Opinion on tire setup.

[logman]

Hey everyone.

Currently I am in the process of purchasing a ebony 1999 VX with stock 16inch rims. I've been digging and searching on the forums, and have found the tires I want. (cant wait to get it!!)

Nitto Terra Grapplers 265/75-16. I also wanted to get some cheap rims for the tires, as they may get damaged :bgwp:

I can pick up the Nitto tires at a local shop.

From what I have read these tires will require minor trimming of the front cladding. Is this correct?
Also, what load rating do I need? I saw someone in a long lost post that said "D" was good.

What is your opinion on these rims
http://www.wheelsbymbmotoring.com/pr...hp?wheel=Razor

I can get them for 80 bucks a piece. Has anyone purchased these? I guess a rim is a rim right, or is there a width issue I may run into?

Thanks!

--Joel

[etlsport]

why not just grab a set of stock 16s from an older trooper or rodeo, probably be cheaper and you wont have to worry about fit/offset since they are the same as stock, of course they wont look as nice but if they are just for offroading...

[Ldub]

From what I have read these tires will require minor trimming of the front cladding. Is this correct?
Also, what load rating do I need? I saw someone in a long lost post that said "D" was good.
I guess a rim is a rim right, or is there a width issue I may run into?

A little trimming...yes, E-Z

Load range C or D is fine.

NO, a rim is not a rim...offset, center bore diameter, & width are all factors that will have an effect on fitment.

Search "centerbore", "backspacing" & "offset" for more info.

[snowtrooper1966]

Anyone have any experience with these tires?

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/AT-MT...re-MT-KL71.htm

I saw them locally on a truck, they looked pretty nice.
James

[Ldub]

Anyone have any experience with these tires?

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/AT-MT...re-MT-KL71.htm

I saw them locally on a truck, they looked pretty nice.
James

No experience, but I like the tread. Probably less noisy than Mud Grapplers.

[snowtrooper1966]

They look even better in person. Cool sidewall design as well...
James

[Ldub]

They look even better in person. Cool sidewall design as well...
James

Not too many sizes available as yet...(from disc. tire direct website)

35X1250R-18D2 118Q B $302.00

38X1550R-18D2 128Q B $326.00

[snowtrooper1966]

OK, I know I'm gonna get it for this..but do any of those two relate to the size I have now, 285/60R 18?
James