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What's the biggest tires you'd go on 16X8?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by iJDub, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. Mar 31, 2013 at 8:32 PM
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    iJDub

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    Without regards to rubbing and the other variables, what's the biggest size tire you'd safely put on a 16X8 wheel?
     
  2. Mar 31, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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    650H1

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    i once had 305/70/16's on my TRD OR alloys. looked sick.
     
  3. Mar 31, 2013 at 8:36 PM
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    Ya, I wouldn't go more than 305.

    Here's 285/75's on 16x8 on my Duramax.

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  4. Mar 31, 2013 at 8:42 PM
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    I have 275/75/16's on aftermarket wheels(no lift) and get a slight rub on mud flaps..I'm hoping my fender flares take care of it otherrwise I would go with a lower profile tire like 275/70/16..Check where you go to buy as they should know if not they'll have to take care of if there is a problem..they have all the answers- don't they?
     
  5. Mar 31, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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    iJDub

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    I want to get the TRD beadlock rims and put 265/75/16 for now (stock setup). I want to be able to upgrade to bigger tires later (such as 305s) when I CMC, lift, cut/trim later.
     
  6. Mar 31, 2013 at 10:11 PM
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    305s are perfectly fine with 16x8s. 315s are also ok with them. Theres enough sidewalls on those.
    17s + are the ones you'd have to run wider wheels.
     
  7. Mar 31, 2013 at 10:12 PM
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