I have plans to put 9.00 r16 Michelin XL's on mu truck and need to know if 1- will they fit without lifting or cutting and 2- will 16" rims fit on my truck, it has 17" stock rims now.

Oh this is gonna be good

You didn't even tell us what truck you have. You sir are a fucking idiot and deserve the beating that is forthcoming. :laughing:

If this is still here tomorrow I'll have to come back and mess with this guy. I'm too tired to put enough effort into it tonight, lol.

since he says it has 17"ers stock, I'm guessing it is at least a 2000ish vintage, if not newer, so, no, they wont fit.

Now, if you were like me, and had a 1954 M37, yes, they will, with lots of room to spare.

Once you clear up this little detail, we can help you out.

since he says it has 17"ers
we can help you out.

mabye he could just put some dubbs with spinners on it and not worry about the michilins, and it is obvious THERE IS NO HELPING THIS GUY

:shaking: WOW

We should beat the shit out of this guy...I mean we are going to be paying for his health care.

Don't listen to all of these negitive Nancys. Yes they will fit, and no you won't have to cut anything. Go ahead and drop the coins for your new rims, and tires. You did the right thing asking here before you spent all of that money, it's just too bad some of us won't give you an honest answer..........post up pics of your mystery truck with the stock rims(before) and with the new rims installed(after). All of the bad/negitive comments are from guys who are just jealous....don't pay then any mind, and just dooo it.

From now on please pm PwrWagons4ever for all newbie, towrig and didn't search questions.

I was hoping he was being sarcastic, lol.

From now on please pm PwrWagons4ever for all newbie, towrig and didn't search questions.

I'd better bow out of newb questions....I tend to get hollered at........:D

I was hoping he was being sarcastic, lol.

:smokin:

I have plans to put 9.00 r16 Michelin XL's on mu truck and need to know if 1- will they fit without lifting or cutting and 2- will 16" rims fit on my truck, it has 17" stock rims now.

Don't let the "Internet Tough Guys" here scare you away. Since you stated 17" wheels are stock on your truck, I am going to guess it is a 2003 or newer "3rd Gen" truck. If so the tires will clear the wheel wells, BUT 16" wheels will not clear the rotors. This leaves you with 2 options.

A: Pick out a set of 16" wheels you like, and grind the outer edge of the calipers until they clear by ~ 1/4" or so. There is plenty of extra iron on the calipers to do this.

B: You can mount the 16" XLs on 17" rims but you have to cut the innermost 1/2" off the tire bead. Remember to cut off only 1/2" because it comes off both sides, 1/2 + 1/2 =1" so the 16" tire would then fit the 17" wheel. It does not have to be perfectly centered, as the outside dialmeter of the tire is what is important afterall, that is the part that is touching the pavement as it rolls. Any slight imperfections from cutting can be balanced out with a good spin balancer, and adjusting the tire pressure. Remember to run a slightly lower air pressure, as you have less air volume in the tire since you have cut some out of the center.

I have seen a write up on this before, Ill try to search for it later, and post the link.

Think he will fall for it?

285 75 17 is another option. 34" tall. Toyo and Nitto make them. They fit late model Dodges without any modifications. Toyo muds make many Dodges pull right even with proper alignment. AT's don't.

Don't let the "Internet Tough Guys" here scare you away. Since you stated 17" wheels are stock on your truck, I am going to guess it is a 2003 or newer "3rd Gen" truck. If so the tires will clear the wheel wells, BUT 16" wheels will not clear the rotors. This leaves you with 2 options.

A: Pick out a set of 16" wheels you like, and grind the outer edge of the calipers until they clear by ~ 1/4" or so. There is plenty of extra iron on the calipers to do this.

B: You can mount the 16" XLs on 17" rims but you have to cut the innermost 1/2" off the tire bead. Remember to cut off only 1/2" because it comes off both sides, 1/2 + 1/2 =1" so the 16" tire would then fit the 17" wheel. It does not have to be perfectly centered, as the outside dialmeter of the tire is what is important afterall, that is the part that is touching the pavement as it rolls. Any slight imperfections from cutting can be balanced out with a good spin balancer, and adjusting the tire pressure. Remember to run a slightly lower air pressure, as you have less air volume in the tire since you have cut some out of the center.

I have seen a write up on this before, Ill try to search for it later, and post the link.

Think he will fall for it?

option B. makes the most sense:laughing:

I'm jealous!! (:flipoff2:PowerWagons4ever) Also I say again.... WOW:D!! :laughing:

Seriously though... I would go for both options A & B! I mean do a little of each! You could go ahead and grind down the calipers, might want to take a bit out of the rotors while you are at at. The easiest way to accomplish this is to jack up the truck and put it on jackstands, take your current 17s off and then have someone else get in the driver's seat, put it in 4 wheel drive, then start driving. This will efficiently turn the rotors and you can just sit there with a grinder!!!! :D

Then get the tires and trim the inside of them by having a kid push them along as you take the same grinder to the inside of them to take that 1/2" off of them. That should keep them pretty even so you can use less weight when balancing!!

No matter which way you go... good luck!!

The answer to this question can be found in this thread:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=864445

Read post #6.

I'm jealous!! (:flipoff2:PowerWagons4ever) Also I say again.... WOW:D!! :laughing:

Seriously though... I would go for both options A & B! I mean do a little of each! You could go ahead and grind down the calipers, might want to take a bit out of the rotors while you are at at. The easiest way to accomplish this is to jack up the truck and put it on jackstands, take your current 17s off and then have someone else get in the driver's seat, put it in 4 wheel drive, then start driving. This will efficiently turn the rotors and you can just sit there with a grinder!!!! :D

Then get the tires and trim the inside of them by having a kid push them along as you take the same grinder to the inside of them to take that 1/2" off of them. That should keep them pretty even so you can use less weight when balancing!!

No matter which way you go... good luck!!



I love it! Maybe he should just duct tape a 7" grinder to the hub turn it on and put it in gear, it will clearance itself. Ha got to love these questions.