2016 Toyota Tundra - New Tires & Rims

thedusty · May 22, 2017, 10:05:52 PM

I've been MIA from the forum world since LL banished the other one.

We used to have a 2002 Toyota Sequioa that was actually a great truck. But last June we sold it and went ahead and got a new 2016 Tundra with a 5.7L V8, 4x4 and the big 38 gallon tank. I REALLY wanted the big tank...

Anyway, we've been busy with a big move and finally had some time last month to do some work to it. I changed out the rims and added some BFG KO2's. The tire diameter is very close to stock b/c I didn't want to lose gas mileage or change how it towed. The rims stayed at 18".

I also switched out the black door handles for some white ones to make it look cleaner. And did a little de-badging work as well.

Merlin · May 23, 2017, 08:28:44 AM

Nice tow vehicle! Looking good

And welcome back!!!

FastEddieB · May 23, 2017, 08:56:56 AM

I like it!

gbpack · May 23, 2017, 10:53:00 AM

Nice job Dusty. Welcome back!

PaulJ · May 25, 2017, 01:49:31 AM

Love the truck! Ours is a 2015 off road but not 4x4 and I did not know about the big tank - Now I want one. We LOVE our truck!

thedusty · May 25, 2017, 02:48:58 AM

Quote from: DocktorJJ on May 25, 2017, 01:49:31 AM
Love the truck! Ours is a 2015 off road but not 4x4 and I did not know about the big tank - Now I want one. We LOVE our truck!

The bigger tank became an option in 2016. But there are aftermarket solutions if it's something you really want. I really like not stressing about the next gas station and timing stops.

PebblePrincess · May 25, 2017, 09:42:12 PM

My 2012 gets 7 MPG pulling my trailer. Luckily my trailer has the 30 gallon fuel cell if things get dire. LoL.

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LANA/LARRY · May 08, 2018, 12:34:09 PM

I have a similar '16 Tundra. Where did you find the white door handles? Are they difficult to install? Thanks & enjoy your fine ride as I do! Larry

thedusty · May 08, 2018, 12:45:41 PM

The door handles are actually from a Toyota Sequoia SUV since they use the same handles. They make color matching door handles for the Sequoia. I hunted on eBay for a while and was about to get all 4 for about $120. If you can't find them on eBay, you could look around and get them new.

I much prefer the look with door handles that match the color of the vehicle - I did not like the black and don't really care for the chrome versions either.

I used these two videos as guides to change them out. I'm not super handy but it was doable and took less time than I expected. Good luck...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9umZVqf3rc0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3_MQKgXhok