16" or 17" Wheels?
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16" or 17" Wheels?
I was just about to buy 17" rims and now I'm not so sure. Who went with 16's on their ruby, and what were the reasons? I know cost is a big one.
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With 35 inch tires, I went with 16's. I wanted a bit more sidewall.
I will also be running 37's with 17's.
You will get way more options with a 17. Sixteen inch wheels are slowly fading out. The trend seems to be 17's and 18's with a larger tire.
I will also be running 37's with 17's.
You will get way more options with a 17. Sixteen inch wheels are slowly fading out. The trend seems to be 17's and 18's with a larger tire.
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bigger wheels will give you less sidewall to damage off-road and give a better ride on-road. but, when you air-down a tire on a larger wheel, you have more potential for wheel damage.
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I still can't decide. The price difference between 16 and 17 tires is negligable. I like the additional sidewall on the 16" tire though.... time for a poll.
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