j-d wrote:
toedtoes wrote:
Hi Kyle,
You can also check wrecking yards for the 16 inch coin style rims - they are out there.
Agreed, but with this warning: Be sure you understand OFFSET (also known as Dually Spacing) and get wheels where that number is adequate for your 16" tires. Using Barry's Tire Tech as an example:
From 8.75R16.5
To 225/75R16LT
Required Rim Width 6.0"
Required Offset 10.2"
That 10.2" is if you find a pair of wheels you can set rim-face-to-rim-face. Find the center of the 6" rim widths and measure between both. You need at least 10.2"
If you find one wheel to try, then 5.1" from C/L of the rim, to the ground it's sitting on, face down.
Makes sense to go with a common size, especially since you're trying to get away from a not-so-common tire. The LT225/75R16E is very common on Class C's so it's a strong candidate. Some here like the 215/85 and Barry has it on his page also. I don't know what's popular on pickups and cube vans, but for me, popularity'd be the tie-breaker.
Thanks for the response but I know nothing about tires. What does that mean in simple words?
