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What Size Wheel?

Old Apr 3, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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17" is going 2 b the best ride,performance,and tire selection.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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If you are wheeling the rim size should not be more than half the tire size as a general rule.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by gint2

20" great if you are a mall crawler with neon lights & serious bass.
....or you put 40 or 42s on them..........lol
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Why is everybody saying 15 and 16? He listed 17, 18, and 20. Of course the smaller the better so in YOUR case it would be 17!
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ncaa_maniac
Why is everybody saying 15 and 16? He listed 17, 18, and 20. Of course the smaller the better so in YOUR case it would be 17!
But he also said "Any facts/opinion would be greatly appreciated!!!"

So, in my opinion 16s are better.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by u-joint
But he also said "Any facts/opinion would be greatly appreciated!!!"

So, in my opinion 16s are better.
Oops I missed that part while I was concentrating on the numbers... But I do know the tires he wants are a minimum of 17" in 33s. Cause I want em too
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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I was recently looking into a set of 18in rims. The prices on tires are crazy expensive for 18s. Not sure why? Less popular I quess.

And 20s with 33s will look funny IMO. (unless your into the chromed dub thing, yo)

So, my choice would be 17s.

And I dont think I would go with 16in rims on a jk for a DD.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Everyone has a different opinion. Looks like the only thing everyone will agree on is you dont go with 20s. Im also one of them. 17s
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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i would go 15's, i went with 17''s with 35's and am not unhappy but do prefere the look of a smaller rim and more tire! also when it came down to it the cost for four 15 inch soft eight rims and tires cost the same as just buying the tires in a 17inch rim sieze. as said it is very much personal preference.
......uhh yea and dont go with the 20's, not with such a small tire
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by dinojeep

And I dont think I would go with 16in rims on a jk for a DD.
My X came from the factory with 16s, and as my dd they drive just fine....
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