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Anyone put 15" wheels on?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by OdiN1701, Aug 2, 2017.

  1. Aug 2, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    Tried looking for tire size thread...we need a stick for that because the search engine on here sucks.

    I'm curious if anyone has done this. Gives a taller sidewall, good deflection for wheeling when aired down. I see lots of 16/17 but it's impossible to find some good pizza cutters with those.
     
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    lol, who knows man. I did - 15" wheels on, this forum only, show as threads.

    hope it helps ya, post some pics if you do it.
     
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    Well sounds like it won't work due to calipers - I was afraid of that. Which leaves like ONE tire choice for skinnys on 16's. I would like some BFG AT's but they don't make them in the right size.
     
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    There are many skinnys for the 16. Cooper St Maxx, km2, maxxis bighorns, dick cepeks, toyo mt
     
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    Supposedly, the only skinny that will fit on a stock OR with no lift is 255/80/16 and I can't find anything in that. Or at least the only one which is larger diameter than stock.
     
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    Stock OR has been proven to work with 255 85 16
     
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    Really? Full stuff and turn?

    And that's basically a 33...which I'm not sure if I want to go that large but.
     
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    I don't see the BFG AT in that size either =/

    I don't want a mud terrain yet.

    I don't see any tires by Goodyear or Michelin in that size at all.
     
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    If you're primarily on road have you considered 235/85/16?
     
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    ST MAXX in 255/85r16 is a good blend between at/mt nice siping for wet/snow too
     
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    Ahh...sweet there is a BFG AT in that size, as well as Goodyear AT kevlar..looks similar to what is on there stock, plus an MTR in that size. Thanks I hadn't seen that size mentioned anywhere but it's about an inch taller than stock.

    I spend most of the time on road but want something decent for mild to mid range offroad trails for camping adventures when I don't want to take my trail rig.
     
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    The skinny tire is generally accepted as the superior tire for most applications. The pressure distribution is able to get more bite. The 235s are certainly skinny and the look isn't for everyone but it was my second choice. Ended up just buying 17s and 255 80 17 st maxx.
     
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    I run 33x12.50x15's on my trail rig. I like the width for mud terrains. With AT's, skinny tires seem to do real well. Mainly just would like a little more clearance without having to do lift and such yet. That will come much later.
     

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