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Rim Size Suggestions

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by JMag, Apr 3, 2018.

  1. Apr 3, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    JMag

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    I’m looking to get some new rims soon, but torn over what size to get. I want some more aggressive looking tires keeping the truck at stock height. 15’s, 16’s, or 17’s? What do y’all suggest?
     
  2. Apr 3, 2018 at 7:47 AM
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    dYL0n

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  3. Apr 3, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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    16s look great imo because of the extra sidewall. 17s have more tire size options though. What size tire are you going to run?

    I dont think you can run 15s because the brakes on the front are too big
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2018 at 7:52 AM
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  5. Apr 3, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    I feel like on these trucks, 17" is perfect. I wouldn't go past that.
     
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  6. Apr 3, 2018 at 8:07 AM
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    265/70’s
     
  7. Apr 3, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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    Id go with 17s for that tire size and stock suspension. If youd rather run 16s, a 265/75/16 will fit without any rubbing
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    Yeah. Just trying to find the best size set up. Beefy looking tires, not lifted, without rubbing.
     
  9. Apr 3, 2018 at 9:23 AM
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    Maybe check the other 2000 pages on this subject. Lots of good info here.

    G.
     
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    There seems to be a lot more options for both wheels and tires in the 17" size.

    Can't fit 15s because of the brakes.
     
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    Myself I plan on staying with 16", but 17''s do seem to have better tire choices.
     
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    I personally like the look of more tire so I have, and will stay with, 16's
     
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  13. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:08 AM
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    You run 265/70 or 75/16’s?
     
  14. Apr 3, 2018 at 12:19 PM
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    Choices in new tires is dwindling in 16".

    Buy 17".
     
  16. Apr 3, 2018 at 1:35 PM
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    I think I’m gonna go with 265/70/17’s. Thanks for the recommendations.
     
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