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can i run 16" wheels?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by flaco22, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. Nov 13, 2011 at 9:37 AM
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    flaco22

    flaco22 [OP] New Member

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    I just bought a 2009 Tacoma SR5 Extra Cab
    and would like to replace the 15" wheels with something bigger. Can I run 16" wheels on it? Any advice is much appreciated.
     
  2. Nov 13, 2011 at 9:38 AM
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    Fiolo

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    I say no, btw congrats on the new truck
     
  3. Nov 13, 2011 at 9:38 AM
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    TnRedNeck721

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    i don’t see why not. my TRD off road has 16” wheels and the TRD sports have 17” wheels
     
  4. Nov 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM
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    pataco

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    yeah going up a size shouldnt be a problem.its just going down is when you have clearence problems on the calipers
     
  5. Nov 13, 2011 at 10:19 AM
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    ColtsTRD

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    this^


    I wish I could run 15s :(
     
  6. Nov 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM
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    lol,lot more options with 15s
     
  7. Nov 14, 2011 at 6:49 AM
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    flaco22

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    Thanks everyone for your input! May sound weird, but I'd like to go to 16 inch wheels because the 15 inchers make the truck look squat and stumpy.
     
  8. Nov 14, 2011 at 6:51 AM
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    MrGrimm

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    Same here!
     
  9. Nov 14, 2011 at 7:05 AM
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    Pugga

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    New wheels and tires can change that. This truck has 15's :D
    [​IMG]
     
  10. Nov 14, 2011 at 8:24 AM
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    I don't know how much sidewall you can fit with a 16" wheel on a 5 lugger:notsure:
     

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