Tire Size Dilemna

[WyoCherokee]

Anyone running 315/75/16's or 35/12.5/17's? I am torn between the two sizes. I can get the 315's for about $200 cheaper for wheels and tires as a set. As much as i despise 17" rims on a off road rig, it seems it is my easiest gate way to 37's in the future.

[87Warrior]

If your end goal is 37" tires, follow a plan that can get you there.

 

I run 315/75r16 tires with TJ Moab wheels on my Wrangler. I like the tire size, but this size always looks small next to a true 35x12.5 tire. 

[Jeep Driver]

I'll just give you my take on it-

 

The last thing I want is what everyone else has. 

 

You'll have more options going metric. 

 

5x4.5 are becoming obsolete, yes, you'll always find soft 8s but for high-end wheels, getting harder to find, get what you want while you can. For example, Fuel makes one 18x10 in 5x4.5, that's it, Throttle. 

 

Manufacture actual size varies even within the same size, taller or more narrow..........etc...... Nitto makes the widest tread width within a given size. 

 

I've got 285/60/18 on 9" wheels, I'm going 325/60/18 on a 10" wheel after the new year. The 325 Nitto has an actual tread width of 12.2", that maybe wider than most 12.50 tires.  And I will be at 34" tire height, which is exactly what I want. 

 

Just study brands and actual sizes, find a wheel you like, enjoy. 

[Crash]

More options going the way of 17. Can still pick up metric for 17.