly used wheels on ebay for less than 100 shipped.
2. Amazon sells some steel spares, though they're not OEM:

For 05-13 Toyota Tacoma 17" Painted Steel Rim - OE Direct Replacement - Road Ready Car Wheel

https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Tacoma-Steel-17x7-5-6-139-7/dp/B00VVX6KKO

 

I have the Amazon wheel shown with a matching tire mounted, fits fine and tucks perfectly into the location with a 265/70/17 tire and no issues balancing so it was true.

Not sure why you need OEM unless you plan on rotating the 5 tires regularly. I bought it to get me home until I replace the blown tire or all 4 depending on wear.

 

I saw some folks had concerns with the factory lugs working with the Amazon wheel. Did you have any issues? Have you mounted yours up and used it before?

 

I had it mounted up for about 10 miles until I swapped it out with the plugged original tire. I didnt have any problems with the stock Offroad factory lugs but if you're really concerned, buy a spare set specifically for the spare and keep them in the tool kit.

I

 

Glad to hear! Sound I'll be going the same route.

Did you get this one:

For 05-13 Toyota Tacoma 17" Painted Steel Rim - OE Direct Replacement - Road Ready Car Wheel

https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Tacoma-Steel-17x7-5-6-139-7/dp/B00VVX6KKO

Or this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MAYSAFT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I have the road ready wheel, with the 7.5 inch width.

 

Or you could just get a bigger tire and keep your factory steelie.

 

I think this would work. Let me know. I’m keeping my original rim