What would you do

I am questioning whether or not I want to upgrade to an 18" wheel from my current 17" wheel. Is there really that big of a difference in the 2? I am wanting to go with the 18" with the Nitto Trail Grappler M/T's in a 285/65/18. But I have been thinking also that if I dont change wheel sizes I can continue to run my Firestone Dest. M/T's and get some new 17" wheels and use the additional $900 or so for some other mods. What are your thoughts on what you would do? Also if I do stay with the 17" wheels I have found that the Nitto Trail Grappler M/T's only come in a 295/70/17 size. How much of a rub problem will I have with this tire size when I need new tires? I am trying to get the most aggressive look that I can but I dont think there is going to be enough of a difference in a 17" compared to an 18" to justify the additonal $900 or so that I could use for other mods. I will be running a 3" suspension lift also. Thanks a lot for the info and suggestions!

 

I have an 06 Taco long bed 4x4 if that helps any. I will also be running the -12 offset in the wheels (is this the correct size offset?)

 

You want 4.5 inch backspacing. The backspacing is dependent on both the offset AND width of the rim. This page will help, it has a conversion chart.

Wheel Technical Information

 

Any recommendations from anyone out there on what they would do?

 

The wheels have a 4.5 inch backspace and the offset is -12. So I am assuming I should be good to go with the 295/70/17's? Sorry for all the questions....new to the lifted truck scene.

 

anybody else out there have any thoughts?

 

I'd stay with 17's... But it's up to you, if you like the look of 18's over 17's, then go for it!