16 and 16.5

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Re: 16 and 16.5

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I mounted the tires on the rims earlier today but didn't get to take pic, I will take more tomorrow. they fill the well good and I will get about the same size for the front. 235/85/16 front and 305/70/16 back make a interesting look :woohoo:

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Re: 16 and 16.5

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a bent and cracker bead surface will break off sonner or later. and it will also let the rim leak sooner or later.
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Re: 16 and 16.5

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I am not going to use the other 2 rims any time soon for a couple reasons

1: don't mind my camera, the one with the bent and cracked bead is not usable right now
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2: I don't feel like dismounting the 235/85/16 tires and I don't think it is worth the time to put them on my rims
3: the 235/85/16 still have plenty of tread so they will stay how they are
4: I will get a different size tire for the front rims
5: I don't mind the look

here are some more pic of the wheels on the truck
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if I feel like it I will take pics of the both the 305/70/16 on the same side but for now there on the back
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Re: 16 and 16.5

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those look like steel rims. i thought they were aluminum. i am sorry about that. the steel one could be fixed i think.
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Re: 16 and 16.5

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its all right. they are aluminum and I know someone who can fix it for $60, I am trying to find out how much it would be to get 2 widened to 12" or see if eagle will make one offs of them. I think getting them widened would not be that strong
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Re: 16 and 16.5

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I just bought 2 285/75/16 tires, and got 1 mounted. seems like a good fit for the front

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