Wheels, 16's or them 17's and why?

17s have more tire options than 16s nowadays...especially in the larger sizes

 

16s for me. I knew I wasn't going larger than 33s (at least for now) and wanted as much sidewall as possible for airing down.

 

1/2" of sidewall isnt going to make a difference. 17s are the standard size for a majority of vehicles nowadays.

 

Less Rim more Tire

 

16s, more sidewall and usually cheaper.

 

I have 16s and 35s on my 350 also. The tires were cheaper than 17s.

 

Also depends on offset and backspacing...

 

17s, more tire options, and you can clear big brake upgrades without spacers. Imma be getting rid of my 16s soon for some 17s

 

The smaller the better, as long as they fit good brakes. Big wheels started as a way to flaunt money. If it costs more it must be better right? Well, manufactures want to sell their cars for as much as possible, so they avoid "cheap" meaty tires. Good for them and good for the buyers. They're both getting what they want.

However, if Nascar, Formula 1, garbage trucks, humvees, tractor trailers, etc. all go for big tires on small rims, then that's probably 'cause they're the best option.

Edit: You can take the ratio too far in either direction. And 17" isn't all that different anyway.

 

price, tires for 16" are so much cheaper.
im trying to trade to somebody my 17" wheels for the 16" but can't find any body local!

 

If you do 16s....you can never put 37s on your truck...just sayin lol