It is about time for new tires. Truck is stock, 265 70 R16 tires on the TRD rims. But, you know, black steely rims look so cool.... i was price shopping and black rims in a 15" are on sale. tires are also a bit cheaper for that size (265 75 R15 to maintain 32"). my question is does doing this kind of swap do any harm/good? other than boosting my ego because my truck will look so cool in black. Or is there more to this than I'm realizing (brake interference or something)?

 

won't work... brake calipers on the front will interfere...

 

On the 4runner. I don't think there is that concern on the Tacomas. I tried test fitting steel 15s on mine and it seemed to fit just fine.

If your overall tire diameter remains unchanged I don't *think* you'd run into any problems. Though I have heard of problems balancing the black steels.

 

ahhhh, i thought the newer tacos that came w/ the 16" wheels also had the same brake system as the 4runners w/ the 16" wheels... i could be wrong, though.

 

I had heard that it may have problems with the brake calipers on ABS equipped trucks. Wheelers Off Road randomly has 15" black steelies that clear so try them.

 

That is true, there was a list running around here or TTORA somewhere about 15's that fit. There are some.

 

Your best bet is to test fit the rims. That is the ONLY way you are going to be 100% certain they work for your set up.

Mine came with 16" rims and I am running 15" black steelies just fine. But, it depends upon the brand of the rims.

 

I had asked the same question but in reverse (moving from 15" to 16") and the few replies said it was not possible. I just put on 16" wheels but would not buy them unless the seller could put them on the truck. I checked to make sure the brake calipers and control arms didn't rub and it worked for me. Good luck to you.

BTW, I know a guy with a late model Taco (not the newest but the one prior) and he swapped 16" wheels for 15" w/o a problem. Went the same route as you b/c of tire costs...

 

So, on a 98 4Runner w/ stock 16s...can I put my 15x8 Rock Crawlers on it?

I'm confused, some say yes, some no. Someone please clarify.

 

I think the general consensus is to test fit a wheel to be sure.

 

I replaced the 16's on my T100 with 15's. Unless you have larger rotors/upgraded front brakes there really shouldn't be any problems with proper backspacing.