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2002 wheel and tire upgrade

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cooper's master, Apr 26, 2022.

  1. Apr 26, 2022 at 5:52 PM
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    Hi all,
    Hopefully someone here has done this and can point me in the right direction.
    I have a 2002 Tacoma with the 16” steel wheels and acorn lugnuts.
    On a whim, I saw a local classified ad for 2015 Tacoma 17” wheels and nice rubber on them. I “think” the offset and backspace are close enough to work, but is there any issue with the center hub of the differentials and threaded studs for mounting? Will they be long enough? It appears I need shouldered lugnuts, but is there anything else I need to be concerned about? Can someone suggest the proper lugnuts?
    Pictures for reference….first one is new wheels, second is my current nasty looking steel wheels.

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  2. Apr 26, 2022 at 6:07 PM
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    I guess I should have posted in a specific category , so my apologies ….
    Old tires: 265 70r 16
    New tires: 265 65r 17

    for recent purposes….
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2022 at 5:59 AM
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    If its stock I think thats +30mm offset like the 3rd gens, it should probably work depending on your set up, same overall size as your other ones, but will likely sit in a bit more (less poke). Ive got the 3rd gens and it works with mine at stock, no rub, close though
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2022 at 2:18 PM
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    they should work. How much are they asking for them?
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2022 at 7:01 PM
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    Center bore and wheel stud length should be the same. Overall tire diameter is equal, offset is a bit more but should still fit with the correct style lug nuts. You will need the shank style with washer, 12x1.5.

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  6. Apr 29, 2022 at 6:02 AM
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    I picked up all four wheels, tires had less than 20k miles on them. NO curb rash, tires still have sidewall nubs on them. $430.00
     
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    Thanks, I think maybe Amazon would be my best bet?
     
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  8. Apr 29, 2022 at 12:04 PM
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    Yes the wheels and tire combo will work and you need the factory oem lug nuts as posted above in #5

    decent grab
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2022 at 4:39 PM
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    Got them mounted and have to say it makes my 20 y/o truck look like new!
    (Well….almost!:)

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