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Going from 16" to 17" wheels. Any downsides?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by TacomaPrime, Nov 28, 2012.

  1. Nov 28, 2012 at 6:56 AM
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    TacomaPrime

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    My truck is my daily driver, and doesn't really go offroad.
    It's a trd offroad with factory 16" wheels for winter and the wheelers offroad 16" wheels with tires for summer
    I was looking at the konig countersteer type x wheels, but in 17 inch, with factory sized tires (265/65/17).

    Is there any real downside to going with a 17" wheel vs the 16" ? I'm also on stock suspension with the only change in the future being the bilstein 5100's, but set at 0.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Nov 28, 2012 at 7:05 AM
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    Snake~

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    17" tires are generally more expensive than 16" tires and I think there are fewer 17" tire choices but other than that, no cons that I can think of
     
  3. Nov 28, 2012 at 7:13 AM
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    Actually there are quite a few 17" tire choices now, only a few less sizes than a 16" wheel. I'll never understand why it costs more to buy a tire with less rubber :rolleyes:
     
  4. Nov 28, 2012 at 7:25 AM
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    I have 18" and the options are very limited with high prices kicked in. I did a lot of research though and was wishing I had 17's or 16's at that point. Ended up with Some Maxxis Bighorns in 10 ply side wall that I love though.

    Off road more rubber is better, but for your application the only real downside is the cost for both the wheel and the rubber being more for a 17" compared to a 16"
     

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