Thread: 15's or 16's?
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Old 01-05-2005, 01:33 AM   #5
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Re: 15's or 16's

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Originally Posted by chubbybubba1
So what you're saying is with 15 or 16's l have to trim a little? Not a big deal, I just want to know either way. Do I still run the chance of ramming them trough the wheel well though with this size tire?

My factory rims on my 01' has a 16x7 stamp on each wheel. They are not steel, and I hear steel is more forgiving than alloy on the trail.

I don't see any 16x7 aftermarket wheels ever. I sure see 15x7's though. I know I'm going to go with BFG MT 31x10.50's. I guess it comes down to shelling out more cash for rims(either 15's or 16's) if I'm worried about damage to my factory wheels.
If you are running stock wheels you will not have any trouble with 31" tires. The only trouble you would "maybe" have is if you were running aftermarket wheels with different backspacing. Yes, steel is better offroad. If you're going to offroad you might want to consider having two sets of wheels/tires. One with a good on-road tire, the other a more agressive offroad tire. I doubt you're going to damage your stock wheels, so probably just stay with them and your new tires for now. You'll just pay some more for the 16" holes.

So the short answer is 31" tires are barely taller than your stock tires and you will not be "ramming them through the wheel well". Have fun.
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