Now that my mechanical bugs are worked out (until the new ones start) I'm starting to have some fun with my Ex. My 4" zone off-road lift is getting installed Monday. I have 305/45/22 that I've been running... When I wasn't doing much with it... And the factory 265/75/16. Since I have a newfound appreciation for off roading... I want to change up to something more useful for such. I thought 16.5 wheels with some military tires would be cool and not too expensive. 350$ for a set of wheels, 150$ a pop for 37" tires.

325/50/22s are about 600$ a piece the cheapest place I could find them.

315/75/16 are about 400$ a piece.

I'm considering treadwright too... Just curious what everyone's thoughts were.

Anybody have any other recommendations?

 

I don't have a set...yet!


16.5" rims are perfect for running military tires, but they make finding "normal" tires somewhat hard to accomplish

 

btw, check out Firestone tires. I'm running 315/75/16 Firestone Destination M/T's and they cost me under $1200 out the door. And that was after shipping to Hawaii and getting a Puncture Warranty.


I've had these tires before and they were awesome.

 

Not much selection in the 16.5 size. Paste from Tire Rack:


BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO 35X12.5-16.5 D Tire

The All-Terrain T/A KO ("KO" for Key benefit On- and Off-road) is BFGoodrich's On-/Off-Road All-Terrain light truck tire developed to meet the needs of pickup truck and sport utility vehicle drivers who want confidence and control on and off the road. The All-Terrain T/A KO was designed to deliver…
$212.00


Goodyear Military Wrangler MT/R 37X12.5-16.5 E Tire

Goodyear Military Wrangler MT/R 37X12.5-16.5 E Tire
$720.00




BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO 33X12.5-16.5 D Tire

The All-Terrain T/A KO ("KO" for Key benefit On- and Off-road) is BFGoodrich's On-/Off-Road All-Terrain light truck tire developed to meet the needs of pickup truck and sport utility vehicle drivers who want confidence and control on and off the road. The All-Terrain T/A KO was designed to deliver…
$193.00



Goodyear Wrangler MT 37X12.5-16.5 D Tire

Goodyear Wrangler MT 37X12.5-16.5 D Tire
$663.00




Firestone Transforce HT 9.50-16.5 E Tire

The Transforce HT w/UNI-T is Firestone's Commercial Highway All-Season light truck tire developed to combine comfort with light truck tire capability for sport utility vehicle, pickup, van and commercial vehicle drivers. The Transforce HT is designed primarily for on-road use by providing…
$168.00



Firestone Transforce HT 8.750-16.5 E Tire

The Transforce HT w/UNI-T is Firestone's Commercial Highway All-Season light truck tire developed to combine comfort with light truck tire capability for sport utility vehicle, pickup, van and commercial vehicle drivers. The Transforce HT is designed primarily for on-road use by providing…
$152.00






And of course, there's CL...

 

I paid under $1000 for tires mounted and balanced just last fall. 315/75r16s.. Wheels where $115 each for 16x10s.......


IMO the military tires are not they are cracked up to be. They might be cheap, but they leave something to be desired in the off road.

 

Government lowest bidder?

 

I get it Dave!