Any drawbacks to running 16" wheels?

Just bought a 2019 Tacoma SR 4x4, looking to replace the stock 17 in. wheels while being cost effective.

I found a set of TRD off-road wheels and tires from a 2018 that have 1500 miles on them. They are 16 in.

My question is, are there any drawbacks to putting on 16 in. wheels on a vehicle that comes with 17 in stock?

 

Welcome to TW. No drawbacks going to 16 from 17. Off-Road Wheels and tires can be had for around $600 from what I've seen them go.

You said you have an SR? As far as I know, SR comes stock with 16" steel wheels with 245/75R16 tires.

 

Thanks for your reply, and you are 100% right. Feel kind of stupid, just went to go check and they are 16in stock.

 

Now go find your OR wheels and tires. Truck looks much better with them. I got mine off a member here for a mere $440.

 

Nice! I have the white as well and just got those exact wheels/tires. Snagged them for $500 off of offerup, hopefully I did alright. Now to sell the stock steel wheels.

 

The main drawback is the lack of C load tires in 16". I just put the 4Runner TRD 17's on mine so I could get C load KO2's. Otherwise it's another 10lb a corner for E load in the 16", and a much stiffer ride.

 

I can confirm the stiffer ride in E load tires . On the other hand, no worries from tire shred with the E load. It's a trade-off as many things are whenever you make a change to the truck. All about what you want. I put the same tire on my wife's 4R in C load because hers came with 17s, the ride is much like stock....soft. so again, all about what you want, but it's another data point for you.

 

went from P rated Cooper AT3's to Cooper ST Maxx LT 'E's 265-75x16......

sure...stiffer firmer ride....3 ply sidewalls....small MPG drop....

works well for me where I'm at

 

I use Duratracs 265/75R16 in C load. They are good tires, just a lot louder on the road than what I would like. I've also used Cooper AT3's and great tire overall for mild off road use, super quiet on road.

If I was to go E load in 16's, I'd go 255/85R16.

 

One more question, I have my new wheels, if I just changed them all out like any other normal vehicle, will there be any issues with the tpms? I’ve read up a bit on it and people are saying something about a recalibration

 

TPMS is only programmed to one vehicle at a time. So your tpms will have to be reinstalled to your new wheels though I don't know it the TPMS from steel wheels will fit the Toyota alloys.

I know the tpms from steel wheels fit aftermarket wheels being turned 180 degrees. So basically TPMS from steel and alloy wheels are angled differently.

 

There are some load C options for 16" rims; Toyo, Cooper, Goodyear, and Pirelli all have them available. I run the Toyo AT2 in 265/75r16 load C. I prefer 16" wheels mostly due to cost of tire replacement. You can also look at 235/85r16 if you want a skinny tire or 255/85r16 for that matter.

 

Tire choice is the biggest factor as fat as going to the 17. I'm considering a set of the ugly fj 6 spoke 17" for $125 just to get to the c rated KO2. maybe get them re coated to make up the difference and have semi custom wheels.