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Can I get away with 18's on my 2016 4cyl?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Ggannoe2, Feb 4, 2016.

  1. Feb 4, 2016 at 4:09 PM
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    Ggannoe2

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    I bought a 16 Tacoma 4cylinder automatic. Looking to put some wheels and tires on it can I get away with some 18"s or is that a bad idea?
     
  2. Feb 9, 2016 at 12:51 AM
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    FireGuy88

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  3. May 20, 2016 at 1:53 PM
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    oldschoolczar

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    Hey I was wondering if anyone could explain to me the pros/cons of larger wheels?

    I notice the TRD OR comes with 16" wheels and the Limited has 18" wheels. Why does the OR come with smaller wheels? Is there a benefit to having a smaller wheel? I'm about to pick up an OR, and I think the 18" wheels look cooler, but I assume the OR comes with the smaller wheels for a reason.

    Can anyone enlighten me!?
     
  4. May 20, 2016 at 3:54 PM
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    Kilokato

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    I'd say you can get by with running lower air pressure for better traction during off-roading with the smaller 16" rims, because of the larger, taller sidewall.

    The larger 18" rims will handle better on the street though, smaller, shorter sidewall, but you can't run them as low on air pressure off-road.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2016 at 2:25 AM
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    TaCoMa303

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    Cold air intake, spacer, full Exhaust, performance chip,BLK BILLET GIRLL, 3inc in front 3.5 in back Procomp suspension lift 18inch ROCK STAR RIMS WITH 295/65/18 DURATRACK TIRES ALL BLACKED OUT TINTED WINDOWS FRONT WINDOW TINTED AS WELL
    I have 295/65/18s on my 2010 with a 3 inch lift vary little rubbing
     
  6. Aug 6, 2016 at 2:44 AM
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    Gearheadesw

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    Might look cooler, but they are heavier than a 16" wheel. You'll loose performance in acceleration and breaking. RRotational mass and unsprung weight are both increased, effecting both performance and ride and handling.
     
  7. Aug 6, 2016 at 2:59 AM
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    Cold air intake, spacer, full Exhaust, performance chip,BLK BILLET GIRLL, 3inc in front 3.5 in back Procomp suspension lift 18inch ROCK STAR RIMS WITH 295/65/18 DURATRACK TIRES ALL BLACKED OUT TINTED WINDOWS FRONT WINDOW TINTED AS WELL
    I don't doubt you I can't tell that big a difference but I did a stage 3 braking system and with all the little up grads I have done I think I made my performance back and some I just don't like the look like ur riding on tippy toes when they are to skinny it just look that way and I have had no problems in wheeling department yet but I'm in need of tires so this time I'm gunna go with some 285/70/20 or 275/65/20 just don't know yet I don't like how a 18inch wheel has no options in tires and style and if I don't do the 20 might go with 285/70/17
     
  8. Sep 26, 2016 at 7:36 PM
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    xxsoccafreak09xx

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    Did you ever figure out if the 275/65/20 will fit well?
     
  9. Sep 28, 2016 at 1:27 PM
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    NOLAtaco26

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    I am running a 285/50/20 with just a 2 inch leveling kit on my 2013. No rubbing. Want to go with more lift and bigger tires but teying decide how much the 2.7 can take.
     

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