16.5" Rims
Junior User
Joined: Mar 2008
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Can i make a suggestion?If youre getting new wheels anyway,why not get 16".Tires are cheaper,easier to find,bigger selection etc.16.5 stuff is getting hard to find and expensive,in my part of the country anyway.I got my 16" stock wheels from my local tire shop brand new for like 25$ each.
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Lake Havasu, AZ
Becarefull if you do go with 16" rims, they will not fit some for the trucks due to the brakes without alittle grinding. I am thinking of going 17" to get away from the 16.5s, but have to look into it alittle more.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Blairsville,Ga
some of the 16.5 wheels won't clear the caliper either
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: TX
17" would be your best bet as stated more tire options. If you really want I have a couple in decent shape.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Costa Mesa, CA
All 16.5's are built that way - they don't have the internal bead. Go to either a 16" or 17" rim depending on what will fit your (calipers - as mentioned) truck and budget...
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