That's what I did.

 

That gets a bit involved... The available 16" tires are all load range E which concerns me with regard to ride. The DuraTracs have a service rating of 127 for example (as opposed to 118 on the 17" version). I also prefer less sidewall flex and lateral squirm on the road. The price savings would be nice but I'm not sure it's worth the trade-offs.

 

315/75/16 MTR's are D load rating.
Understand about the service rating though.

 

Sorry, you're right, I'd forgotten (I've done so much research I'm losing it). The 16" MT/R's are also more expensive than the 17" DuraTracs so it washes out a bunch of the savings too.

If there was an easy answer, we wouldn't need the forum!

 

Just to follow up, I went with the Pro Comp wheels and they look great...



I wish the backspacing was a little less but then again, that could have caused problems too.

 

Does anyone know if 7069s @ 15" fit without rubbing the caliper? I'd really looking at 33X12.50R15 on Pro Comp 7069s, but MB72 black alloys are guaranteed to fit.

The 33's are C rated and cheaper than the r16s.. I just don't like the look of the MB72s as much.

I wish Discount Tire Direct stocked Pro Comp :(

 

they fit fine. i have them with 15x8 and 3.75'' back spacing and no rubbing issues at all with 35x1250r15

 

Those wheels look great. You made the right choice!

I wish they had a 4" or 3.75" backspacing on those 17" pro comps...

 

7069's look great!!! I've been having them close to a year and they perform fine, just fine!!!! You made the right choice!!!

 

Glad you picked the Pro Comps!