Wheel size, 16 vs 17?
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That depends. For example, a 285/75/16 (32.8") is one inch smaller in diameter than a 285/75/17 (33.8"). But yeah, price would be a major consideration.
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go with 16's tires are cheaper!
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Oh man.. I would be furious. Hadn't even gotten it off the lot. Was it someone coming in or going out?
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Damn that has to suck man, how bad was it.
I like the look of 17" wheels. Not too small, but not too big and blingy.
But there are a lot more choices in 16" tires, and usually a little cheaper. I don't know why they're cheaper. They have more rubber in the sidewalls, so you'd think they'd be more expensive. :dunno:
But there are a lot more choices in 16" tires, and usually a little cheaper. I don't know why they're cheaper. They have more rubber in the sidewalls, so you'd think they'd be more expensive. :dunno:
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That has nothing to do with it. The lower profile tires have always been more expensive. I know 17" tires aren't necessarily 'low-profile' but they do have a smaller side wall.
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I'm pretty sure it has to do with the numbers sold. Most lower profile tires are sold in smaller numbers (just look how many cars have them as stock equipment). That's why the price.
At least I do not see any other plausible reason.
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If you wheel 16's are better with 285's, more air space in the tire= more air space in the tire when deflating to 12psi when wheeling.
Tires for 17's are a little more expensive depends on the brand tires though, I been doing my research before I buy my tires and wheels after the lift and have noticed that a $15-$50 more per tire for 17's.
PB-I agree you ever notice that 35x12.50's cost just as much as 33's? Much more rubber than 33's, I think it's the quantity of sales in that particular size that has to do with the price.
17's do look better and are not too big nor blingy.
Tires for 17's are a little more expensive depends on the brand tires though, I been doing my research before I buy my tires and wheels after the lift and have noticed that a $15-$50 more per tire for 17's.
PB-I agree you ever notice that 35x12.50's cost just as much as 33's? Much more rubber than 33's, I think it's the quantity of sales in that particular size that has to do with the price.
17's do look better and are not too big nor blingy.
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17'' are more expensive because it costs more to make them.It is an in between size for the tooling on the machines that assemble the components that make up the tire,at least on the Bridgestone-Firestones that we build where I work.
Thanks for all the info guys. I'm thinking I'm going with the 16's. The accident caved in the area between the wheel well and the rear bumper. I had to laugh once I accepeted that this really just F'n happened. Truck is going in on monday to replace the fender and flare. I'll be in a rental for a week. : ( Should I loose the OR graffics while it's in the shop. Opinions?
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