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bigiron
Stuck in the Swamp
Way to general of a question what are your wheeling plans? what rig? street driven? you need to narrow it down.....But I would not run 16.5 unless it were a hummer or staun wheel with internal double lock.
X2...even though I have 15's, go 17's if you can.
whats the REAL WORLD benefit of 17's over 15's?
arent the 17" tires/wheels quite a bit more than their 15" equivelant?
i say unless ur trying to run 1ton+ axles, than 15" is just fine. easier to find, and cheaper.
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arent the 17" tires/wheels quite a bit more than their 15" equivelant?
i say unless ur trying to run 1ton+ axles, than 15" is just fine. easier to find, and cheaper.
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MORE options? um no. maybe more EXTREME options.
thats ONE tire out, of 1,000's. not exactly a GOOD reason to pick 17's:eeek:
unless, like you said, you SPECIFICALLY wanted to run a tire that only comes in a 17. but, if that were the case, he wouldnt have started this thread.
i think i'll have some more:redneck:
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Wow.. lots of responses. This is my first 4x4, so I don't really know what I plan on doing with it. I have a set of aluminum rims that I plan on putting a set of AT tires on for daily driving. So I am looking for something for dedicated off road tires.
Eric
Eric
oh oops, i must be in the wrong place:redneck:Sorry, I thought we were all about Extreme
well, as said above....what rig?
1/2 ton 3/4? 1ton? fullsize? midsize?
Sorry, I missed that. Fullsize chevy 3/4 ton short bed crew cab. 455 buick th400 with a 203/205 doubler.
Chevyjoe
Well-Known Member
your goin to be wheelin a crew cab chevy on 3/4 ton running gear? and putting a doubler in it to boot??
TigTorch
Well-Known Member
Heres what ya do Bad:
Find the tires you want and read what size rims they're made to fit. Then find the wheel you like and find out what sizes rim they come in. You will be suprised to learn that this will limit your choice very quickly.
That said, run the smallest wheel diameter that will clear your brake calipers. Small diameter rim equals more sidewall: more sidewall is better in that it offers more flex and keeps your tire bead further away from the rocks. On new trucks, 16" and 17" wheels are standard because they're necessary to clear the brakes.
Lastly, many are of the opinion that those 20" wagon wheels on a wheeler scream out: "I am a flaming gay, bed wetting clueless noob". On a street rig you'll get a pass but on an off road rig: don't do it bro'
Find the tires you want and read what size rims they're made to fit. Then find the wheel you like and find out what sizes rim they come in. You will be suprised to learn that this will limit your choice very quickly.
That said, run the smallest wheel diameter that will clear your brake calipers. Small diameter rim equals more sidewall: more sidewall is better in that it offers more flex and keeps your tire bead further away from the rocks. On new trucks, 16" and 17" wheels are standard because they're necessary to clear the brakes.
Lastly, many are of the opinion that those 20" wagon wheels on a wheeler scream out: "I am a flaming gay, bed wetting clueless noob". On a street rig you'll get a pass but on an off road rig: don't do it bro'
CHOP SHOP
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That thing aint gonna wheel long! Just get some 22s and Crawl da Mawl.:beer:
As tires get bigger
cheer sidewalls get bigger unless you have a bigger rim. If you arnt prepared to accept the 17 rim as the new standard then you deserve the performance hinderance. Exception to the rule is running pansy azz tires.(36 or under)
cheer sidewalls get bigger unless you have a bigger rim. If you arnt prepared to accept the 17 rim as the new standard then you deserve the performance hinderance. Exception to the rule is running pansy azz tires.(36 or under)
bigiron
Stuck in the Swamp
my next set will be 20" double lock so I can run some big rubber:redneck:
Mark m.
Well-Known Member
Go 17" 15" is so yesterday:kiss:
this is good advice.
for ur rig, if u can afford them, and find tires in the size u want, run 17's. it will give you plenty of room for the brakes. otherwise, its probably gonna be 16's.
Kat
Kat Woman, Wheelin superhero!
With RubyDoo, She came with 17's stock and there are good and all BUT with 32" tall and small tires there too big and there is NOT enought side wall. With the 35's its almost been perfect. So if you got with 17's then make sure you go with at least 34" tall or taller tires.
I have been looking at 35" tires. I know the D44 will need to be replaced ASAP, so I'm not putting any money into it. And I'm on the lookout for a 60. It ain't no rock crawler, but I don't want something that will get stuck on a fire trail either.
As for tires right now Pit Bull Rockers or Iroks are at the top of my list. The PBR's are available in 35 x 15,16,16.5,17... the Iroks are 36 x 15,16,17,20.
Thanks for the input.
Eric
Rim prices make 15's look really desirable.
As for tires right now Pit Bull Rockers or Iroks are at the top of my list. The PBR's are available in 35 x 15,16,16.5,17... the Iroks are 36 x 15,16,17,20.
Thanks for the input.
Eric
Rim prices make 15's look really desirable.
