16x8 or 17x9 for 35s?
09-24-2013, 10:46 AM
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For some reason, if one day you want to swtich to a big brake kit, you will need 17" rims. I have actually the same Pro Comp 7069 in 16x8 on 315/75R16 and really love them. But with all the weight added by rims, tires, suspension, bumpers.... you will see that you loose some brake power. If i had to buy again, I would probably go with 17x9 rims.
If I remember well, 17x9 is the minimum to be used with the Teraflex Big Brake Kit, due to bigger rotor, if i'm not wrong....
If I remember well, 17x9 is the minimum to be used with the Teraflex Big Brake Kit, due to bigger rotor, if i'm not wrong....
Also, I like 17s for any HD steering components you may want to add as well as the 17 x 9 if you ever want to go to 37s just like most of us end up wanting to do.
Plus most of your tire selection will be broader. I went for cheap and bought 15s....kicking myself now.
09-24-2013, 11:21 AM
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This ^^^^^ Also, I like 17s for any HD steering components you may want to add as well as the 17 x 9 if you ever want to go to 37s just like most of us end up wanting to do. Plus most of your tire selection will be broader. I went for cheap and bought 15s....kicking myself now.
09-24-2013, 01:56 PM
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I probably would have went with the 17's. They are a great all around size and offer a ton of tire choices. I personally think the 17" looks perfect on a JK.
09-24-2013, 05:51 PM
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