16" vs 17" vs 18"

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Jul 30, 2013 | 12:20 PM

medic1555

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From: Lewes, DE

16" vs 17" vs 18"

Other than price, is there any advantage of going with a 16" wheel and equal diameter tire over a 17" or 18"? My guess is that a 16" tire would show a larger sidewall. Anything else?

Jul 30, 2013 | 12:21 PM

JE8154

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If you ever plan on going bigger than a 35 get a 17" wheel.

Jul 30, 2013 | 12:38 PM

Kent.Rowell

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A lot more tire choices in 17"

Jul 30, 2013 | 12:41 PM

kh202

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Advantages of 16's would be better sidewall flex and cheaper tires (up to $100 cheaper than the same tire on 18's). On a personal note, I like the small wheel big tire look, and run 15's

Jul 30, 2013 | 12:59 PM

rainmn

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Another thing to consider is that many of the tire sizes in 18" only come in load range E. I found this out when shopping for 33s to put on my Sahara wheels. Ended up buying new wheels & tires in 16".