15” Wheels to 16” Wheels

Im finding it difficult to find tires locally that I’m satisfied with for my 2007 Tacoma (Access Cab 4 cyl. base model) which is equipped with original factory 15” wheels. This plus I believe the 15” base model wheels look anemic so I am going to change them out with 16” wheels.

I’m wondering what size tires to use. I see both 245/75 and 265/70 were used on the 2nd generation pre runner. Of these two sizes, which one is most practical or most appropriate for my vehicle. I’m thinking the 245/75 might yield better handling. Might the 265/70 stop quicker?

I’m hoping to get some help, thanks.

 

Why not go right to the 17” rims then you can upgrade to bigger brakes.

 

245/75/16 and 265/70/16 are the same diameter. The 265's are 20mm or about 3/4" wider. Both were factory options when I bought my 2007. IMO the 265's will look a little better with no real downsides. That small difference in width won't matter.

Remember, that is for the widest part of the sidewall measured in millimeters. But the width of the tread isn't included in those measurements. You'll have to go to the tire manufacturers website to determine that. It is possible that the tread on SOME 245 series tires could be wider than the tread on SOME 265 series tires.

 

I went to 16" Highlander wheels with 235/70R16 tires.

 

bill what size tires are on your 15s right now?

when you go up a rim size, if you want to keep things simple, you go down a bit in the side ratio to keep the spedometer tgat same, and to use the same spare tire.

for example is your size is 235 75R 15, then you get something like a 235 65R16 (or whatever tire size is about the same overall tire diameter as what you have now.

Unless you are trying to lift it and make it a prerunner, which is more complicated

 

My dilemma: It seems that moving up to 16” wheel will not be easy, hopefully it will be possible. As I mentioned above, my Tacoma is the “base model” so it employs the 5x114.3 bolt pattern. Many other manufacturers use that bolt pattern but I know of no Toyota 16” that will fit.

I appreciate all of the above comments and suggestions but the situation changed. Any ideas??

 

There are a number of 16" Toyota wheels with the same lug pattern.
See my pic above with 16" wheels from a Toyota Highlander.
RAV4s, Sienna's and Camry's also had 16" wheels and the same lug pattern. Here's a website to compare tire sizes

If you use Facebook the Marketplace is full of used wheels for sale.

 

What tire size is stock? A quick look-up suggest that your original tire size is P215/70R15. If you stay close to that size your speedometer will stay accurate. A good match would be what I'm running on my first gen Tacoma, P235/60R16. I ordered them from Tire Rack (dot com) and they came mounted and balanced and with lug nuts, ready to install.

 

Thank you much. I’m hot on the trail of a set now.

Thanks, and you have the 5x4.5 bolt pattern. Why did you go with the 235/70 R16? I’m thinking it is tire diameter and to use an original spare. I’m a neophyte regarding tire variables.

Looking good!

 

I see my tire size question has already bun answered by

 

by notrouble

 

215/70 R15

 

Mostly for the looks of a bigger size.
I find the look of the stock 15" wheels and tires to be way undersized.
Also, that size is nearly identical to 235/75R15 tires on the stock rims, which I used for years and caused me no problems.

 

Also, bear in mind, if you go larger your speedometer and odometer will read lower than actual.
With the bigger tire an indicated 60mph is really nearly 65.
You will likely need different lug nuts for alloy wheels too.

 

I assume, yet I wonder, that the additional wheel offset found in Honda 5x4.5 wheels would be a problem when mounted to my Tacoma. Is this correct?

 

I believe the Highlander 16” wheels are probably as close a fit as I can expect by moving up to a 16” wheel. I’ve learned a bit about offset so I’m certain that Honda wheels will not work. Considering Honda wheels was only out of desperation, choices are limited in my area. I need to be patient.

 

If I find the Highlander wheels I am looking for, will I need new wheel speed sensors as well as tire pressure sensors?

 

The tire pressure sensors from the steel wheels won't fit on alloy wheels.
I don't know anything about wheel speed sensors.

 

Thank you, did you use tire pressure sensors listed for 2nd gen alloy wheels?

 

Regardless of fit and what choice you make, I would swap the TPMS sensors anyway. The batteries in them don't last forever and it would be good to start fresh.