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Author:  dieselenthusiast [ Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Suggestions anyone?
Before I downsize from my factory 17” to a 16” wheel for the Liberty, perhaps I should hold off. Seems like the majority of vehicles coming out now these days are wearing 17” wheels. Is it safe to assume that our favorite tire companies are going to start making a variety of tires that would fit 17” wheels or am I being hopeful? THANKS
Author:  sleeve84028 [ Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:37 pm ]
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Hard to say really. Most tires suited for off terrain seemed to have stop being developed beyond the 16" size. I'm not sure what it is about the 17" rim that scares everyone away.
Author:  gone_jeepin [ Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:41 pm ]
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The new Moabs are 17's and I think they're ridin on bfg mtrs, correct me if i'm wrong.
Author:  adamkrz [ Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:43 pm ]
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Thats true but they won't fit on the Libby..
Author:  Tokyojoe [ Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:07 pm ]
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gone_jeepin wrote:
The new Moabs are 17's and I think they're ridin on bfg mtrs, correct me if i'm wrong.


Only Goodyear makes MTR's.

Could be the KM's or MT's.
Author:  KW AV8R [ Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:05 pm ]
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Another thing to keep in mind is the difference in price. For example: a 35" tire for a 15" rim is about the same price as a 31" tire of the same brand for a 16" rim. Keeping that in mind what do you think the price would be for a 17" rim???
Author:  Jeepjeepster [ Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:17 pm ]
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Ive never had trouble finding tires that fit my 17in rims. Maybe you need to find a new favorite tire? :)
Author:  1300ZUK [ Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:53 am ]
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I'd keep both sets around if you have the room

no good off-road tires are out for the 17's in a stockish size.


and sidewall flex can be good offroad.
Author:  jeepskate [ Fri Jun 22, 2007 1:36 am ]
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Jeepjeepster wrote:
Ive never had trouble finding tires that fit my 17in rims. Maybe you need to find a new favorite tire? :)

-245/70/16 Yokohama Geolander A/T-S's Mounted on
16x8 Cragars steels w/5" BS


You must need to update your sig.
Author:  Dje Ryu [ Fri Jun 22, 2007 1:50 am ]
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1300ZUK wrote:
no good off-road tires are out for the 17's in a stockish size.


I beg to differ. They just aren't cheap.
Author:  unixxx [ Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:11 am ]
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You should get more tire flex and less wheel damage with the smaller rims and larger sidewalls.
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