New Rims Help

joepizuro · Oct 2, 2013

So I'm gonna buy 315/75/r16 tires which are 35s according to most people are 35s. I want to buy new rims first and want to keep the 16" I think..

Here is what I was looking at and I don't know what the difference is between
16 in. x 10 in. or 16 in. x 7 in or 16 in. x 8 in

http://www.summitracing.com/search/...ameter/16-in?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Default

Trucks a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L 4x4 and has 4.56 gears.

I wanna get some good looking black rims but just don't have enough knowledge on which ones... Help please. Plus I still load this truck down.

Johnn123 · Oct 2, 2013

Just beware, on a half ton with stock axles, you will chew through front end parts like none other. Be prepared to be replacing something every month. Back on track, ideally you'd want a 16x9" wheel, with -12 back spacing I think it is. For best tread life, you don't want the tire to exceed 3" over the wheel width.

joepizuro · Oct 2, 2013

The front end has a dana60 as of 3 days ago. Thank you!

joepizuro · Oct 2, 2013

You mean -12 offset right? What backspacing..

I only get like 1 option with all these settings...

http://www.summitracing.com/search/...n/9-000-in?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending

Any other widths i could use?

Johnn123 · Oct 2, 2013

joepizuro said:
The front end has a dana60 as of 3 days ago. Thank you!

Good upgrade, 60 in the rear as well?

joepizuro said:
You mean -12 offset right? What backspacing..

I only get like 1 option with all these settings...

http://www.summitracing.com/search/...n/9-000-in?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending

Any other widths i could use?

Possibly, I get those two mixed up all the time... -12 offset is more then likely right lol, better to let someone who understands better to chime in though. You could use a 16x8" wheel too, best results with the 9" wheel though. Don't look at just summit, shop around.

joepizuro · Oct 2, 2013

I left the rear a 9.25" because I already put an LSD in it with 4.56 gears... So I'll just ride it till it dies then get a dana 60 for it.

Johnn123 · Oct 2, 2013

joepizuro said:
I left the rear a 9.25" because I already put an LSD in it with 4.56 gears... So I'll just ride it till it dies then get a dana 60 for it.

Fair enough, give ya time to find the right deal on one. Just be sure to regear it when you do.

joepizuro · Oct 2, 2013

If you can find any websites with some 16x9 rims with a 5x5.5 bolt pattern let me know. For a dodge ofcourse.

Johnn123 · Oct 2, 2013

Mr.wheeldeal.com, discounttiredirect.com, discountedwheelwarehouse.com

free shipping if you buy from discounttiredirect.com

joepizuro · Oct 2, 2013

16X9 5-139.7mm / 5-5.5" seems to be so rare?

Johnn123 · Oct 2, 2013

joepizuro said:
16X9 5-139.7mm / 5-5.5" seems to be so rare?

Yupp not a very used pattern anymore. Ram 1500's are the only vehicle still made today that I know of that use 5x5.5 and 16" wheels are a thign of the past unfortunatly.

joepizuro · Oct 2, 2013

How would these work?

Wheel Details - Discount Tire Direct

Johnn123 · Oct 2, 2013

Would work width wise, you'd have to find out the backspacing and offset.

joepizuro · Oct 2, 2013

Wheel Details - Discount Tire Direct

These have a -6 offset and are 8.5" wide.

Merc225hp · Oct 2, 2013

For a 16x8 you need a -6 to -11 offset, for a 16x10 you need a -36 offset.

joepizuro · Oct 2, 2013

So for a 16x8.5 a -6 offset won't be good enough? Running 35s ofc.

Merc225hp · Oct 3, 2013

Should be fine, I am using a 16x8.5 -6 wheel now and 35's with the 7" lift no rubbing at all.

ChillyPhil · Oct 14, 2013

I forget what offset/backspacing my wheels are but they fit 33x12.50s easily without any rub. I got them off Summit too but they're 15" wheels.

Going 4.56s in Spring and 35s this Christmas. I shouldn't have any problem with rubbing with them either.

Johnn123 · Oct 14, 2013

ChillyPhil said:
I forget what offset/backspacing my wheels are but they fit 33x12.50s easily without any rub. I got them off Summit too but they're 15" wheels.

Going 4.56s in Spring and 35s this Christmas. I shouldn't have any problem with rubbing with them either.

Remember what the part number for them was? Might help out a bit

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