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Will 15inch wheels fit on a 05 tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BassTacoma, Sep 14, 2013.

  1. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:03 PM
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    BassTacoma

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    im looking at these 33x12.5x15. can I put 15inch rims on my tacoma?
     
  2. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:09 PM
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    bjboucher

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    What kind of tacoma do you have? I think the 5-lug models have 15" wheels but I don't think they'll fit on a 6-lug.
     
  3. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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    Won't fit a 6 lug due to brake size. Idk about the 5-lug'ers
     
  4. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:12 PM
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    I have a 05 pre runner 4 door x2
     
  5. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:14 PM
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    Pre-runners and 4x4s are 6-lug models....pretty sure you can't put a 15" wheel on there.
     
  6. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:15 PM
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    KenLyns

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    15" won't clear the brake caliper on your PreRunner. Even some 16" wheels can't clear.

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  7. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:16 PM
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    Damnit i just bought these tires...theres no way at all posible to fit them?
     
  8. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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    bjboucher

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    Uh, you could try replacing the entire brake system with a smaller one. Probably not the most cost effective or smart thing to do. Probably better off just selling the tires.
     
  9. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:21 PM
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    i got the tires with around 75% tread on all of them for 300..i should be able to turn around and sell them for at least that no problem
     
  10. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:32 PM
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    If for some reason you can't sell them, run them in the rear only. :laugh: Run 16" wheels in the front with tires of the same OD. Since you don't have a 4x4, small differences in front-rear tires don't matter.
     
  11. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:33 PM
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    i just wish there was something simple i could do to fix it to where i could run them...
     
  12. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:34 PM
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    Nope, sorry bud
     
  13. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:35 PM
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    there was a guy on here who did it with old steel landcruiser wheels and spacers. let me see if I can find it....
     
  14. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:39 PM
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    here ya go.
    not sure if he had to grind the calipers any.
    I would say PM him but he hasn't been on in a few years so I'm guessing it would be futile.

     
  15. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:48 PM
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    thanks man but im just gonna try to sell the tires i guess...boy do i feel like a dumbass.
     
  16. Sep 14, 2013 at 6:53 PM
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    Live and learn man!
     

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