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Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Old Swamper, Jul 2, 2019.

  1. Jul 2, 2019 at 3:07 PM
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    Old Swamper

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    Everything’s going 17” for wheels and I hate the look of 17” plus wheels.

    In the day 15” looked great. 16” looks balanced between wheel and sidewalk. 17” and more I don’t care for. Why the 17”?
     
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  2. Jul 8, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    Here’s a 17” wheel not enough sidewall for you. C6EC1261-9AF3-465A-85E1-AB5E6B65AE23.jpgC6EC1261-9AF3-465A-85E1-AB5E6B65AE23.jpg
     
  3. Jul 8, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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    I like 16 wheels for 33" tires. 34" tires and above 17
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    That’s 285/70/17 or 32.7 tall. Only a 1/2” difference on sidewall with a 33 on a 16 or 17.
     
  5. Jul 8, 2019 at 8:44 PM
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    I’m going with 285/75/17 it looks just as beefy as 285/70/16 really. Small 33 vs 34” wheel decision.
     
  6. Jul 8, 2019 at 8:45 PM
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    1/2" on all 4 'sides' is a noticeable difference.
     
  7. Jul 8, 2019 at 8:46 PM
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    What size lift are you running?
     
  8. Jul 8, 2019 at 8:47 PM
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    255/85r16! My toyos measure tall at 33.4x10.8.

    My next tire will be 275/80r17.
     
  9. Jul 8, 2019 at 8:48 PM
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    Just depends on the size of the tire. Everyone has their own preference.



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    33” Toyo ATII tire on a 17” wheel.



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    37” Toyo RT tire on a 17” wheel.



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    37” Toyo MT on a 17” wheel.
     
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    I ran that tire before and hated it. There aren’t many choices unfortunately for a 16 when it comes to 33-34” tires. Most are 32.5 or so. I also had to clear a bigger caliper otherwise I would have stuck with my volks.

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  11. Jul 8, 2019 at 8:50 PM
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    Them 37's measure small
     
  12. Jul 8, 2019 at 8:52 PM
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    That’s the first time I’ve ever heard that.

    Want me to post 37” stickies on a 17” wheel?
    Lol.
     
  13. Jul 8, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    Hee hee hee what's a sticky?

    They look small on the dodge is all I'm sayin'
     
  14. Jul 8, 2019 at 9:04 PM
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    It’s non-DOT comp crawler tire. Left were 37” Toyo RTs(before she got new MTs) and right are 37” stickies.
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    The Powerwagon is a big truck, 7’ tall. Gotta get a running jump start to get in that thing.
     
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  15. Jul 9, 2019 at 12:54 AM
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    Looks better than a 18”. I just don't get the push for 17” wheels by manufacturers.
    On my full size trucks I used to run 33/12.5/16.5 so maybe it’s just smaller tires that makes it look off? (Under 33”)
     
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    MT/R is the only choice, right?? I'm super interested in that size as well.
     
  17. Jul 9, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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    yes it is, I only drive 5000 miles a year in the truck so by the time my new M55 are worn out the truck will be ready for conversation to a bush buggy.
     
  18. Jul 10, 2019 at 12:08 AM
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    More of 17” cause the world needs it 25424346-4C60-43F5-950C-ECEB34BCF7A9.jpg lol
     
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    They put them on the TRD Sports for a stiffer sidewall and maintain ride height. IMHO
    Liked the look on my truck. But got a smoking deal on a set of rims and tires off a 2017 Taco (16") Look great on my truck.
     
  20. Jul 10, 2019 at 1:28 PM
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    Really digging your wheels. Possible you might share the specs on them?
     

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