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Jan 11, 2003 | 06:25 PM

dk5122

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Can I use a 16X10 rim with 285/75/16's or do I have to stay with a 8" wide rim? I only ask this because I got a great deal on M/T's. Wanted 35's but they will have to wait. To many other mods on my wish list.
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Jan 12, 2003 | 09:48 AM

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Check with what size rim the tire mfg. recommends. I know that BFG and Mickey Thompson call for a 7"-9" wide rim for 285/75R16 tires.

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Jan 12, 2003 | 12:47 PM

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Thanks DC, went out this morning and had the tires mounted on my factory rims.

Jan 12, 2003 | 02:15 PM

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you can mount 285/75/r16 on 16x10's. i have 32x11.5/R15 running on 15x10's with great results.

Jan 12, 2003 | 02:38 PM

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That's because 32/11.5R15 call for a 8"-10" rim. The 285/75R16 call for a 7"-9" rim. These are according to the tire mfg specs.

Jan 12, 2003 | 07:14 PM

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>That's because 32/11.5R15 call for a 8"-10" rim. The
>285/75R16 call for a 7"-9" rim. These are according to the
>tire mfg specs.

285/75R16 is roughly converted to 11.2 inches wide compared to the 11.5 inch wide tire i have. i wouldnt think the difference between widths of the 2 tires would cause a problem on a 10 inch wide rim. i know many people who run the 285/75/r16 tires on 10 inch rims and like me have not had a problem. from his post it looks like he wants a pair of rims that will be compatible for bigger tires as well. this is just my observation of different setups and is not a contradiction to the "recommended" rim sizes.