16x8 rims?
And, will they look like they're being stretched?
I don't want the "stretched" look - but I'm trying to rid of my old OEM steel wheels as they are a PAIN to rotate due to the hub cap/lug nut situation on these Isuzu's.
OEM wheels are 16x6, and I can't locate 16x7 or 16x7.5's for fair pricing that is.
Can LT245/75 16's be put on
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My 2001 RAM was delivered with alloy 16x8 rims and the optional (as delivered) tire size is 245/75-16.
I'll be changing them for 265/70-16 as soon as I can. Dimensions are the same but for section width and tread width.
See this tire comp calculator
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
For an LT245/75R16, an 8" wheel is the maximum allowable. So will it look stretched out? It depends on your definition of "stretched out".
And be very careful. Don't confuse the LT and P type tires. They are quite different.
LT tires take higher inflation pressures to carry the same load as P types, but generally have more ultimate capacity. I think Tan Sedan may have fallen into that trap.
Also, be sure about the Load Range for LT tires. Use the same or higher.
Hope this helps.
Thank you!
quote:The approved rims for that (LT) size is 6.5-7.5". An 8" wheel is approved for a P245/75R16
Originally posted by CapriRacer: For an LT245/75R16, an 8" wheel is the maximum allowable. And be very careful. Don't confuse the LT and P type tires.
Oli,
You are correct! An LT245/75R16 has a maximum rim width of 7.5". (That's what I get for looking this up in Tire Guides and not going back to the source - Tire and Rim!)
Thanks
Hmmm, great ![[Frown]](images/icons/frown.gif)
, ok, thank you.
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