tire options for 16" rims

[93redzj]

What kind of tire options are there for 16" rims? I would be looking for something with aggressive tread. Reason im asking is I found a pretty good deal on some 16" rims and I will be needing new rims after my axle swap anyways due to change in bolt pattern. Another thing I dont know is metric sizes, I would be looking to run around a 33" tire with the possibility of going to a 35" tire down the road. So what im looking for here is the selection of tires and sizes I should be looking for to get the equivelant of a 33-35" tire. Thanks for the help.

Edit: if it matters, the vehicle will be driven on the road as well, so I would be looking for tires that are aggressive but still decent on the road. Thanks

 

[AQHACowboy]

Here is a good link to help you figure out metric tire sizes.

http://www.redrock4x4.com/tech/tire...m=16&submitButtonName=Calculate&method=metric

Also what kind of offroading will you be doing and how much street driving. That will also help to figure out what kind of tire you should get.

 

[93redzj]

Ill be doing moderate off-roading, you know, not every weekend, but more than once every other month. The jeep is and will be my daily driver until I can get me another DD. Thanks for the link as well.

 

[StretchASU]

285/75/16 is roughly a 33...the 285/75 TSL Radial measures 33.9" when new and that is probably the biggest 285/75 I have seen/found. 315/75/16 is going to be around a 35" tire.

In terms of tire choices..You cant really go wrong with the BFG M/T and A/T and Goodyear M/TR which I currently am getting ready to run in a 285/75/16. They all make for a pretty good DD/Trail tire.

 

[ProjekTJ]

I've got a set of 35" Swampers I'm trying to sell. They are for a 16" wheel. Let me know if you are interested...I'm right up the road in Salisbury.

Staton

 

[93redzj]

pm sent

 

[jeepbme]

Look into these Firestone's MT's
love my 31's- check the reviews and prices
quiet, great road manners...awesome in mud/wet roads/rocks etc
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Destination+M/T
for 165 a piece (285 75's)

or roadway for 150 a tire (285 75's): http://www.roadwaywholesaletire.com/Firestone-Destination-MT.htm

4x4 Review: Test Comparison: http://www.4x4review.com/products/tires/Firestone-Destination-MT.asp