When contemplating how to improve the performance of your TRD Tacoma consider upgrading with the right set of tacoma trd wheels, either for an off-road or sport TRD vehicle, Bear in mind that the Tacoma TRD Sport was designed to improve on-road performance. The TRD Off-Road model on the other hand, is geared for rough all-terrain cross country driving.
Upgrading from stock to TRD Pro Wheels will make a Tacoma vehicle more responsive to the engine’s performance whether for a smooth on-road or off-road driving.
Benefits of Upgrading to TRD Pro Wheels
While owners of Toyota TRD Tacomas have often received recommendations to upgrade their OEM wheels, installing the right size TRD Pro Wheels can help make a Tacoma driver better at handling all types of terrain.
The appropriate tire size of a stock TRD Pro for the Tacoma Off-Road model is 265/70R16, while for the Tacoma Sport, the right tire size is 265/65R17. The stock TRD wheel size for Tacoma vehicles is usually 16-Inch or 17-inch in diameter. As for rim width, it’s important to make sure there’s enough backspace of 7 up to 9 inches for clearance purposes. The term backspace refers to the gap or distance separating the back lip of the wheel from the mounting pad.
Generally, it’s the lightweight constitution of the wheel that significantly contributes to improving the following qualities of a Tacoma model:
Acceleration Ability
In any kind of sport, the ability to increase speed quickly makes for better performance. Motorsports racing enthusiasts greatly appreciate how the Tacoma Pro Wheels help the engine effectively pick up speed when working toward gaining a winning lead over their competitors.
Weight and wheel size can increase a vehicle’s load and add to a vehicle’s unsprung weight. Doing so can significantly affect the time it takes for the engine to accelerate and reach a higher top speed. Reference to unsprung weight denotes the overall weight of the wheels, wheel axle, wheel bearing, wheel hubs, tires and other parts of a vehicle not supported by the suspension system.
Braking Power
In addition, inappropriate weight and size of a vehicle’s wheels and tires can adversely impact the application of a car’s braking ability. That is mainly because larger wheels require more force and therefore reduces a car’s brake system performance.
Fuel Efficiency
Increased rolling resistance caused by large and heavy wheels can diminish a car’s fuel efficiency. Take note that TRD Wheels of a Tacoma racer are smaller and with lower diameter, which enable the tires to roll while consuming less fuel. They therefore help to improve a vehicle’s fuel-saving ability.
Additionally ill-fitting rims that allow air pressure to leak can also impact fuel economy since a tire with reduced air pressure exerts more resistance. Such a condition can make a tire require more fuel to keep on rolling.