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15 in rims VS. 17's

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by precoma, Dec 31, 2011.

  1. Dec 31, 2011 at 5:22 PM
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    precoma

    precoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    ok so i have been throwing around the idea of getting a set of 15 in method racing wheels for my truck the main reason is because i love the general grabbers red label tires but a 33 or 35 on 17 in rim is like over a hundred dollars a piece more then on a 15 in rim im not super in love with my rims in the first place. so my question is are there any real diffrence performance wise or any other on a 17 in vs 15 in rim and wait do you guys think about me selling my rims for 15's
     
  2. Dec 31, 2011 at 5:26 PM
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    TacoCat

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    Are you first or second gen? Cant tell im on my phone. If sec gen 15s wont clear the calipers from what ive read
     
  3. Dec 31, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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    TACOMABOSS

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    id say go for the 15s. it will be cheaper in the long run
     
  4. Dec 31, 2011 at 5:29 PM
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    im a second gen but have 1.25 wheel spacers so clearing the caliper isent a problem
     
  5. Dec 31, 2011 at 5:31 PM
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    What about 16"s?
     
  6. Dec 31, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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    i dont think general makes there tire for a 16 in rim
     
  7. Dec 31, 2011 at 5:36 PM
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    Yes they do. I was going to buy a set last year, but they were on back order.
     
  8. Jan 1, 2012 at 10:28 AM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    I've never seen someone successfully run 15s on a 6 lug second gen, even with spacers.
     
  9. Jan 1, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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    really i may need to look a little deeper into it then, i was just kicking around the idea as of now
     
  10. Jan 1, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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    I'm almost certain they wont work
     

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