Is there a specific location for this second hand tire market? I tried to google it and bumped against several shops. If you have a recommendation, I would like to pass by. It makes the transition smoother to go to my 17" wheels.
Fred asked me at the drive why I would like to change my wheels. Maybe interesting to share my thoughts here.
My current set up is a lift kit with reservoirs, 18" ET55, 30mm spacers, 285/60 tires. (ET60 is stock on the LC200)
To start, when I have to change my tires, I would like to go to A/T. A/T's for 18" wheels with the width and aspect ratios for my setup are rare and expensive. I am not a daily driver, so I could oversee the expenses for the tires, but I am more thinking if I go one day overlanding.
In a situation where you punctured your tire and would like to change your tire somewhere, and you finally found a tire shop in a remote area, the chances are rare that you will find a tire with that width and aspect ratio. To continue your journey with a reserve wheel that has a different size now, leaves an uncomfortable feeling for the rest of journey.
A/T's for 17" are much more common and available in our region. So also cheaper, half the price per tire. The initial investment is more expensive (changing the wheels) but on the long term I would gain profit from it.
The other benefit I gain with changing the wheels, is that I can choose my desired offset, so I can get rid of my spacers. Less parts, less problems. I will go with 20ET or 0ET. This means that my wheels will stick out 4 / 6 cm outwards. Due to this, I will have to trim some plastic, otherwise my tires will rub.
The tires I will choose are 285/70's. It gives a little bit more ground clearance (just a bit), but when I deflate these tires, the offset keeps my tires clear of my reservoirs.