I have the original Toyota 16x7 wheels.
I heard that it's risky to put 285's on them, because they can go off the rims especially with lowered preasure.
Should I sell them and go for 16x8 ones?

 

I think you will be fine. I think it's easier to pop a bead when the wheels are too wide rather than too narrow.

 

the 16x8s will increase your chance of losing a bead when you air-down your tires.

why is it risky to run 285s with 16x7s?

 

Some tire guys don't like mounting tires designed to fit on a 8" rim on a 7" rim because of the possibility of warping the carcass of the tire. From a purely technical and design standpoint, it really is wrong to do that because the tire isn't intended to be mounted on that narrow of a rim and it puts the tire out of spec with regards to aspect ratio and section width.

But, as witnessed by a lot of us here on the boards, it doesn't seem to be a problem, now does it?

So, schlopecki, as the two previous posters mentioned, don't worry about it. I'm running them on my 16x7" wheels as well with no issues.

Peace.
G

 

I must have heard that at a tire shop.
Anyway, thanks guys - I have one problem off my head.

 

got any pics of your rig?

 

There you go:
Stock - Yankee Boy Basin, CO
Stock - Blanca Peak Tr., CO
Stock + ARB Bumper - parking lot by Kansas Rocks ORV Park, KS

 

Why does that tow strap look suspiciously like it was used recently in the bottom pic?

Cool pics, btw.

G

 

That day it was my first "mud experience" and yes I needed some help.
For my defense:
1) my 4Runner is rather stock - I'm working on it
2) my tires... BFG Rugged Trail... no comments... but wife approved budget for new shoes



Thanks.
Colorado is cool.