Opinion on tire setup.

Hey everyone.

Currently I am in the process of purchasing a ebony 1999 VX with stock 16inch rims. I've been digging and searching on the forums, and have found the tires I want. (cant wait to get it!!)

Nitto Terra Grapplers 265/75-16. I also wanted to get some cheap rims for the tires, as they may get damaged :bgwp:

I can pick up the Nitto tires at a local shop.

From what I have read these tires will require minor trimming of the front cladding. Is this correct?
Also, what load rating do I need? I saw someone in a long lost post that said "D" was good.

What is your opinion on these rims
http://www.wheelsbymbmotoring.com/pr...hp?wheel=Razor

I can get them for 80 bucks a piece. Has anyone purchased these? I guess a rim is a rim right, or is there a width issue I may run into?

Thanks!

--Joel

why not just grab a set of stock 16s from an older trooper or rodeo, probably be cheaper and you wont have to worry about fit/offset since they are the same as stock, of course they wont look as nice but if they are just for offroading...

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Originally Posted by logman

From what I have read these tires will require minor trimming of the front cladding. Is this correct?
Also, what load rating do I need? I saw someone in a long lost post that said "D" was good.
I guess a rim is a rim right, or is there a width issue I may run into?

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A little trimming...yes, E-Z

Load range C or D is fine.

NO, a rim is not a rim...offset, center bore diameter, & width are all factors that will have an effect on fitment.

Search "centerbore", "backspacing" & "offset" for more info.

Anyone have any experience with these tires?

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/AT-MT...re-MT-KL71.htm

I saw them locally on a truck, they looked pretty nice.
James

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Originally Posted by snowtrooper1966

Anyone have any experience with these tires?

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/AT-MT...re-MT-KL71.htm

I saw them locally on a truck, they looked pretty nice.
James

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No experience, but I like the tread. Probably less noisy than Mud Grapplers.

They look even better in person. Cool sidewall design as well...
James

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Originally Posted by snowtrooper1966

They look even better in person. Cool sidewall design as well...
James

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Not too many sizes available as yet...(from disc. tire direct website)

35X1250R-18D2 118Q B $302.00

38X1550R-18D2 128Q B $326.00

OK, I know I'm gonna get it for this..but do any of those two relate to the size I have now, 285/60R 18?
James

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Originally Posted by snowtrooper1966

OK, I know I'm gonna get it for this..but do any of those two relate to the size I have now, 285/60R 18?
James

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Oooooo...James, you're gonna get it...why you, I oughta...:razzgray:

Nope, those are BIG BOY tires that won't fit without SERIOUS mods, (read SAS, at the least).:_wrench:
OK, with a diff. drop, you could prolly make em' fit.

I'm not sure of the exact diameter of 285/60's, but know they're 33" or less.

The tires listed are 35" & 38" diameter & 12.5 & 15.5 tread width.:smilewink

There, I didn't razz ya too bad, did I?:razzgray:

[QUOTEOK, with a diff. drop, you could prolly make em' fit][/QUOTE]

But they'll sound like rice crispies going snap crackle pop:p

Too funny!
Thanks for takin' it easy on me, Ldub...

Ascinder, not to sure abot the rice krispie reference, am I askin' for it again?!?!?

James

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Originally Posted by Ascinder

[QUOTEOK, with a diff. drop, you could prolly make em' fit]

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But they'll sound like rice crispies going snap crackle pop:p[/QUOTE]

LOL, "great longevity" would no longer be on the list of terms that described the front CV's & bearings.:_wrench: