BLING BLING RIMS!!!

[valkolton]

I do notice a difference in ride height, it definitely feels like the truck is sitting higher. I love the look of how it fills up the fenders more, and sticks out a little on the sides of the truck.

They are not 37s, but the downshifting and speed seems the same.

I did not want the MTs because of mileage, but they definitely look cool. I like the "lightning" bolt pattern on the side of my tires though!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PhilD:
Val, I doubt there is any actual proof that a 15" or 16" is best rim size, much of it is anecdotal and based on peoples trail experience.

They are certainly good sizes for most off road trucks and allow the tire to have good depth that moulds to different surfaces/obstacles. 37's (or even 35's) on a 17" rim also allow for that same depth, especially when used on a vehicle as large as a H2.

I suspect that much of the theory behind using 15/16" rims is from people who use 33/35" tires, and not 37". On a 17" rim a 33" tire will have noticeably less depth than on a 15" rim. But the theory is sound and generally the more depth you have on a tire, the better it is for off roading.

FWIW the stock BFG AT's are pretty good tires on most surfaces in my view, sand, rock, highway, and are pretty decent in rain, snow and ice. Although they do tend to load up in mud. MT's are obviously better in mud, and look better too, but are lacking on sand, ice snow and rain.

How do you find the truck runs with the larger tires on? Any issues, like shifting down at highway speeds or sluggish behavior?

I keep contemplating getting some MT's, like the 37" MT/R's, but concerned about on road behavior, so may go for some 35" BFG MT's.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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