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Limited tire swap to 17s?
I have a 16 Limited and it’s time for some new tires. I see lots of people selling the stock TRD 17s and was thinking about swapping them out. Basically going from 20s to 17s. I don’t do much serious off-roading and occasionally tow a travel trailed in New England. Any one have experience, pros and cons?
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01-24-2021, 11:34 PM
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01-25-2021, 02:17 PM
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Pros = more tire sizes. The TRD OffRoad wheel is an excellent choice. Ride is still firm in the corners. No change in MPG for me. 17.4mpg all winter.
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01-26-2021, 01:12 AM
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I have really been thinking about doing the same thing. Mine has 140,000 miles on it, so I’m wondering if it will be worthwhile to pay the $$ for new wheels. But it’s paid off, so I’m seriously considering it.
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01-26-2021, 10:32 AM
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I went with 17s for a better selection of AT tires, improved ride, better handling off road. Very pleased with the change.
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01-26-2021, 11:25 AM
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The low profile tires on the Limited was one of the reasons why I went with the SR5 Premium. I have blown out several tires on my previous vehicle (Mercedes Benz C Class) on I95 and I80 in New Jersey and I was pretty fed up with it. For the stupid high taxes you have to pay around here the roads should be perfect. Now I can aim for the potholes if I want instead of having to do stunt car maneuvers to avoid them
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01-26-2021, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by RichinRidgewood
The low profile tires on the Limited was one of the reasons why I went with the SR5 Premium. I have blown out several tires on my previous vehicle (Mercedes Benz C Class) on I95 and I80 in New Jersey and I was pretty fed up with it. For the stupid high taxes you have to pay around here the roads should be perfect. Now I can aim for the potholes if I want instead of having to do stunt car maneuvers to avoid them
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Amen to that. Had one car with low profile tires here in NJ. Never again. Thank god for the tire protection plan from the tire shop
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01-26-2021, 12:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Uless
I have a 16 Limited and it’s time for some new tires. I see lots of people selling the stock TRD 17s and was thinking about swapping them out. Basically going from 20s to 17s. I don’t do much serious off-roading and occasionally tow a travel trailed in New England. Any one have experience, pros and cons?
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Honestly I felt like the switch to 17's softened some of the cracks and bumps driving straight on over the 20's on road. Cornering didn't change either, I went from stock 20 to 17" with a C load AT tire.
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01-29-2021, 11:18 PM
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Thanks for the links.
The comment about NJ potholes got me. We’re currently in TX and the 20s are fine, but we’re moving to RI and I can only assume the potholes will be even worse.
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01-30-2021, 08:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Uless
Thanks for the links.
The comment about NJ potholes got me. We’re currently in TX and the 20s are fine, but we’re moving to RI and I can only assume the potholes will be even worse.
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We have gone up to RI quite a bit. I95 is super busy and I think all of the traffic between NJ, CT, RI and MA keeps that road in permanent construction and with temporary fixes. I don’t even think about pot holes anymore since I bought my 4R SR5P
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01-30-2021, 10:49 AM
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I ditched the 20's years ago, the 17's definitely ride nicer on the garbage roads around here, potholes, etc. I went with 255/75/17 Duratracs, the ride is improved, and winter traction is excellent. I also feel it looks a lot nicer on 17's with some sidewall.
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01-30-2021, 11:04 AM
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I went from the stock 20s to a flat black 6 spoke aggressive looking Fuel 18 (about $1,000) with 275/65/18/9 BF Goodrich All-Terrain TAs (another $1,000) and a Spidertrax 1.25" spacer ($225 for 4) and I'm really happy with everything.
That said, there was rubbing even with a 2" level/lift kit ($750) so I had to have the shop shave away some BS underneath and remove my front mudflaps. ($200).
For about 3 grand it totally changed my truck from a soccer-mom vehicle to a beast starter-kit. Adding the roof accessories, the blackout kit for the logos, and the ladder got me close to where I want to be and there's no real appreciable difference in the sound or ride, but I no longer fear potholes.
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01-30-2021, 11:08 AM
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Running 285/70/17’s K02’s on mine, they are pretty quiet on the road and did good in the snow.
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01-30-2021, 04:58 PM
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Needed to get a set of winter wheels and tires, so we got some SR5 wheels and 17-inch tires. When Spring came, we didn't want to go back to 20-inch tires, so we got another set of newer SR5 wheels. See this link:
Time for Winter Tire Changeover 2017 LE
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01-30-2021, 05:09 PM
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I switched to 17s immediately and haven't looked back. For NYC, those potholes would've killed the stock wheels. I do beach fishing in the summer and need the 17s to air down enough without popping a bead.
Dont forget to swap out your spare.
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