Anyone having problems going down from an 18 inch rim to a 17 inch rim. Specifically on a hybrid Tacoma.

[Backcountry1]

As the title states I’d like to know if people are having problems going down to a 17” rim. I’m in a trailhunter and I think I’ll be getting some method’s in the summer.
I like the idea of having more sidewall and a better selection of C load tires in a 17” rim option.
I thought I read somewhere that the hybrid trucks have bigger or different brakes than the non hybrids but I could very well be wrong. Anyways, just looking for some info, doesn’t have to be hybrid specific. Thanks

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[jackvz]

I am also surprised how few C rated tires (265/70/18) there are for an 18” wheel

 

[HarryDaHamster]

17's will be fine. Just keep in mind the Trailhunter and Pro run much wider fender flares. So a 8.5" wide wheel with +20 to 0 offset would be perfect.

 

[MustardTiger]

I have a TRD OR hybrid, and went with 17 inch methods with 285/70 SL tires. It is true that the brakes are a little larger…and the hybrids also have the 9.5 inch Tundra rear end. Anyways…I haven’t had any issues so far with going down a size in wheel. However, the last few days I’ve driven snowstorm conditions, hitting large drifts and even dragging as the snow was so deep. The wheels at the rear got caked with snow along the inside of the rim, which then will scrape on the caliper, and freeze up after parked for a while. This is not uncommon, and any other vehicle will do it too…however I remember there being a recall for a brake line rubbing on the wheel…and I think it was pertinent to the lower trim trucks with 17 inch wheels. So I might get under the truck and see if I can spot any potential issues in the making

 

[Lando]

I have a TRD Off Road and have been thinking the opposite. I’m considering the stock 18” Off Road wheels to replace my 17”.

 

[jackvz]

I have a TRD OR hybrid, and went with 17 inch methods with 285/70 SL tires. It is true that the brakes are a little larger…and the hybrids also have the 9.5 inch Tundra rear end. Anyways…I haven’t had any issues so far with going down a size in wheel. However, the last few days I’ve driven snowstorm conditions, hitting large drifts and even dragging as the snow was so deep. The wheels at the rear got caked with snow along the inside of the rim, which then will scrape on the caliper, and freeze up after parked for a while. This is not uncommon, and any other vehicle will do it too…however I remember there being a recall for a brake line rubbing on the wheel…and I think it was pertinent to the lower trim trucks with 17 inch wheels. So I might get under the truck and see if I can spot any potential issues in the making

What do you mean by the hybrids have a 9.5” tundra rear end??

 

[MustardTiger]

@jackvz

The front differential size is 8.0"
The rear differential size is 9.5" (Hybrid and TRD M/T, same as 2022+ Tundra), the Non-Hybrid A/T and non-TRD M/T is smaller (8.2")

 

[TomsDad]

I picked up some used 17" rims for my snow tires on my TR. When I dry-fitted them, I noticed the adhesive wheel weights rubbed slightly on the calipers in the rear. So be careful where the balance weights are placed, or use the rim-attached style.

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