Pros/Cons for newb wanting to upgrade wheels/tires on stock 2016 SR5

I don't know much about wheels/tires and how performance is affected by different setups.

I have a red DC SR5 2016 with the stock wheels (which I think are just 245/75/16)

It's not going to be used off road (it's for hauling around the family and home depot runs, and throwing a stroller in the back, etc.) I love the look of larger wheels and tires (but nothing too cheezy.)
Looking at the link in this forum https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/largest-tacoma-tire-sizes-on-stock-suspension.67550/, the max sizes for the stock suspension for a 17/18 wheel would be 265/70/17 or 265/65/18... so, assuming that's correct, some questions...

1) Overall diameter is pretty much identical (main difference being reduced sidewall height with the 18s.) I assume I don't have the speedometer adjusted? According to the calculator it's 3.5% less revolutions per mile (from the 16 set up to the 18)

2) Do I lose a lot in acceleration going from the stock 245/75/16 to the 17s/18s? Most of my driving is in town driving. Occasional highway.

3) Does the increase size actually cause more wear and tear on the vehicle, or negligible if anything.

4) With so many wheel choices out there can anyone recommend a nice black wheel with some red accents?

5) Tires. Again, so many choices. Want something with good traction on wet roads (downpours a lot here in Florida.) Would like a decent all terrain tire - obviously just for looks, but that rides nice on the highway. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

I don't think the speed difference of different size tires is an issue. I have never driven a Toyota that read slower than your actual speed. If anything, a bigger tire will just make it more accurate. Everyone has a GPS on their phone and no one pays attention to the speed limit in Florida. Go with flow and you make good time and never have an issue with getting popped for speeding.

Second, have you wore out your original set of tires already? It seems like a huge waste of money to buy something as expensive as tires if you don't really need them yet. Even barely used tires sell for pennies on the dollar.

Third, its a truck. I don't think acceleration is ever really a factor. If it was, you shouldn't be in a truck.

Fourth, a slight increase in size will not reduce the vehicle reliability or increase maintenance on suspension components.

To be honest, a nice Michelin tire will serve you well. I've spent lots of time in Florida. We never needed a truck that was four wheel drive, so an aggressive tire would really be a waste of money. The more aggressive a tire, the faster they wear. They are noisy too.

I actually hate to shop for tires. I live in Michigan and need an aggressive tire quite often, but I still end up buying road tires. My wife has to have her "boggers" on her truck, though, thus I hate driving her truck.

 

All great points! Thanks! Now, I have to decide if I want 18s or 17s with more sidewall showing. I think since they'll be street tires (like you mention) that I'll go with 18s.
And you're right, I think I will wear out my original set of tires first. I still want to start looking around though.

 

Good luck on the hunt. Its the fun part.