Which rim size should I go with?

Hello all,

I have a 21 Sport and I'm looking at going to either a 285/70/r17 or a 285/75/r16. I'm looking at the KMC Impact 724's. I've heard several things on how 17's are better for towing? I daily this truck, and if I ever tow, it would be only a few times a year. And I've heard 16's are better for deflating on softer surfaces, which I wouldn't do often. Thoughts and pics?

 

All nonsense. The only good reason to go with 17’s is a larger amount of tire choices. 16’s are preferred by those that want more rubber between us and the ground. Either way, it’s a small difference.

 

Yup, 17's all day. Better selection of tires.

 

I have decided to go from 16s to 17s in the interest of adding bigger brakes since my truck is a bit on the heavy side. If it weren't for brakes, I would have stuck with 16s.

 

I remember the good old days when we ran our 35" tires on 15's and got that big low pressure contact patch

 

good point

 

I went from 17s to 16s. I like the small wheel big tire look on these tacomas

RRW RR5-S 16x8 -12
BFGoodrich KO2 265/75R16
1.5" lift (Fox 2.0 Performance Shocks)

 

you got a pic?

 

If you want to future proof your truck, put 20’s on it, squat it, and paint it pink with a brush.

 

+20 horsepower right there

 

I see those all the time down here.

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q63DhEMu46I

 

Crawlers run 16s, Mall Crawlers go 17….

 

285/75/16 looks best

 

Nonsense.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2SRLBQ8trhk

 

Lol I’ve never seen that video before. I stand corrected.

 

I too prefer 16s look but as stated the 17s allow more choices.

 

im currently running 17" rims and i kind of wish i was running 16" rims. That way you have more tire for more of a softer ride. And i do like the look of a meaty rim/tire combo.

 

What color are those RR5? Gunmetal or Bronze? Looks good!