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What size rims should I get?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by MassAppeal16, May 2, 2013.

  1. May 2, 2013 at 5:37 AM
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    MassAppeal16

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    I have a 2" lift and can't decide which would look better, 17's or 18's. T[​IMG]houghts?!
     
  2. May 2, 2013 at 5:46 AM
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    RiverBoyTRD

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  3. May 2, 2013 at 6:04 AM
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    Id say 18s. Thats what i would do if i had monies.
     
  4. May 2, 2013 at 6:16 AM
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    BORNWILDGUY

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    x2 275/65r18 on a 18" wheel
     
  5. May 2, 2013 at 6:20 AM
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    sirsaechao

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    17" more meat, less rims.
     
  6. May 2, 2013 at 6:23 AM
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    TacoBurrito07

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    ^^^^ either this or even 16"

    The FJ Trail Team Wheels are sick and they are 16"
    IMO a truck should have as much tire as possible.
     
  7. May 2, 2013 at 6:30 AM
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    Konarider719

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    Whatever you do, I wouldn't go with 18's. I have them and tire prices are stupid expensive compared to 16's and 17's.
     
  8. May 2, 2013 at 6:41 AM
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    krob32

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    It's a truck. The question should be 16 or 17. More rubber protects the rims.
     
  9. May 2, 2013 at 6:44 AM
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    Loco38SUP

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    I guess it depends on what type of driving you do. Will this truck be offroad all the time or more of a street truck?

    16s offroad
    18s street

    For example I run 20s in the summer and 16s during the winter/offroading.

    RJM
     
  10. May 2, 2013 at 7:46 AM
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    MassAppeal16

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    I do 90% highway driving. May start to dabble in some offroading though. I was leaning towards 18's, but found a set of 17x9's with tires for $500 used local. Think it may be too good to pass up.
     
  11. May 2, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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    I like 16s, but 17s are ok...
     
  12. May 2, 2013 at 8:26 AM
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    I just browsed through the wheels for sale section. Saw a bunch of guys w/ 17's that looked pretty good. Unless someone has some insight as to why 18's are better I am going to get them. Figure worst case I could sell them and get my money back.
     
  13. May 2, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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    I would go 16", but 17" from your choices obviously.
     
  14. May 2, 2013 at 9:34 AM
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    Not necessarly true.

    275/65r18 cooper at3 dtd 191 ea

    275/70r17 cooper at3 dtd 210 ea

    275/75r16 cooper at3 dtd 186ea
     
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  15. May 2, 2013 at 1:05 PM
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    Just got offered some 18" XD Rockstars with 2 sets of tires for $700 + my stocks. Think that is the answer fellas!
     
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  16. May 2, 2013 at 1:32 PM
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    I'd go with 15's if it were possible but alas it is not......so 16's got put on.
     
  17. May 2, 2013 at 5:03 PM
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    WOOT 1st gen's rule :D
     
  18. May 4, 2013 at 2:22 PM
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  19. May 4, 2013 at 2:42 PM
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    but.... but why
     
  20. May 4, 2013 at 2:51 PM
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    Looks nice OP...hope you like the new setup!
     
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