17" rims vs 15" rims

joshik · 08-14-2006, 09:49 AM

im looking at a like new setup of 35" bfg a/t but with 17" rims. ive always had 35x12.5x15. any major differences besides the rims being bigger? do they look funny? they are a great deal and i am in desperate need of new hoops.

anyone with a 91yota pickup with 17" rims have any experience?

Thanks

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celica · 08-14-2006, 09:58 AM

I have 17" on mine in the winter. I put them on early last year & went wheeling and I noticed the ride was a lot bumpier due to less sidewall to flex. This was running 31x10.5 tires. Since you are using 35" tires you probably won't notice as much if a difference, but they will be a little bit harsher of road. On road the 17" rim was a lot nicer ride - had more control due to less flexing - hope this helps

joshik · 08-14-2006, 10:01 AM

ah ic. havent been doing much wheeling lately. improved onroad performace sounds great!.

its such a great deal that i wanted to jump on them

thanks for the reply celica!

brandontrek · 08-14-2006, 01:10 PM

it was night and day when i went to my 17's from my stock 15's. i love them and will prolly never get rid of them

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celica Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 1,773	I have 17" on mine in the winter. I put them on early last year & went wheeling and I noticed the ride was a lot bumpier due to less sidewall to flex. This was running 31x10.5 tires. Since you are using 35" tires you probably won't notice as much if a difference, but they will be a little bit harsher of road. On road the 17" rim was a lot nicer ride - had more control due to less flexing - hope this helps __________________ Matt 2003 4-Runner Limited - Couldn't stay away from the runner 2003 Sequoia Limited 1989 Supra Turbo 1992 4r, 5spd V6 Sold

08-14-2006, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
joshik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bellflower Posts: 911	ah ic. havent been doing much wheeling lately. improved onroad performace sounds great!. its such a great deal that i wanted to jump on them thanks for the reply celica! __________________ 2003 4Runner Limited 4wd V8. Bone stock except for the Nitto All Terrains. My Rig 91 Ext Cab 4x4 Yota, black with 4" front IFS trailmaster lift, 3" Downey rear springs, Downey Rubicon extended shackles, and 2" body lift. 35" BFG M/T w/ 4.56. Centerforce II clutch, Rancho 5000s all around and Rancho traction bar, K&N Air filter, Flowmaster, ARB Rear Diff Air Locker, Custom "Mad Eyes" light covers, Extended Diff Breathers, Hella Vision Plus Headlights. My Rig

08-14-2006, 01:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
brandontrek Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,244	it was night and day when i went to my 17's from my stock 15's. i love them and will prolly never get rid of them __________________ 2003 Buell Firebolt Trek STP400 Sneakers

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