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Old 03-04-2007, 09:45 PM
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Stock wheel size

Are the stock alloy wheels on a 2001 2500 16x8? I want to get the BFG 315 All Terains, and I have heard that a 9" wide rim is recommended. What would the proper offset be with a 16x9" wheel? I have seen a lot of 16x8" wheels, but not many 16x9". Does anyone know of a good source?
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Yes, stock alloys are 16x8.
Stock steelies are 16x7 (I think, maybe 16x7.5)

There are many folks running 315's on stock alloys.
They'll wear funny, but they'll work.


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I would like to avoid the funny wear pattern if possible. That would shorten the life of the tire wouldn't it? I have not been able to find 9" wide wheels in the 16" diameter. If I go to a larger diameter, there are some 9" wide wheels, but I will NOT put on taller wheels. I think that looks good on lowered 2wd trucks, but not 4wd. I will ordered my 2" leveling kit today, so hopefully I won't have to many rubbing issues with the 315s, but if I do it is certainly something I can live with.
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Why spend the money on new wheels when the tires will work fine on the stock ones.
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I'm running 315 buckshot mudders on my stock steel wheels with no issues. They are wearing fine the sidewall does bulge a little nothing to worry about, in fact it keeps me from ever rubbing my super sweet steel rims.
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