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 15" vs. 16" wheels
#751486
09/13/06 08:53 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 45
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I would like to get some wheels for my T100. Since it is a 97 it has 16" wheels, stock steel. Is there any significant advantage for 16"? I'm thinking about putting 15" on it, since tires are a lot cheaper.
1997 T100 extracab, 3.4L, 5-speed, 169K, 4x4. Love the truck, never buy anything but toyota, I tried it once, most miserable six months of my life.
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Re: 15" vs. 16" wheels
[Re: ToyoLoyal]
#751487
09/13/06 09:19 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 2,157
Body Damage is Cool
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I liked the 15" wheels on my T100.
It made it easy to get Michelin LTX M/S LT tires.
I think they were 31x10.5x15 - and I got over 80k out of them.
I happen to have 3 new take-off 15" T100 steel wheels available...
My Tundra has 16" wheels and finding good truck tires took time and money.
I ended up with E rated tires on the Tundra.
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Re: 15" vs. 16" wheels
[Re: ToyoLoyal]
#751488
09/13/06 09:22 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 4,160
Toyota Moderator
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Nope, no significant advantage to staying w/ 16's.
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Re: 15" vs. 16" wheels
[Re: ErikB]
#751489
09/13/06 09:26 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 45
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear. As stated, 16" have less selection in tires and they are more expensive. I will probably get some 15" wheels. I have 15" steelies off my 93, but I want some alloys.
1997 T100 extracab, 3.4L, 5-speed, 169K, 4x4. Love the truck, never buy anything but toyota, I tried it once, most miserable six months of my life.
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Re: 15" vs. 16" wheels
[Re: ToyoLoyal]
#751490
09/13/06 09:55 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 981
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I would rather have wider wheels that bigger wheels. 8" WIDE wheels are where its at as you can run up to 12.5 wide on them easy. It is possible on 7" wide wheels but not recommended.
Last edited by CJMT100; 09/14/06 06:23 PM.
1996 T100, Mickey Thomson Classics, Bridgestone Dueler AT 265/75/16, custom offroad KC's.
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Re: 15" vs. 16" wheels
[Re: CJMT100]
#751491
09/14/06 05:18 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 45
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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8" diameter wheels are where its at Oh really? What do you drive? A radio flyer? Sorry, I just couldn't resist. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
1997 T100 extracab, 3.4L, 5-speed, 169K, 4x4. Love the truck, never buy anything but toyota, I tried it once, most miserable six months of my life.
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Re: 15" vs. 16" wheels
[Re: ToyoLoyal]
#751492
09/14/06 06:23 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 981
Rock Warrior
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1996 T100, Mickey Thomson Classics, Bridgestone Dueler AT 265/75/16, custom offroad KC's.
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Re: 15" vs. 16" wheels
[Re: CJMT100]
#751493
09/15/06 02:43 AM
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 25
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I've got a set of the 5 spoke 16" alloys off of a '97 SR5, with some decent BFG long trail TA's on them if interested...I'm in the joliet area email me at motodad199@sbcglobal.net dave....
Last edited by rallyt1hundo; 09/15/06 02:48 AM.
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Re: 15" vs. 16" wheels
[Re: rallyt1hundo]
#751494
09/15/06 04:54 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 158
Wheeler
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I just bought my current T this past summer. I had the same dilemma about swapping to either 16" or 17" wheels at first. After some search, it was decided to just stick to 15" as prices are cheaper whether you get them new or used. I think if you have the money, the larger wheels do look a lot better, but the penalty is on the extra weight of them (not including the weight of the larger tires already). I ended up buying an used set of Centerline 15x10 locally from craigslist, and will be using 33" tires as soon as I can get it lifted. By the way, if you are looking at new tires, I found a site that has some good prices. Please know that I've not use them, so I have not personal experience with them. http://www.nebraskatire.com/hot_deals/light_truck/lt_truck_hot_deals.htm
02 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Prerunner .. just added 3" lift .. more to come
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Re: 15" vs. 16" wheels
[Re: T-Rex]
#751495
09/15/06 08:26 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,489
Body Damage is Cool
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I have 15" wheels now, wish i had 16" since there are more backspacing options with them...ive got 3.75" spacing now, but id like to have 4.5" havent seen any 15" wheels with that much, but ive always got my eyes open, wish i went with 15x8 on my truck too, my wheels are exposed to the nasty lava rocks on the trails here in Idaho with my 15x10 (Mickey Thompson Classic II)
97 FZJ80, Stock, Factory Lockers.
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