35s with 16" wheels?

[robo]

Getting a Squatched BL and I'm thinking, 16" wheels with the 35s would give less weight/rotational mass and more sidewall for better starts/stops and off roading vs 17" wheels right? I mean, they won't look quite as cool as 17"-20" wheels, but I'm a function over form kind of guy.
I like the Method Beadlock tech and they look great.
Looking for affirmation and/or constructive criticism.

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[Tricky Dick]

Nothing wrong with 16s. I'd look up the weights in both sizes of the specific wheels and tires you're interested in and see if there's really much of a difference. I have 17s and 35s and my tires are nearly 3x heavier than my wheels, an inch wouldn't change that very much.

 

[robo]

Nothing wrong with 16s. I'd look up the weights in both sizes of the specific wheels and tires your interested in and see if there's really much of a difference. I have 17s and 35s and my tires are nearly 3x heavier than my wheels, an inch wouldn't change that very much.

Thanks, good to know. If close in weight, pros/cons to more or less sidewall?

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Thanks, good to know. If close in weight, pros/cons to more or less sidewall?

More sidewall off-road is always good. On-road not so much. The difference between 16" & 17" would be minimal.

 

[MnLakeBum]

The location of the mass matters with the mass of the tire(further from the center of the hub) mattering more than the mass of the wheel. Going with a lighter tire will make for less rotational mass where it really matters. Of course some of the lighter tires have weaker sidewalls that are less ideal off road.

 

[robo]

The location of the mass matters with the mass of the tire(further from the center of the hub) mattering more than the mass of the wheel. Going with a lighter tire will make for less rotational mass where it really matters. Of course some of the lighter tires have weaker sidewalls that are less ideal off road.

That makes sense. thx

 

[Snacktime]

15" wheels use to be the standard off road and definitely help when running low tire pressure with allow the sidewalls to bulge. Zero draw backs for me running a smaller wheel offroad other than tire manufacturers don't make a lot of large tires that fit.

I bought 17s this time just because of tire selection. 16s limit you as most of the new tire designs are not manufactured in those sizes (35 & 37).

My same setup in 16x9 wheels and 315/75/16 tires was at least $100 cheaper per wheel & tire. So I understand the temptation and benefit of the smaller wheel.

 

[robo]

I have brand new set of Method 703 matte black available if interested. 17x8.5 0mm

Too much poke for me. I'm going +25
Thanks though. I saw your post on another thread and was considering it.

 

[Brock9281]

Too much poke for me. I'm going +25
Thanks though. I saw your post on another thread and was considering it.

Bummer…0mm places the tires flush with Sasquatch flares

 

[Merc4x4]

Will 16" wheels clear the brake components?

And as noted above, tire choice and availability will be greater with 17" wheels.

An extra 1/2" sidewall between 35" tire on 16" vs 17" wheels will not be noticeable in function, but looks are equally important in tire and wheel selection!

 

[robo]

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Will 16" wheels clear the brake components?

And as noted above, tire choice and availability will be greater with 17" wheels.

An extra 1/2" sidewall between 35" tire on 16" vs 17" wheels will not be noticeable in function, but looks are equally important in tire and wheel selection!

Thanks for all the input. Looks like I will be going with 17s. Lol

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