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16" vs 17" wheels

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Shotgunwilly, Dec 22, 2015.

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  1. Dec 22, 2015 at 4:39 AM
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    l'm a newbie on the forum and have looked for a thread like this but didn't find one. Wanted to know what everyone's opinion was on running 16's vs 17's? I have a new Sport SB and want to get wheels and tires. Tire wise I know I want one size taller than the 265/65 but I almost want to go 16 to give a little more small bump cush (also the advantages of less weight). So, that said, what do y'all think of the visual aspect of a 16" wheel on a non lifted Taco?
     
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  2. Dec 22, 2015 at 4:48 AM
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    16 or 17. Just depends on preference. No noticeable additional "cushion". I like 17s.

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  3. Dec 22, 2015 at 5:30 AM
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    16's allow a bit more tire, 17's not as much. 16 has a few more options for wheels. To most bit is a personal preference. I will be keeping my sport 17 with some ko2's. If I would go for new wheels I would do 16 unless 17 had a design I like best.

    I haven't had much luck with aftermarket wheels holding up as well as stock. Since I live in a salt belt I tend to keep my oem and if there is some issue, even corrosion under the clear toyota has taken care of it.
     
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  4. Dec 22, 2015 at 5:45 AM
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    There are many more 16 inch options for off road tires
     
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  5. Dec 22, 2015 at 12:47 PM
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    16's look sweet
     
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  6. Dec 22, 2015 at 12:54 PM
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    Anything over 17 ruins the truck IMHO
     
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    Don't assume that a 16 inch tire will be lighter. The wheel may be lighter in a 16 vs. 17, but there are way more factors to consider. Wheel construction, load range of tire, width, etc. You have to look apples to apples when considering a setup. For instance a BFG 265/75/16 in E load is 53lbs. That tire in a 265/70/17 is 50lbs.
     
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    20's! 16's look too small with the new body style. But If you don't wanna have clearance issues, look at 17 or even 18's.
     
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  9. Dec 22, 2015 at 5:30 PM
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    What size are your tires?
     
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    Personally, if this is just a street truck, I would go with 17 inch or bigger in a heartbeat. Weight is not much of an issue with only an inch difference and handling which is more important on paved roads might be slightly better.
     
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  12. Dec 22, 2015 at 7:57 PM
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    Buy what makes you happy for now. Backspacing and width will make more of a difference on handling/stuffability on and off road than an inch in diameter. As far as finding tires... The grass is always greener. Good luck :cheers:
     
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  13. Dec 22, 2015 at 8:25 PM
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  14. Dec 23, 2015 at 12:41 AM
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    I like 17's. As others pointed out, one inch isn't going to make a huge difference. Get tries with a C load rating.

     
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    Always liked the TRD Pro 4runner wheels and the 16" TRD FJ's as well.

    Got any more pics of the BFG KO2 white lettering with the MGM? Trying to decide if I want to run white letters out with my Pyrite.
     
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    I think it would have looked too black, so I decided to have the white letters facing out. Here are two more photos:

     
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    Truck looks great Gabor, white lettering out has always caught my eye. :thumbsup:
     
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    The white letters out look GREAT!!! Very Sharp looking truck.
     
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    Are those 265/70?
     
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