Mig750

Ok guys, Im gonna put on some 285's- MTR's but I cant decide if I should stick with 16x7 rims or 16x8. Opinions and Pics will help me decide. Thanks guys

Scottiac

Look on tirerack.com for the tires you are going for. At least some of the 285's recommend a 7.5" minimum width rim. I'd go with the 16x8's.

(But I'm running 265's, so apply grain of salt as necessary. -s)

Darren

Here's a pretty cool pic that shows how much the 285's are sucked in by the 7" stock wheel. It looks nice and the wheel is more protected than an 8" would be, but I will be going with 16x8 MT Classic II's in a few months or so.

A 7" wheel is within the suggested requirements of a 285 and many of us are running this.

Mig750

NICE DARREN!!!
Anyone with pics just like Darrens with a 16x8 rim. I would like to see how much it sticks ou.

pfdaxe

Check my site. I have 285/75s with 16"x8" rims....

Good Times

if you want to stay with stock on 285's then there should be any problems.

Some people get 16x8's for their 285's only because they want to keep their stocks just in case they need to swap to stocks.

But if you have the funds, just go w/ some 16x8's. You can't go wrong

Just make sure you get the right rim w/ the right backspacing... hehe but we can all help ya there on this issue!

HBoss

A little off-topic here, but DAMN! Darren, your rig looks better everytime I see it! Nice work on that thing.

Darren

Thank you, sir!

A ways to go yet, of course. Coming soon: azrain skid plate, sliders, wheels (as I mentioned) and rear bumper.

Mig750

Come on Guys I know there are more of you out there.

Red Chili's

Either 16x7 or 16x8 will suit fine. If you are using 7" rim, you would probably feel a bit softer ride than 8" rim, but a wider rim will give a better steering control and stable high speed cruising. I remember I read an article about narrow vs. wide rims on 4Wheel Drive & Sport Utility Magazine a few years ago, it said that a narrower rim would need to have the tire rotation more often to maintain the tread wear, and watch the air pressure more closely.

On my rig, I feel more comfortable to use 16x8 wheel for optimal performance for daily driver and four wheeling. 8" wide rim is just in the middle of width range for 285's.

Good luck!

Mig750

Hey I noticed you have the bushwacker fender flares, did you get any rubbing on them or did you have to do any pounding on places the tire was rubbing?

Red Chili's

Nope, no rubbing on the fender flares, no modification or trimming on Buckwacker. I did hammer on the lower rear area inside the front fender to bend to flat out the firewall and inseam. Then, paint with undercoat sealer to protect the metal from corrosion. The next step, trimming off a small piece of factory plastic internal fender cover. So far, during a normal highway driving, I don't get any rubbing except a hard four wheeling, but it was no big deal.

MY024runner

Well my opinion would be go for the 16x8 just because I like it wider for turns and traction

Sparman

Two of my buddies are managers in the tire biz, and according to them 16X8 wheels are optimal for 285s. The ride improves with the wider wheel.

I'm currently running my factory alloys and things seem fine to me, although when they ride in my truck, evrytime, without fail, they tell me I should go to 16x8s. So that's something to keep in mind.

The perks of the friendship is that I can have my tires rotated often (every 3K miles) and balanced frequently (every 6K).

That is the key with the big tires, keep up with the preventative maintenance.

Curt

Victor

16x8 would be a better fit. Less bulge and a flatter tread. Also you can get the offset so that the larger tire doesn't rub.

Mig750

Yeah 4.5 backspacing or less right? Cuz the rims Im looking at only come with 4.5 bakspacing for the 6-5 1/2 which is the lug config for the 4 runner. I have yet to see any less than 4.5 though.