Winter wheels for 2016 sport

Sled Dog · Nov 16, 2015

Hi guys...great site!

I just purchased a black, 2016 QC sport. Awesome truck. I love it. My question is on the rims. I think they are polished aluminum? How do they hold up to a upstate NY winter? I do snowmobile and actively search out bad weather! I'm thinking of getting some winter rims. Any advice? Sites to go to for some cheap rims? Was also thinking of going to local junkyard and seeing if they have any rims for that truck. Sucky part is I'll have to buy some more tires...$$$

Thanks for any info you can provide!

xrsman · Nov 16, 2015

I run Goodyear Duratracs on stock wheels all year round. After 1 winter the year held up well. No marks or salt spots on them.

The duratracs are amazing in the snow, I highly recommend them.

Going sledding last winter I pulled a 25' enclosed trailer on roads with 6" of snow/slush. Duratracs performed awesome!

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RCFiddyOne · Nov 16, 2015

You could plasti-dip them as a cheap way of protecting them.

CF_Smith · Nov 16, 2015

My father runs Duratracs year round on the Jeep, my mom used to have them as seasonal tires on her 1/4 Mazda back when she had it. I got a set for my RAM for this winter. Having used them before, I can attest that they are UNREAL in the snow, they are also revered as good off-road tires in the Jeep community.

As far as rims go, where I'm at the cheapest I could find were 17" steelies from the dealer (on sale last week, sale might still be on) for $67 CAD/wheel. This beat the next best of $80 CAD/wheel. They are steel so they won't look the best, but they'll get the job done. It's pretty common to find used alloys for sale on classifieds too, and I'll likely replace my steelies with alloys eventually. Just hold out for reasonably priced, some people will try and get 1200 for a set while others will charge 350 for the same set.

On a side note - if you want to go the two sets of rims route keep in mind you may want to buy TPMS modules. In the states its pretty cheap to get them off eBay or something, where I was the best price I could find was 50 CAD/wheel. You don't *need* TPMS (unless your laws state otherwise) but it' nice not listening the chime all the time, also imo the time to have TPMS is in the winter.

BigA · Nov 16, 2015

The sport wheels have a clear coat over them so unless you scratch the clear off you should be fine.

smoothee · Nov 16, 2015

Have heard nothing but good things about the Duratracs. Just picked up a set of 315/70R17's myself, not sure if I'll get them studded or not yet. Just a heads up to my fellow Canucks, Canadian Tire has them on for 20% off again.

Ordered a set of Black Rock steelies from Summit that actually look good at $90 US/rim. Pumped to get them mounted!

Sled Dog · Nov 17, 2015

Thanks for the info. I think I'll look around for reasonably priced used rims.

Does anyone know what year Rams 20 inch rims will fit my truck?

TarPaper · Jan 17, 2016

I am trading in my 2012 Wrangler for a Ram 1500...I have 33inch Duratracs on them. Its a great tire in both rain and snow...very versatile unlike some tires that have large grooves for mud, but none for rain...highly recommend

roastpuff · Jan 17, 2016

Keep an eye on Craigslist for used wheels. I scored a set of 17" Pro Comp steelies for $20!! They are now my winter wheels.

Buddy · Jan 17, 2016

Guys seem to always be selling their rims, keep an eye here. I went to Tirerack and got a wheel/tire package. Figured since they are on the truck for so many months didn't want just the simple black "steel" rim. I run dedicated winter tires, love them!! I am unstoppable!!!! I am Invincible!!!!! :biggun:

NikNak · Nov 25, 2020

Buddy said:
Guys seem to always be selling their rims, keep an eye here. I went to Tirerack and got a wheel/tire package. Figured since they are on the truck for so many months didn't want just the simple black "steel" rim. I run dedicated winter tires, love them!! I am unstoppable!!!! I am Invincible!!!!!

Did you add TPMS or just live with the chime...and 4yrs later. Still happy?

Buddy · Nov 26, 2020

I added the sensors with the tire/wheel package when I got them from Tirerack back in '14.
I actually just replaced the Blizzack DM-V1's with brand new Blizzack DM-V2's 3 weeks ago, just in time for winter. I think that is a good response to your question.... I am now on my second set of winter dedicated tires after these years. I drive as per weather conditions, but it's such a nice feeling driving in winter with a good set of winter tires.

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