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Old 08-27-2009, 07:42 AM
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So I have an Issue!

I hav a set of brand new 355/65/18 toyo open country A/T's sitting in my garage.... i need to get a set of rims for them and i am getting mixed ideas.... how wide should i go... toyo recommends 10-11" wide rims where other people are telling me to go to the 12" wide rim.... can i see some pictures of 10" wide rims on these tires or similar and also some ideas.... i need to start shopping and want to get something i can use....!
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 02:15 PM
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please i need some help and i know that everyone has some input if not the same size tires.... NEED HELP! sorry about the caps but i am in freak out mode now!!!
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 02:25 PM
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Personally, I would go with what the tire manufacturer suggests.

Do you want them to stick out or be flush with the body?
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 02:36 PM
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10" wide will be good... I've got my 315's on 8". The 50mm difference in tread width is 2".

Just make sure you get a 4.5" backspace.
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 07:21 PM
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i am debating the 12" wide rim.... i dont know because toyo says throw that 10-11" wide rim on the tire
 
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I'd agree on the 10" wheel. I run 35x12.5-18s on the factory 18x8 wheels on my F-350, ZERO issues in 20k miles. When the wife's Ex needs new rubber, I'll do basically the same thing, running the maximum width/height tire that will fit a 16" Limited/Lariat wheel.
 
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Old 08-31-2009, 01:05 PM
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Go with the 10"
 
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Old 08-31-2009, 04:08 PM
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do you have any pictures of the 10" wide wheel on a 14" wide tire.... 355/65/18... please! haha
 




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