Correct bit the innner diameter does not and therefore there is more tyre wall height as a consequence there is more sidewall roll on the tyres on the 16" rims which contributed the "falling over" problem some experienced. The 17" rims is an upgrade specifically identified to reduce the problem.
Given the choice, the 17" is a must.
Correct bit the innner diameter does not and therefore there is more tyre wall height as a consequence there is more sidewall roll on the tyres on the 16" rims which contributed the "falling over" problem some experienced. The 17" rims is an upgrade specifically identified to reduce the problem.
Given the choice, the 17" is a must.
Henning here we have to agree to disagree.
If Toyota belived that it was the right thing to do then I am not about about to argue with them. There was a very good reason for them to change rims.
This is my third fortuner and I have been through tyre issues ad nauseum. The 17" can be pumped to 2.1 bar (according to the owners manual) which provides a comfotable drive. Mine are pumped to 2.0 bar as I mostly do town driving. Different story when towing.
I have 16 inch tyres and have never found them N.A. or that the price is more expensive.
I have done a quick check and here are the prices with 16 far cheaper than the same diameter 17 wider and lower profile.
Welcome on the forum Jaco!!!!!!
Andrew I belief 17 is IN FASHION and all cars are moving to higher size and profile and not always to improve matters. Not all changes are to the better. $ is at stake in most cases.
I have 16 inch tyres and have never found them N.A. or that the price is more expensive.
I have done a quick check and here are the prices with 16 far cheaper than the same diameter 17 wider and lower profile.
Welcome on the forum Jaco!!!!!!
Andrew I belief 17 is IN FASHION and all cars are moving to higher size and profile and not always to improve matters. Not all changes are to the better. $ is at stake in most cases.
Chris I think this is also a matter of "I heard from my uncle who was told by his barber who's wife told him so" that 16 inch is more expensive and so the story goes on.
Try to convince someone who had a bad experience that it was an isolated case!!!!
Too much fiction not based on facts.
Very valid and good point.