Driving effects of offset

I know what offset is and know how a OEM 16 Tacoma drives with OEM 16 wheels. Not my Taco BTW. No Taco yet.

If I get a SR, I most likely will get (16" or 17") aftermarket wheels. If I get a TRD Sport, I will not get aftermarket wheels. I am factoring wheels or not into the overall budget.

Can someone answer this question.

If I get aftermarket wheels, it will be about 10-20mm greater in offset. A wider stance. Will I feel anything on normal street driving? Can someone share and educate me on how the Taco will feel with a wider stance.

 

With a 10-20mm greater offset, you won't notice any difference. It's only a very marginally wider stance and has no effect when cornering, driving at speed, etc., at least in my experience.

 

I have an 03 two wheel drive Taco. In winter I run rims from a Nissan car. They're 1/2 inch wider offset. (the only five lug stock wheel I could find, cheap)
Steering is a "little" slower to return to normal after a corner. Other than that, it's fine. Unless you drive it everyday, you won't notice anything. Over the long run, it does put more stress on the inner wheel bearings. (The wheels are now acting like a big lever) not running on center.