16 X 7 or 16 X 8

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 3:06 pm

I got a GREAT deal on MT/R's

2 NEW spares, & 3 slightly used

anyways i was going to put them on my stock rim's, BUT after some thinking I'd like to get another set of soft 8"s for everyday use

NOW what would you perfer

16 x 7

or

16 x 8

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 3:27 pm

This is kind of a generic answer without knowing exactly your setup, but in reality, it’s all about the look you want. I like the backspacing that my Moabs (16X8’s) offer, but I also don‘t run anything taller than a 31” tire. I might use my factory 17X7 rims for my offroad set. Depending on your backspacing and tire width you choose, the 16X8 will encourage you to go with a wider tire, which isn’t always best if you want a tall tire (31.5" - 32"). If you are wanting to stay below a 31” tire, then the 16X8 would be fine (not as many rubbing issues). If you are wanting a 32” tire, then I would stick with the 16X7 or 17x7 rims. In many cases, I’ve seen certain brands of tires offer more sizes in the 17X7 category than I did for the 16X7 category. Depending on the brand of tire you want, I would definitely consider the 17X7.

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:11 pm

Tires are 245/75/16..31's.....I have Rusty's lift now, but will be switching that too a Frankenlift come DEC.

I have 16 x 7's 4 BS now that I run my Irok's on

this will be a second set for my MT/R's which will be street only

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:39 pm

Tough decision there, but I would go with the 16X7 inch rim, it just might corner a little better in the city than a 16X8.

InCommando · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:39 pm

I think that an 8" rim is too wide for a tire that narrow. I think you will have better tire retention if you go 7".

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:53 pm

virtually every tire that fits under a KJ - will run better on a 7" rim - the only size that's reasonable with an 8" is the 265 - and even those can be run at a lower pressure on a 7" rim.

(check Tirerack's recommended rim width - even the MTR 245/75/16 - the 8" Moab is at the max rim allowed - 7" would be center of the range)

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:46 pm

Just to add.................

The MOAB's have a extra lip inside the beads to help retain the 245's that aftermarket rims do not have.Also a 245 tire will be shorter on a 8" rim then a 7" rim,you will also get better tire wear on a 7" rim with 245's.

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:43 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

Just to add.................

The MOAB's have a extra lip inside the beads to help retain the 245's that aftermarket rims do not have.Also a 245 tire will be shorter on a 8" rim then a 7" rim,you will also get better tire wear on a 7" rim with 245's.

Thanks Troy for the added info

I will go with a 16 x 7

THANKS TOO ALL for your help

16 X 7 or 16 X 8

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