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Title: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: Ghazi67 on February 26, 2009, 12:24:17 pm

Hello all ..

I am working on an '83 K15 Stepside ... I did a suspension 2' lift and shopping for a Wheels/Tires set ..
I am in a dilemma ... whether I go for a 15" wheels or the 16" on 33" tires ?

Some of my pals say that I should go for the 16" since there are lots of neat tires !! .. and 'coz its the new millennium !!!!!!!! :)

I decided I will go with what U say guys ...  so let me hear it ..

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: levisjohnson on February 26, 2009, 02:20:50 pm

I personally like 16's.  I like more of an equal proportion of rim to tire.  I dont like a lot of sidewall.

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: Ghazi67 on February 26, 2009, 03:00:02 pm

levisjohnson .. Thanks for your reply ...

I didn't get what U say 'bout the sidewall  ??? Should I look for a tire with low sidewall ??

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: Captkaos on February 26, 2009, 03:03:49 pm

I like 33's with 15's, are you going to do alot of highway or offroad driving?

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: levisjohnson on February 26, 2009, 03:07:32 pm

You know how a stock tire looks on a stock rim?  If you increase the tire size, I like to increase the wheel size to kind of get a comparable look.  Tires are something that are all preference as long as they work for you application.  It is all a matter of what you want and like.

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: Ghazi67 on February 27, 2009, 03:40:29 am

Capt.
It will see some highway driving occassionaly ( as far as 80 Miles )..
but mostly it will be used around the city ... and to get me to my favorite fishing spots ( sanddunes + mud )

levisjohnson ..

U got a point there ...


Thanks 4 yr replies

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: Captkaos on February 27, 2009, 02:36:39 pm

In that case, 16's.

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: mattevandavis on February 27, 2009, 10:11:17 pm

that big of a tire 16's!  there are more options for rims if you havent already picked them out, and it will just look better.

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: 79K20 on February 28, 2009, 12:36:07 pm

I agree... 16's look better because you don't have a ton of sidewall...

BTW, if you do go with a 16-incher the sizes are different: You'll want a 285/75/16, its the equivalent of a 33-inch-tall tire. That's whats on my truck, if you want to see what it will look like.

My $0.02.

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: Antti on February 28, 2009, 01:10:16 pm

I also like the 16's better.

BTW, I also have 285/75R16 like you, 79K20. Mine are Bridgestone Dueller A/T:s. As about 33"x11.3", they are a little bit taller than an ordinary 33's. I think they are perfect! Just like yours, w/ my zero-offset rims they don's stick too far out either, but look pretty flush with the fenders.

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: Ghazi67 on March 06, 2009, 05:41:26 am

Capt. ...

why is that so ? Is it a technical thing ?
is there a Math formula to be used in order to know what I need ?

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: Ghazi67 on March 06, 2009, 06:00:28 am

Mattevandavis ..

A friend of mine has brand new set of 16" wheels .. yet tires for this size are almost $100 a piece than the 15s
That's what is holding me back

79K20, Antti
Thanks for the picture and the info ..

79K20.. I do have an access to Maxxis, BFs and Cooper downhere .. I dunno if they'll look as good as your tires on a stepside ?

Thanks guys

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: Captkaos on March 06, 2009, 08:25:24 am

I only said 16's because of how you are going to be driving it.  mostly onroad.
A 16 will give less sidewall (flex) for the same comparable 15" and therefore less flex while driving around curves etc.  I would go bigger possibly depending on what size I wanted under the truck.  Example running 37's I wouldn't run them on 15''s if I was going to drive it on the road, I would get 17's at least

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: 79K20 on March 09, 2009, 12:56:31 pm

Yeah, 16's are always going to be more expensive, due in part to the fact that they are usually rated for higher loads (Load Range D or E; 8 or 10-ply sidewalls, instead of the typical 15-incher with only 6 measly plies).  $100 more per tire seems high, but The stiffer sidewall also equates to better "feel" and less wandering on the highway... Yet another plus for the 16's.

Also, keep in mind that the 16's are usually constructed of a firmer rubber compound and, therefore, you will usually get more miles out of them.
 
And, Ghazi, I definitely think the 16's will look sweet on a stepside... A friend of mine has 285/75/16's on a K10 stepside and it looks awesome. I will try to find a pic so you can see for yourself.

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: mattevandavis on March 12, 2009, 10:33:22 pm

I'm sure you have found this info already, but just going to toss this out there.  NO TAX AND CHEAP SHIPPING (unless you live in a state where tire rack has a dist center and they get you for TAX)

On average just about $100 more for the whole set over the 15's.

BFG
$200 a tire.  Pricey, but one of the best tires I've ever had on an off road.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?pc=38172&counter=1&ar=75&rd=16&sw=false&cs=285 (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?pc=38172&counter=1&ar=75&rd=16&sw=false&cs=285)

Bridgestone
$175 a tire.  Also a great tire that I have used.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Dueler+A%2FT+D695&partnum=875R6D695OWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=6 (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Dueler+A%2FT+D695&partnum=875R6D695OWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=6)

Bridgestone (REVO)
$212 a tire.  HANDS DOWN THE BEST AT TIRE I EVER HAD.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Dueler+A%2FT+Revo&partnum=875R6ATREVOWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=9 (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Dueler+A%2FT+Revo&partnum=875R6ATREVOWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=9)

MT's are in the same range.  For the MT I would just go for look or price.  Noise, ride, tread life are all in the can at that point.

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on March 12, 2009, 11:50:41 pm

16's are kind of a Odd size if you will.  I'd get either 15's or 17's since those are the sizes you can get SAE sizes in, IE 31x10.50x15 or 33x12x17, 35's, etc.

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: BigHemi353 on March 15, 2009, 08:15:38 pm

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z177/Bighemi353/1224081428.jpg)

this is my 3/4 ton truck with 31's on 15's. I like the way the stick out the wheel wells but i'd rather have the 16's.  I'm keeping them for the time being and putting 35 inch groundhawgs on them. Don't feel like spending $700 on a set of the same rims in 16's.  Andy

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: Captkaos on March 16, 2009, 02:38:02 pm

16's are fairly common in my opinion, most 99-04's have them standard...

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: Ghazi67 on March 17, 2009, 02:18:40 pm

Big Hemi ...

Quote from: BigHemi353 on March 15, 2009, 08:15:38 pm

Don't feel like spending $700 on a set of the same rims in 16's.  Andy

Thats what I think too .. I think I may go for 8" front & 10" @ rear

That is a good lookin' truck U got there ... Thanks man

Title: Re: 15 or 16 ?
Post by: BigHemi353 on March 17, 2009, 08:01:51 pm

Thanks for the compliment  ;D I love your blazer!

Andy