I always wondered if there was a solution to fitting 15 inch wheels on the front of our rigs. Maybe shave the caliber a bit? Steel wheels?
Fitting 15 inch wheels?
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whippersnapper02
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I don't remember an issue with 15s on a 1st gen Taco/3rd gen Runner but I could be wrong. The issue was with 2nd gen Taco/4th gen Runner.
I've never tried to fit 15's personally, but everyone I've spoken to says that only 4cyl base models could fit 15's. The vehicles equipped with the tow package came with larger brakes and the need for 16" wheels.
I guess I could pick up a set of 15's and see what happens
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Some 3rd gen base models came with 15” wheels but my understanding is the brake calipers were smaller than the ones that came with 16” wheels (which was most of them). My old ‘96 2wd SR5 had the 15” split spokes that are identical design-wise to the 16” version. It also had a tow hitch though.
From previous threads I’ve read on T4R.org either low backspaceor spacers should fit them if you really wanted to rock them. God knows the rubber’s cheaper!
From previous threads I’ve read on T4R.org either low backspaceor spacers should fit them if you really wanted to rock them. God knows the rubber’s cheaper!
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This was the ‘96 back in the day. 15” wheels with tow hitch
All I really want is the BFG Class 10 KR2's - 35x10.5R15
How badass would these be fore the desert trips?
How badass would these be fore the desert trips?
Cheaper tire cost is awesome! Much cheaper. Plus the increased sidewall is a benefit too. I hate the idea of going to 17's for a crawler tire for anything under 37's. I wouldn't mind a 17" wheel for the desert though.
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from what ive seen and read, it seems to be more of an issue on the 4runners rather than tacomas. me and every first gen taco i wheel with all clear 15 inch wheels, but a 4runner i had parted out actually has a bigger caliper and rotor from what i noticed. not sure on the magic combination of what does or doesnt clear a 15
So the Tacoma's must use the same brakes as the 4cyl 4Runners then. Not sure I'd want to down size my brakes. I'm sure I could modify my caliper and run steelies to fit some 15's. Maybe I'll measure the ID of my brothers spare steel wheel for his jeep, then compare my caliber radius measurements.
I have no idea. Definitely need something thinner. No more than 7" wide, since I want to get some 10.5" wide tires.
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What are you currently running wheel wise? Any spacers?
My rigs got 17 x 9 rims and it crawls a bit. On 33's. My rims have more than a little rock rash though. lol
Tyler James Inc
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Stock 16” five stars with 1.25” spacers.
I tried fitting my buddies stock 15” spare on this morning and it definitely didn’t clear the caliper. Shaving the caliper might be doable though
Exactly. That combo works, but IMO a narrower wheel on a smaller rim is preferable.
After I slashed my sidewall last night, I drove about 1/2 mile on the flat and still never lost a bead. Not sure if the narrow wheel helped, but I was impressed.
15" brake package came on base models and maybe some SR5s. As I understand it the caliper and rotors are smaller. You can grind a 16" caliper to fit, but imo that's probably one of the dumbest ideas ever. My 4runner came with 15s stock, so I upgraded the rotors and then never had any issues running my 35x12.5r15 tires.