16" Rims on an '03 Tacoma?

International Felon · 10-30-2009, 06:01 PM

I am looking at the American Racing Mojave Teflon coated black rims for my 2003 Tacoma. It has a stock 17" wheel, and I would like to put 16" wheels on it.
Can anyone tell me if the 16x8 Mojaves will rub on the caliper or not?

Thanks!

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Elton · 10-30-2009, 07:52 PM

i dont think any tacoma pre 05 comes with 17's

International Felon · 10-30-2009, 10:27 PM

Huh. Would you look at that? Turns out I've been measuring my wheels wrong. They are in fact 16" rims. Thank you, Elton.
Now of course, my question becomes Will 15x8 rims rub on the caliper? I want smaller rims!

Thanks

Elton · 10-30-2009, 10:44 PM

yea if it did come with 16's sounds like it has bigger brakes if you could find a 15'' wheel and try it now i wont guarantee that it will fit

juicebox · 10-31-2009, 08:42 PM

there are a few 15" rims that will fit. I also wanted smaller rims and I ended up getting some that were specifically designed for the 01-04 tacoma from wheelersoffroad.com.

Now, I wish that I would have kept my 16" rims because 16" rims allow for bigger brakes like the tundra brakes, bigger brakes will come in handy for bigger tires. I only have 33x1050x15 BFG KM mud terrains and after I put them on I noticed my brakes were alot weaker. So when my 33s wear out I will sell my 15" rims and get the tundra brakes for the front.

just something to think about. The grass isn't always greener type thing. Also, I found a few lists of other 15" rims that will also fit just by browsing on TTORA.com.

International Felon · 10-31-2009, 10:09 PM

Awesome feedback. Thanks, Juicebox! That's something I hadn't thought about. I'll check out TTORA and see what I can find.

International Felon · 11-02-2009, 10:30 AM

So when you say replace the brakes with the Tundra brakes, do you mean just the front brakes? Discs and calipers? Or is there more involved?

Elton · 11-02-2009, 10:40 AM

the tundra brakes are a little thicker and just switch out caliper and rotors theres a few threads floating around

International Felon · 11-03-2009, 06:17 PM

Hey Juicebox,
Do you have any rubbing at all with your 33x10.5 tires? That's the size I want to get and put on my (I'm now nearly decided) 16" rims. Did you hvae to do any trimming at all to make them fit? I plan to get a 2" lift to help with the clearance.

Thanks

10-30-2009, 07:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	i dont think any tacoma pre 05 comes with 17's __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-30-2009, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	yea if it did come with 16's sounds like it has bigger brakes if you could find a 15'' wheel and try it now i wont guarantee that it will fit __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-31-2009, 08:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
juicebox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 12	there are a few 15" rims that will fit. I also wanted smaller rims and I ended up getting some that were specifically designed for the 01-04 tacoma from wheelersoffroad.com. Now, I wish that I would have kept my 16" rims because 16" rims allow for bigger brakes like the tundra brakes, bigger brakes will come in handy for bigger tires. I only have 33x1050x15 BFG KM mud terrains and after I put them on I noticed my brakes were alot weaker. So when my 33s wear out I will sell my 15" rims and get the tundra brakes for the front. just something to think about. The grass isn't always greener type thing. Also, I found a few lists of other 15" rims that will also fit just by browsing on TTORA.com. __________________ 2002 Toyota Tacoma ex. cab 4x4 TRD OME/Bil lift, 4Crawler 1" BL, 33x10.50s, Demello bolt-on sliders, scion head unit w/ipod cable, ScanGauge II, 59,013 miles.

11-02-2009, 10:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	the tundra brakes are a little thicker and just switch out caliper and rotors theres a few threads floating around __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

11-03-2009, 06:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
International Felon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10	Hey Juicebox, Do you have any rubbing at all with your 33x10.5 tires? That's the size I want to get and put on my (I'm now nearly decided) 16" rims. Did you hvae to do any trimming at all to make them fit? I plan to get a 2" lift to help with the clearance. Thanks Last edited by International Felon; 11-03-2009 at 10:09 PM.

10-30-2009, 10:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
International Felon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10	Huh. Would you look at that? Turns out I've been measuring my wheels wrong. They are in fact 16" rims. Thank you, Elton. Now of course, my question becomes Will 15x8 rims rub on the caliper? I want smaller rims! Thanks

10-31-2009, 10:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
International Felon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10	Awesome feedback. Thanks, Juicebox! That's something I hadn't thought about. I'll check out TTORA and see what I can find.

11-02-2009, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
International Felon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10	So when you say replace the brakes with the Tundra brakes, do you mean just the front brakes? Discs and calipers? Or is there more involved?

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