The_Josh_Bear
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So using 8x6.5" bolt pattern as a search pattern I'm getting a lot of OEM Dodge/Chevy 17" wheel hits for cheap. And I'm down with that.
Here's set I have my eye on for an example:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/wto/d/mcchord-afb-r17/7258664551.html
What I need is a second set of wheels. I have 2 spares already so technically I only need 2 more, buuuuuuut, I've been running 33" tires for about a year and they suck. To keep tread wear even close to square they have to be run at such low PSI that they are SUPER squishy. These are cheap ebay M/T's so I know that has some to do with it. But still, a wider taller tire will have tire wear issues at the same PSI as an OEM size, it's just physics.
I'm thinking the 17" rim would help alleviate that some, any thoughts?
After all these years I finally know why every M/T tire for sale is worn out in the center and 1/2" deep on the shoulders, you have to run way too much PSI to get them to handle normally.
Thanks everyone!
-Joshua
Here's set I have my eye on for an example:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/wto/d/mcchord-afb-r17/7258664551.html
What I need is a second set of wheels. I have 2 spares already so technically I only need 2 more, buuuuuuut, I've been running 33" tires for about a year and they suck. To keep tread wear even close to square they have to be run at such low PSI that they are SUPER squishy. These are cheap ebay M/T's so I know that has some to do with it. But still, a wider taller tire will have tire wear issues at the same PSI as an OEM size, it's just physics.
I'm thinking the 17" rim would help alleviate that some, any thoughts?
After all these years I finally know why every M/T tire for sale is worn out in the center and 1/2" deep on the shoulders, you have to run way too much PSI to get them to handle normally.
Thanks everyone!
-Joshua