Caliper clearance

[backi00]

I had a 2010 sr5 and really enjoyed it, but I felt I was still wanting more and after a lot of research and 6 months of searching I found exactly what I wanted.
I recently purchased a white 2006 sr5, v8 with 3rd row in unbelievable condition and 50k miles.
My question is: it seems the 06 sr5 is an odd beast in that it is supposed to still have the smaller calipers (12.×?), yet I've seen conflicting reports.
I'm under the impression that with the smaller calipers I can fit 16s as well as the stock 17 (265/65/17).
I'm trying to pick up a second set of wheels and i find great deals on tacoma take offs or fjs, but I want to make sure they will fit.
Any draw backs to running a 16 other than the speedo being off?

Thanks so much

 

[pearlj10]

You can definitely fit 16s with an 06 SR5 and, having done the larger (sport) caliper upgrade to my 03 SR5, I don't think you will notice any draw backs. The caliper upgrade, which limits you to 17" wheels, isn't enough upgrade in braking force to be noticed.

I had a 2010 sr5 and really enjoyed it, but I felt I was still wanting more and after a lot of research and 6 months of searching I found exactly what I wanted.
I recently purchased a white 2006 sr5, v8 with 3rd row in unbelievable condition and 50k miles.
My question is: it seems the 06 sr5 is an odd beast in that it is supposed to still have the smaller calipers (12.×?), yet I've seen conflicting reports.
I'm under the impression that with the smaller calipers I can fit 16s as well as the stock 17 (265/65/17).
I'm trying to pick up a second set of wheels and i find great deals on tacoma take offs or fjs, but I want to make sure they will fit.
Any draw backs to running a 16 other than the speedo being off?

Thanks so much

 

[backi00]

Thanks so much! It's definitely going to make getting some winter tires for Cleveland winters easier.

 

[M1911]

Thanks so much! It's definitely going to make getting some winter tires for Cleveland winters easier.

I had previously run 16" steel wheels with snow tires on my '03 Limited here in Boston. I changed to 17" Sequoia wheels with snow tires. I didn't notice any difference in traction. What I did notice was that the steel wheels had a noticeably worse ride, which I suspect was due to increased unsprung weight.

Next time my '03 requires significant brake work, I will probably upgrade to 5th gen brakes, which will require 17" wheels.