Are their pros to smaller wheels?

I currently have the stock 17" wheels on my 17 TRD Sport. I've been looking into getting some winter tires but also potentially a slightly beefier tire for spring-fall. Is there a pro to going with a smaller wheel like a 16"? I assume cost is better but outside of that are their pros to smaller wheels? I don't really do any off-roading - just occasionally logging roads here and there trying to get to fishing spots.

 

For the type of travel you like I'd stick with 17 inch and go with C load tires. You get the durability with lower weights and more choices of tires in 17 inch.

 

I had 17” wheels on my 2010 TRD Sport build and never found need to change them. I have 16” wheels on my 2020 TRD Off-Raod and prefer the larger sidewalls, though again, don’t know if I’ll ever find need to change them.

 

16" on my 2017 Sport. I found the tires cheaper for 16" vs. 17" (Winter tires, still run 17" for summer)

 

More options for tires, more cushion, lighter weight, cheaper.

 

A slightly taller sidewalk with 16”. This can lead to a slightly softer ride so long as you aren’t running “E” rated inflated to 50psi. Mostly it’s preference as to the look more than any pros or cons.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhQh3IfXac0

youtube has some great informative videos covering this topic, however do note there are just as many shitty videos attempting to explain and failing misserably.


i really like team oneils rally school videos, lots of great info and learning to be had here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdI9YQwcwLFzfmhHJ7dNSA

 

Smaller wheel gives you more meat to beat.

 

Welp, you've convinced me!

 

16” are great for sidewall, but much more tire options available in 17”