15 vs 16
#1
15 vs 16
im looking at getting new rims for my truck. i am currently on 16" rims and was looking at going to a 15". i was wondering if there was any pros or cons to running a 15 instead of a 16? only reason is because i am looking at getting new tires to and i see that tires are cheaper if you have a 15" rim.
Thanks
Thanks
#2
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Placentia, CA
Posts: 927
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#5
#6
#8
#9
Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: McHenry,IL
Posts: 586
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I would go with 16's myself. I would do that because tires may be cheaper for 15's right now but 16's are going to get cheaper because less manufacturers are using 15's. They are using 16's+. Also is you look around you can find 16" tires that are the same size in 15" in relation to height and width that are the same price or very close. It is your choice though.
#16
#17
I would go with 16's myself. I would do that because tires may be cheaper for 15's right now but 16's are going to get cheaper because less manufacturers are using 15's. They are using 16's+. Also is you look around you can find 16" tires that are the same size in 15" in relation to height and width that are the same price or very close. It is your choice though.
So we may see the tables turning on 15" vs 16" wheels.
As an example, I noticed that several of Coopers newer models are not offered in 15" sizes at all!
Nevertheless. It seems pretty clear that I will be able to get BFG AT's in my choice of 15" sizes for a while still. I am a big fan of these tires, so until that changes, I'm a happy camper w/ my 15" wheels.
#22
i would like to do that because i go to off road races every year and they run 17 inch wheels. so i could get tear offs for dirt cheap that would be awsome. my only problem is my truck is a daily driver. so thats really not an good idea for me
#24
yeaa for one they're not DOT tires, two they're SUPER soft and wouldn't last for **** on the road.. 3, if they're throwing the tires away you dont want them, I see sets of red label (comp compound) tires for $1600-2000
#25
I went form the stocker 16's to my current 15's and it was the best thing I did - I had WAY more selection, and saved a hell of alot of money - hundreds of dollars for my full set of tires and wheels. All depends on what you want, if you plan on going rear disc brakes you might not be able to fit them with 15" wheels, so in that case stepping up is a good thing, gives more room for larger discs.
Plus, as stated before, on a lifted truck, 15's make it look extra beefy with that bigger sidewall and larger footprint.
Plus, as stated before, on a lifted truck, 15's make it look extra beefy with that bigger sidewall and larger footprint.