17s brake choice

[rghouse]

Wanted to know what the reccommended brake upgrade is for a 3FE switching to 17” Toyota Tundra steel wheels. I’ve read that the newer 80 brakes fit 16s but not sure if they will fit 17s.

I will be towing loads of oak soon (gettin rid of the super duty in place of a trailer) and want to be sure I have adequate stopping power.

 

[ZackR]

Not sure about the brake upgrade but if you are towing loads of oak I'd suggest a trailer with brakes. I'd also suggest a lot of patience, a loaded trailer with a 3FE won't be the fastest around the block.

 

[Heckraiser]

Any brake upgrade that clears 16's should also clear 17's. I'm not sure which tundra 17" steelies you're referring to, as I believe the 1st gen tundra steelies are 16" and the 2nd gen are 17", but a different bolt pattern (5-lug). Got a picture of these wheels?

 

[rghouse]

Ya I’m in no hurry at all when gettin wood (or ever in the 80 for that matter). go up to the docs property and enjoy it. About 25 miles round trip. I’ll be adding airbags, and re-gearing as well.

Here are the wheels, I can’t find the pic Inhave with the p/n. I assure you they are 17s

 

[Heckraiser]

OK, probably the same thing as the FJ cruiser steelies then, which fit fine, but some like to use a spacer so they don't sit too far inboard. In your rig, with no fender flares, should line up just fine

 

[rghouse]

so the steelies are finally on and it seems the (3FE) 80 does not stop as well even when not towing. Cant afford the full-float/bigger brakes/axle upgrade so for now it will be an inspection of the rears, and probably new pads.

I guess it stands to reason the wheels now have more angular momentum and weight, so stopping is effected. It is slight, but definitely noticeable.

Just sharing so others consider this before going the way of the steel wheel...