18" Tacoma TRD Wheels

[Stage7]

I have AT tires on my soon to be traded 2012 4runner Trail edition. In this vehicle they are loud (Falken Wildpeak A/T). I have read that some of the newer A/T maybe be a bit quieter and not hit the gas mileage as much.

I have 275/70/18 General Grabber A/T X in SL load on my LC right now and they are louder than I would like but I don't mind it. Someone else could find the same tire intolerable. I didn't have a lot of choices in this size in the SL load and the Nitto Terra Grappler3 tires hadn't been released yet when I purchased my truck. I'm hoping that tire manufacturers will start giving us more variety in the 18" wheel because I don't know if I want to step to a 17" wheel even though there are way more options for tire sizes. I'm also wondering if I want to go with a JAOS +55 offset wheel that is just 5mm wider than the stock FE wheel. I find the steering is very different with the TRD wheel offset. I'm just going to drive it as is until I need new tires and hopefully there will be more options by then. My profile pic shows the FALKEN AT4W in 285/65/18 in SL load but I switched to the 275/70.

 

[Markarian421]

I find the steering is very different with the TRD wheel offset.

I have not noticed a difference vs. the 20" wheels. Steering seems fine.

 

[JTOren]

I have these wheels and will agree that the offset is perfect for the land cruiser. I ended up going with 285/70r18 ko3 tires and I absolutely love this setup. The stock lugs fit but I ended up ordering the black lugs and they look much better with those wheels.View attachment 27526View attachment 27527

@JoeyKrck - love this look! I have a 2025 underground base coming shortly. Just ordered these TRD Pro wheels since the figment is perfect for me. Debating on 285/70R18 vs 275/70R18. I know you went with the 285/70R18. Is there a lift on yours in these photos?

 

[Stage7]

@JoeyKrck - love this look! I have a 2025 underground base coming shortly. Just ordered these TRD Pro wheels since the figment is perfect for me. Debating on 285/70R18 vs 275/70R18. I know you went with the 285/70R18. Is there a lift on yours in these photos?

@JTOren just a word of warning the 285/70/18 tire will not fit in the spare tire location. You'll need another way to carry your 5th wheel if that is a concern for you. Some have put the 275/70/18 tire in the spare and don't do the 5 tire rotation. Just something to ponder.

 

[Stage7]

I have not noticed a difference vs. the 20" wheels. Steering seems fine.

I guess saying "very different" was a bit of an exaggeration. It does not turn the same as the stock offset though. Not a problem at all but I've noticed a difference.

 

[JTOren]

@JTOren just a word of warning the 285/70/18 tire will not fit in the spare tire location. You'll need another way to carry your 5th wheel if that is a concern for you. Some have put the 275/70/18 tire in the spare and don't do the 5 tire rotation. Just something to ponder.

@JoeyKrck - Good to know. Thanks for the heads up! Do you have a lift installed in those photos?