17 versus 18 inch wheels for bigger tires (37's 38's)?

[Darrell]

Which is better 17 inch rims or moving up to 18 inch rims when going to a bigger tire size like 37's or 38's. Is their any benefit to a larger rim?? Also how about width 12.5 13.5 or even 15 any added benefit with wider tires??

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[Roadbronc]

I'd recommend going to 17". Tire choices are much better and in general for especially offroading, the more sidewall height of the 17 is more desired. The tire choices alone is reason enough for me.

 

[Roadbronc]

I suspect even the 37 and 38 inch choices are better in 17, but haven't researched it.

 

[userdude]

You can go to 15" and get some Interco Irok's... lol Not really, I don't think the brake will fit. Would be a cool setup, though.

 

[Roadbronc]

I would be curious as to how small of wheel diameter that does fit the Bronco.

 

[Bikeric]

I would be curious as to how small of wheel diameter that does fit the Bronco.

16" steelies used to come on the Base.

 

[Roadbronc]

Perhaps that is the reason the 16 is the base size.

 

[Snacktime]

20s with 42" stickies for the win!

 

[mattymik]

I'd recommend going to 17". Tire choices are much better and in general for especially offroading, the more sidewall height of the 17 is more desired. The tire choices alone is reason enough for me.

Absolutely, unequivocally this. I have 18” wheels, which I love, but now am stuck with a smaller selection of tires and generally only more expensive options.

 

[DillonC]

No real benefit to the larger wheels. I stuck with 17's and 40's

 

[kodiakisland]

The benefit to larger wheels is the ability to go with larger rotors and calipers. Since you are most likely not doing that, there are more tire choices in 17 as opposed to 18. As far as width, it's personal preference and what you are doing. I prefer a more skinny tire. Some like fat tires.

 

[Sunday Money]

Also how about width 12.5 13.5 or even 15 any added benefit with wider tires??

Please promise to post photos if you go with 15" wide tires!!!

 

[BlueWaffle]

My e-rated 35s on 18s are ultimately a lighter setup than the same 35 on a 17" wheel..

Sidewall ain't light.

 

[Roadbronc]

You could be right, but in general, comparing a 17 and an 18 with the same overall height and width, the smaller wheel combo will be lighter, especially with most factory clunkers.

 

[BlueWaffle]

You could be right, but in general, comparing a 17 and an 18 with the same overall height and width, the smaller wheel combo will be lighter, especially with most factory clunkers.

I run method 316s and kenda klever rts... in my case... going with an 18" wheel is absolutely a lighter combo. Not the first time I've run into this phenomenon either... people underestimate the weight of a thick ass sidewall.

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