Wheel width - 16x10 or 16x8?

[robby830]

I'll be looking for wheels in the near future and just wanted some thoughts on what width I should go with. Is 16x10 possible? What size lift, if any, is needed to make it fit? Does offset mater? Or shoud I just stick with 16x8 or maybe 16x9?


Thanks,
Robby

 

[FROADER]

What size tires are you wanting to get?

It's really personal preference for the looks that the different width give. I don't like the look of balloon tires, so I'd stick with the 8" wide.

The 10" would probably work if you get the correct (less - about 3.75") backspacing.

 

[robby830]

Thanks for the reply and input! I have 265 75 16 on now on my stock rims. Might go 285 once they wear out. I want it to look wider than stock. Just not sure if 16x8 would be much of a difference.

No lift or trimming needed if I go 10"?

 

[FROADER]

Your current tire is basically 32x10.5

285/70/16 is basically 32x11.5
285/75/16 is basically 33x11.5

Check out this chart in the Tires & Wheels section to see what modifications would be needed for that. BTW it needs to be updated, but the 2002-2005 part applies to your 2008.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67200

You will probably need to lift and trim for a 285 on a 10" wheel. They will definitely look wider than stock on an 8" wheel too.

Check this thread for pics of different size wheels and tires on 06-10 rigs.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274859