15" rims to 16" rims

[madmax]

I have found some rims that I like, they are 16X7", with the correct bolt pattern, with backspacing and offset close to the stock wheels, My question is, are there any drawbacks to going to a taller rim? I suppose I could use lower profile tires to try to maintain the same height as the stock wheels. My Comanche has not been lifted, has stock suspension.

 

Thanks for any input

[Pete M]

depending on how big they are now, you can go up in tire size a bit without any hassle.  up to 30" fits great (you'll have to do math to find the tire's diameter in inches since pretty much all 16" tires will come in the metric numbers).  some 31s fit too.

[Incommando]

Rim diameter means little when going bigger. Overall diameter does. I ran 16x7's and have for 4 years. There are plenty of charts out there to decode metric sizes. I use tire rack.com as you can search various brands. Not all tires of the same size are the same size ;)

 

I ran 245/75/16 on an unlifted 2wd with no rubbing. Your mileage may vary.

[COMJNUT]

You pay more for a tire that mounts to a 16" wheel than a 15" wheel of the same tire diameter even though there is less rubber on the 16".

[Eagle]

In general, 16" tires cost more than 15" tires of overall equal size.

 

I own two 2000 Cherokees. My wife's is a Classic, with 16" wheels. Mine is a Sport, with 15" wheels. The Sport came with 225/75R15 tires, the Classic came with 225/70R16 tires. They are the same diameter. The difference in aspect ratio makes up for the larger rims.

[ScottJeep]

It should all get down to the tire selected.  As suggested just use a tire size tool.  

 

Try the  Tirerack.com garage.... you can at least see what the FRONT of your MJ would look like.