Which deal is better? Market is flooded with take-off Bronco Wheels/Tires.

[Pancho Kornwallace]

I have a Base Manual 2-door Bronco and I have been looking for a second set of wheels/tires. I am shocked at how many steelies are out there. Two excellent deals out there in my local Facebook Marketplace:

1. I can get 5 black diamond 17" steelies with TPS sensors for $150. I saw some slightly used Jeep mud tires for $600 as well. (285/70R17, 33"). ~$120 for mounting, balancing = total cost $870.

2. I can also get 5 Outer Banks 32" takeoff Tires with Wheels and TPS Sensors for $500.

Debating which is a better deal. My intent is to keep my base steelies with 30s for the winter and switch to the other tires for the summer. The first deal is closer to what I want for the off-road long term, but the second deal is really does give me a different look is probably better for all around driving. I really like the design of the Outbanks wheel. Also, I can go ahead and swap out my base wheels for 33 inch mud tires when I can afford it in the future.

Which deal is better do you think?

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[RagnarKon]

Option 1.

The Black Diamond wheels are 17" wheels, which is more or less the de-facto standard wheel size for off-road vehicles. So your tire choices will be much more plentiful than 18" wheels when it comes time to replace them in the future. In addition, if you decide you don't like the Black Diamond wheels... you'll have many more 17" aftermarket choices at your disposal.

That said, the 18" wheel size is usually the "default" factory size for pickup trucks. So it isn't like there are any shortage of tires for 18" rims. And if you like the look of the Outer Banks wheels more than the Black Diamond wheels, they aren't a bad choice. Just know most off-road oriented wheels/tires are based on 17" rims.

 

[tblock]

I have a set of big bend take offs. 10,000 miles on them, Wheels Tires and TPS $400.

 

[Pancho Kornwallace]

I have a set of big bend take offs. 10,000 miles on them, Wheels Tires and TPS $400.

That is a great deal!

 

[tblock]

Wife wants them out of garage, headed up to Michigan (Brighton) on Friday.

 

[Pancho Kornwallace]

Option 1.

The Black Diamond wheels are 17" wheels, which is more or less the de-facto standard wheel size for off-road vehicles. So your tire choices will be much more plentiful than 18" wheels when it comes time to replace them in the future. In addition, if you decide you don't like the Black Diamond wheels... you'll have many more 17" aftermarket choices at your disposal.

That said, the 18" wheel size is usually the "default" factory size for pickup trucks. So it isn't like there are any shortage of tires for 18" rims. And if you like the look of the Outer Banks wheels more than the Black Diamond wheels, they aren't a bad choice. Just know most off-road oriented wheels/tires are based on 17" rims.

I have not really thought about that! Thanks! So you are saying 17" would be better than EITHER 16" or 18"? If I get the Outer Banks wheels then those become my daily driver/winter tires, then my 16" steelies will likely get the bigger mud tires for the Summer.

 

[RagnarKon]

I have not really thought about that! Thanks! So you are saying 17" would be better than EITHER 16" or 18"? If I get the Outer Banks wheels then those become my daily driver/winter tires, then my 16" steelies will likely get the bigger mud tires for the Summer.

If by "better" you mean "easiest to find wheels/tires for". Then yes... 17" is better.

Both 16" and 18" would work just fine, and you could argue that 16" is the better off-road wheel size since it leaves more room for tire sidewall. But 17" wheels are by far the most common wheel size for off-road vehicles, so you will find the widest selection of wheels/tires in the future if you stick with 17" wheels.

 

[JaxGtc]

I have a Base Manual 2-door Bronco and I have been looking for a second set of wheels/tires. I am shocked at how many steelies are out there. Two excellent deals out there in my local Facebook Marketplace:

1. I can get 5 black diamond 17" steelies with TPS sensors for $150. I saw some slightly used Jeep mud tires for $600 as well. (285/70R17, 33"). ~$120 for mounting, balancing = total cost $870.

2. I can also get 5 Outer Banks 32" takeoff Tires with Wheels and TPS Sensors for $500.

Debating which is a better deal. My intent is to keep my base steelies with 30s for the winter and switch to the other tires for the summer. The first deal is closer to what I want for the off-road long term, but the second deal is really does give me a different look is probably better for all around driving. I really like the design of the Outbanks wheel. Also, I can go ahead and swap out my base wheels for 33 inch mud tires when I can afford it in the future.

Which deal is better do you think?

Those are insane prices. My dealer had a set of 5 brand new OBX tires and wheels complete for a grand and I thought that was good. I love the height and stance of the 18's. Its also a good looking wheel. The dueler ATs have excellent road qualities. I intend to stick with the OEM when I replace the dueler. Wife said NO to a stack of tires sitting in the way for 2 years.

 

[Bigred86]

If it was me, id go for the obx wheel and tires, then id put off road tires on the base steelies. with the obx package you have a set up ready to go.

 

[SeaVee]

I can’t get rid of my 5 OBX rims with 18 miles on them. Down to 350 on FB with no takers. Need them gone.

 

[DirtMountainMan]

Option 1. I purchased some 17" Method wheels and found a new set of Jeep takeoff BFG KO2 285/70R-17 (33") "C" load range and am very happy. The 33" tires really make the Bronco look "right". The Black Diamond stock 32" Grabbers just didn't fill out the wheel wells in my opinion and the same for the OB tires. 95% of my driving is street so the 33" -"C" rating is fine for me and I did not feel a significant difference in the ride when I switched. The steelies with 33" all day in my opinion...or hold out for good deal on Badlands 33" takeoffs for $1200 - $1500.

 

[Jazer]

If you like the OBX wheels - I'd go with those. Unless you off road a llot, I wouldn't option "mud" tires for a DD. A/Ts are a good option though. You are paying less for the OBX wheels, it's an easy swap and can find them for cheap with almost zero miles on them. They also look fantastic powder coated all black so if you chose to upgrade the tires eventually you could still change/upgrade their appearance. 17s are more common tire wise, but 18s are still easy to come by - you might just have to factor in a bit more of an increased cost from tire suppliers.

The market really is flooded with OBX wheels. I can't give mine away. Mine have a few thousand miles on them, not a single blemish, all TPMS, and have been listed for 600$ for almost a year, lol.

 

[tblock]

I think i have decided we would have a better chance selling the tires and tpms parts. keep rims...

 

[Pancho Kornwallace]

I think i have decided we would have a better chance selling the tires and tpms parts. keep rims...

Seems reasonable.

 

[tblock]

No i think we could get more selling Tires and TPSM then we are getting for sets

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