NEW WHEEL AND TYRE PACKAGE 16" or 17" ?????

[alovaoz Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close alovaoz]

hi pp

am looking at new set of wheels for my 2002 prado was staying with 16 's but as i need a new set of tyres also and see 17" s as standard on newer models was wondering to put 17" on not sure of major differences in performance on and off road ....

any info would be great..

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

The only advantages of larger rims are the street appeal and perhaps some slightly better performance/cornering on road.

They are at a very clear disadvantage offroad (less rubber, less ballooning, less grip), cost more, and there are less choices of AT/MT terrains available.

[Brett1979 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Brett1979]

I've got a friend with a 7yr old 4wd fitted with 17 inch rims. He can get (and will) 5 new 16 inch rims + Mickey Thompson MTZ's for the same price as just buying 5 of the new tyres to suit his 17 inch rims.