Advice for Newb on 16" or 17" wheels on stock TRD Off Road

Newbie here, I'd like to upgrade my stock Tacoma wheels and need advice.

Will a 17" wheel fit on a stock Tacoma? Or should I stick with 16"?

At the moment, I'm considering something like the 16" KMC Grenade with a Falken Wildpeak A/T

 

I believe some Tacoma trims come with 17” wheels.
You might list some of what your needs are to get more help. ie, hard off road, towing, drifting, parking lot princess, etc

 

16", 17" and 18" wheels all come stock on versions of the 3rd Gen Tacoma. And I have seen bigger on Tacomas in my area.


If you ever plan a big brake kit upgrade, then consider larger wheels now, rather then later.

 

Wheel diameter isn’t critical since you can use a tire with a different sidewall ratio. The important measurements will be wheel width and offset since that’s going to tell you if they’re going to rub.

 

I put 17s on mine. A lot of true off road guys like 16s for the extra sidewall. The 17” tire selection seems to be much better.

 

17’s are the best option IMO.

 

I prefer the look of 16" but ended up going 17" on account of tire selection

 

You can fit:
265/70/17 (31x10.4)
275/70/17 (32x10.8)
235/80/17 (32.4x9.5)
255/80/17 (33x10)

Not sure what offset are those KMC wheels, but too much negative offset will cause rubbing. Stick with close to stock offset and you will be just fine. +4mm offset seems to be the sweet spot.

 

I second this. I have 16” wheels and I love the way they look, but I have considered switching to 17” simply because there are way more tire options. I’m sticking with 16” for now though because they work great and look great.

 

Thank you, this is super helpful!

 

You are welcome!

 

Check out page 20 of this PDF for some interesting information.

http://www.tfltruck.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2016-toyota-Tacoma-Technical-specs.pdf

 

Love my 16" Duratracs. Only wish they came in a 33"