Are stock SR5 wheels adequate?

Just got my SR5 Runner last month. Has stock wheels and tires. Are the stock wheels adequate for some mild to moderate off-roading if I get beefier tires? I would like to upgrade wheels and tires but I’m wondering if I can get by with stock wheels and AT tires until I save up enough for new wheels.

 

You don't need new wheels, they are fine. Run what you brung.

 

Can't really think of a situation where they won't do, it's all about the rubber.

 

The OEM SR5 wheels are built to the same standards as any other. In fact, I'd venture to say that they are stouter (more resistant to abuse) than a lot of aftermarket wheels. Never heard of an OEM wheel failing.

 

Cool, thanks. I was under the impression the wheels are inadequate. Do people just replace them for aesthetic reasons?

 

Appearance or wanting wider rim/off set

 

The snowflake wheels do just fine. I've taken a few trips that have tested the limits of the 4Rs' off-road capabilities, including 3 hardcore trips to Moab. See my avatar. (The Jeepers were impressed that I got a 4R up there) Aftermarket wheels won't make it more "off-roadie". But they will make it look more capable.

 

Yep. Most of the time the stock wheels are built as well or better, and they fit the stock sized tire and put it in the right place in the wheel opening/fender/quarter.

 

Yup! Mostly...it's a safe and easy mod and guys who just bought themselves a new-to-them rig can't wait to spend money on it. Something I'm guilty of myself! Make it "your" rig and not the same as every other 4R out there.

 

I like the SR5 rims. Upgrading the tires from factory are always a good first step even if you never take your rig off road. Factory tires are not exactly top of the line for any application.

 

Factory rims are heavy for a reason. I've seen people have to hammer-out thinner ones to get home

 

Yes, many here enjoy spending money. That being said, a tire upgrade determined by your personal operating conditions would be a sound purchase.

 

I changed my SR5 wheels for OR wheels for looks only. But performance wise it has the exact same specs.

 

The OR wheels actually are 1/2 wider and also have valve stem protection so I would argue they are significantly better....

But to the OP, the SR5 wheels are great wheels; just run them.

 

I did the same.

 

I've never damaged a valve stem, but seen it happen, in the rocks, rock crawling. The narrower wheel is better for holding the bead at lower pressure. I think, therefor, the SR5 wheel would be better than a wider wheel for all practical purposes.

 

I have 285/70 Cooper Rugged Treks on the stock SR5 rims. Solid set up. I run a fair amount of gravel and mild terrain. Works great.

 

I have some for sale in San Diego:
https://www.4runners.com/threads/4-oem-wheels-17x7.38527/

 

OP already has SR5 wheels.

 

The adequacy is dependent on the tire size, however most common tire sizes we run will be fine on stock wheels. I would like to point out the quasi bead lock function 'Bead Grip' that some Method wheels have.

Weight is also another benefit considering SCS wheels are 9lbs lighter each wheel than factory ORP wheels. Not exactly fair to state there is zero benefit to aftermarket wheels.

 

I know. Shameless plug. Hoping they find a good home.

 

I know, but there are benefits to certain aftermarket wheels for mild to moderate wheeling.

 

I'm probably going to sound like a pedantic pr*ck, but the OP isn't asking if there are benefits to aftermarket wheels. They are asking if the stock wheels adequate for some mild to moderate off-roading if they get beefier tires.

The answer is yes.

If the question was, are there benefits to aftermarket wheels, the answer would be maybe.

 

How can OP make an informed decision on if OE wheels are sufficient without pointing out the benefits to aftermarket wheels?

 

Because of your excellent word usage and vocabulary, we're gonna over look it.........THIS TIME!





P.S. You're right. The OP didn't ask about after market.

 

One isn't dependent on the other. OE wheels are sufficient, regardless of whether there are benefits of aftermarket.

Can you get full eating select-grade ribeye steaks? Yes. Are there benefits to prime-grade ribeye steaks? Maybe, but regardless, you're still full after eating select-grade ribeye steaks. You just might have sore jaw muscles with a full belly.

 

I suppose some are satisfied with yes or no questions, but I would want to know what makes the wheel sufficient or not.