Not functional. Not practice. Looks a bit tacky to me. Who am I to judge though.
Looks are in the eye...but what is not functional here? I have always thought that a larger wheel would traverse obstacles much easier than smaller. I had a long discussion with the TRD folks at FJ Summit on this topic and changed a lot of minds this past Summer when Morena and I really kicked ass at the FJ Summit this past Summer.
I don't see how a larger wheel, and smaller sidewall would have any benefit. A larger tire diameter overall makes sense, but a tire does so much more than just lift you up off the ground. You run a greater risk of damaging the tire and the wheel when airing down. And since airing down is a risk enough on a large wheel like that, you lose the extra comfort, flexibility and traction an aired down tire provides.
I'm not saying a lower profile tire wont get the job done, I just think it is riskier, and harder on the wheel and tire.
Just my opinion on low profile off road tires.
Also, I wasn't referring to your vehicle. I like your runner. I was talking about the OP's link.
I always hate large wheels on trucks, but that actually looks good. However, I agree with the above. I would be very nervous about damaging a wheel or pinch flatting the tire against the rim off road.
I don't see how a larger wheel, and smaller sidewall would have any benefit. A larger tire diameter overall makes sense, but a tire does so much more than just lift you up off the ground. You run a greater risk of damaging the tire and the wheel when airing down. And since airing down is a risk enough on a large wheel like that, you lose the extra comfort, flexibility and traction an aired down tire provides.
I'm not saying a lower profile tire wont get the job done, I just think it is riskier, and harder on the wheel and tire.
Just my opinion on low profile off road tires.
Also, I wasn't referring to your vehicle. I like your runner. I was talking about the OP's link.
EDIT: I sound like a jerk judging vehicles. I guess I should have said that, that kind of tire and wheel set up does not fit my wants and needs for what I use my 4runner for. If that is what someone wants to do to their own vehicle I think it is great. I know I don't have the prettiest 4runner lol.
How is the larger wheel a benefit? We're not road racing and trying to eliminate sidewall flex. Quite the opposite in fact when four wheeling.
It is helpful when traversing rocks or climbing. The larger wheel doesn't fall into obstacles but skims the top.
It is helpful when traversing rocks or climbing. The larger wheel doesn't fall into obstacles but skims the top.
Hopefully I can dispel that myth. I have heard many people say that and I can assure you, that Morena's big shoes have been put to the test and haven't given out. I have a lot more examples,,,just too lazy to down size the photos LOL.