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Forums > Vehicles > Tech
Subject: 16.5" vs 17" rims

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clay robinson



03/24/2008 3:38 PM Alert 

I have  a friend with a full size truck who is looking at changing tires and I was mentioning that I thought 16.5 tires were not as good because they have no bead, I was wondering what the group thinks aout 16.5 vs 17" rims?  would appreciate any thoughts?

 

thanks
CLay

 

John M



03/24/2008 5:23 PM Alert 
I'd go 17" because of the bead.
she's mighty mighty just letting it all hang out
Chris Rollins



03/24/2008 10:36 PM Alert 
Word on the street is that manufacturer's are going to quit making 16.5" stuff, tires and wheels.
Grant Mossman
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03/30/2008 12:51 PM Alert 

OK so I guess I am not keeping up with the trends. How is it that a 16.5 has no bead?

Oh, and my vote is either 16 or 17- I agree 16.5 is soon to be obsolete

Everett, Reno, Astoria, BedStuy, Greenpoint, Bayfield, Brazos, Albuquerque
John M



03/31/2008 8:03 AM Alert 

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80998  
http://www.planet4x4.net/forums/165beadhold.php

It appears a few have safety beads but I think many do not.

John

she's mighty mighty just letting it all hang out
clay robinson



03/31/2008 10:04 AM Alert 
Thanks for all the info looks like 17" is the winner
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