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Best Wheel size for offroading
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Author:  Tokyojoe [ Fri May 16, 2008 8:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Best Wheel size for offroading
Okay....is there a better size for larger tires to go offroading?

I see most larger tires go with a 17" but less sidewall. A 15" gives a bigger sidewall and just makes the tire look so much bigger.

Any affect on braking, fuel economy, power?
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Fri May 16, 2008 8:51 pm ]
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I choose "other",why is it depends on the total hieght of the tires you are running and the type of offroading you plan to do.If your going to 33"-35" tires for rocks go with a 15" rim,36"-37" tires go to 17" rims since you have plenty of height it's better to have a bigger rim so it's not a mushy ride,and for those big tires(39"+) a 17" or 20" rim is best and most 44"+ tires only come made for 20" rims.

For 16" rims it makes it complicated to figure your tire size since all will be metric,anything under 30" tire I would stay away from a 16" rim and go with a 14" rim,31"-35"(245/75-315/75) are great choices for a 16" rim.

It really depends on how much you want to spend on rims and tires since 15" rims/tires will be cheaper then any other size.
Author:  ohv_kj [ Fri May 16, 2008 10:27 pm ]
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i should of done other anything below a 39 should have a 15...i would think
Author:  Inc [ Sat May 17, 2008 12:55 am ]
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I went for 15. I figure they are cheaper and there are tons of them to choose from. Larger sidewall gives better bite when aired down. Since most guys on here only run up to a 32" tire, I figure anything over a 16 is not needed and since 16s are not as common as others and can cost more, I went 15. :D
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