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Any issues using 16x8 rims?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by bt5325, May 12, 2022.

  1. May 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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    bt5325

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    OEM rims are 16X7..... What are the issues using a 16X8 rim? Noob...be gentle.
     
  2. May 12, 2022 at 6:03 PM
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    saint277

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    what tire you want to combo with those wheels?
     
  3. May 12, 2022 at 6:10 PM
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    I went backwards and already put the tires on the 16X7 OEM rims and am now contemplating going with new rims. The tires are GYR Ultraterrain 265/75/16
     
  4. May 12, 2022 at 6:12 PM
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    saint277

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    that shouldn't be a problem, unless getting smaller wheels the wheels generally don't cause problems, its adding big dumb tires to a rig that makes things rub.
     
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    What is the offset of the new wheels. If the offset is a large difference from your OEM wheels it could push your tires much further out of the wheelwell and also possible rub at full steering lock.
     
  6. May 15, 2022 at 9:51 PM
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    The new wheels I am looking at are 16.8 0 offset.
     
  7. May 15, 2022 at 10:06 PM
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    Those should be just fine.
     
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    You’re good to go.
     
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    That is pretty close to the OEM so it shouldnt be a problem.
     
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    OK..... the last question, I promise. I was able to find a set of 2021 TRD wheels at a good price ($205) that I think I will pull the trigger on. My present wheel (OEM) is a 16X7 and I believe is a 4mm offset. I have 265/75/16 tires on them. The TRD wheels are also 16X7 but have a 13mm offset. Is the 9mm too big a difference? If I understand offset correctly now, a positive number pushes the wheel in. Right now, I have about an inch gap between my tire and the UCA.
     
  11. May 18, 2022 at 4:03 AM
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    Positive offset goes in, negative goes out.
     
  12. May 18, 2022 at 4:12 AM
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    Yeah you will be fine with that offset, it is only 0.35" more inward and is still the same wheel width. People usualy get in trouble with none OEM wheel that have a higher negative offset and wider wheel width.
     
  13. May 18, 2022 at 4:48 AM
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    Since the suspension geometry is the same, and you are keeping the same tire size, no problem.
     
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    Thank you all for the assistance.....
     
  16. May 25, 2022 at 2:18 PM
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    16x8 with 265/75/16s...no worries except wishing I went with 33s lol.

     
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