Author Topic: Cheapest 17s (Read 10719 times)

95toyrunner · « **on:** Jun 25, 2012, 12:13:14 PM »

I see that most people are ditching their 15" rims in favor of 17". I'm thinking about giving into this fad. Who sells the cheapest 17" steelies?

86rustbucket · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2012, 12:39:53 PM »

Probably the pro comps from 4wheel parts. http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/52-Rock-Crawler-Series-Gloss-Black-Powder-Wheels.aspx?t_c=11&t_s=209&t_pt=100021&t_pl=100347&t_pn=PCW52-7883R2.5

I think most people go with 17s because nobody makes any tires bigger than 35" for a 15"rim anymore.

bigarms23 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 25, 2012, 08:18:16 PM »

thats not true pitbull and interco i think are the only 2 for bigger than a 35 in a 15rim

yota_krawler · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 25, 2012, 10:18:36 PM »

ive been looking into this as well. seems you can still get tires in a 15" wheel but 17s are quickly becoming the new 15" wheel. I looked at a set on summit, crager soft 8s 17x9 i think were 92 a wheel.

95toyrunner · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 25, 2012, 10:37:51 PM »

Maxis still sells the creepy crawler in 15" I believe but I'm leaning more towards 37" mtr kevlars.

yoshaleng · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 25, 2012, 11:00:25 PM »

that's what I went with...37*12.5*17 MTR w/ Kevlar and 17" alluminum rims(just 3 weeks old). Hey 95Toyrunner, will you take mine (just tires? I want to go 38*14.5*17 MTR's, I'll pay for the difference.

95toyrunner · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 25, 2012, 11:10:32 PM »

How much?

95toyrunner · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 25, 2012, 11:16:50 PM »

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWheelDetail.do?bp=6-139.7*6-5.5&tc=UNI297&c=1&rcz=93619&pc=52201&wd=17&rw=&rc=CAFINT&desktop=true

Cheapest ones so far!

95toyrunner · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 25, 2012, 11:18:19 PM »

Don't click on link, highlight and copy every thing and paste in search bar

yoshaleng · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 26, 2012, 12:11:14 AM »

I paid 367 each tire and 95 per wheel.

coontailcrawler · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 01, 2012, 05:06:56 PM »

Im pretty sure super swamper sells for 15" rims as well

95toyrunner · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 01, 2012, 05:10:51 PM »

Interco is super swamper. How many teeth were on that ring gear spencer?

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 01, 2012, 05:29:14 PM »

Quote from: 87FoRunner on Jun 26, 2012, 12:11:14 AM

I paid 367 each tire and 95 per wheel.

Where did you get the wheels? Seems like a good price.

TimberlineBryce · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 01, 2012, 08:42:45 PM »

Wondering the same thing why is everyone ditching thier 15 for 17? 15in tires are way cheaper and more sidewall with a 15 would make for a softer ride on the trail?? And dude 37s look like there's no room for flex, just gonna rub?? $:-\$

kneedownnate · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 01, 2012, 10:31:42 PM »

Quote from: yota_krawler on Jun 25, 2012, 10:18:36 PM

ive been looking into this as well. seems you can still get tires in a 15" wheel but 17s are quickly becoming the new 15" wheel. I looked at a set on summit, crager soft 8s 17x9 i think were 92 a wheel.

These are cheaper, and fyi, cragar and unique are probably the same wheel.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWheelDetail.do?bp=6-139.7*6-5.5&tc=UNI297&c=1&pc=52201&wd=17&rw=&rc=CANINT

kneedownnate · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 01, 2012, 10:33:35 PM »

Link didn't work, but go to their site and look up 17" wheels in 6x5.5" lug pattern and the first option should be the black uniques.

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 01, 2012, 10:40:58 PM »

Link works, you just forgot the h at the very beginning $Beer Chug\'n$ So far the cheapest option I've seen.

yoshaleng · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 03:34:39 AM »

Quote from: Peterbuilt84 on Jul 01, 2012, 05:29:14 PM

Where did you get the wheels? Seems like a good price.

I took a look at my invoice from america's tires and found out that they charged me 85.00 per wheel when they quoted me 95.00.

yoshaleng · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 03:42:20 AM »

Quote from: TaroVr6 on Jul 01, 2012, 08:42:45 PM

Wondering the same thing why is everyone ditching thier 15 for 17? 15in tires are way cheaper and more sidewall with a 15 would make for a softer ride on the trail?? And dude 37s look like there's no room for flex, just gonna rub?? $:-\$

not true...here's a few flex shots from my old truck w/ 37x14.5x15 toyo's on 4" lift. it tucked nicely and no rubs.

yoshaleng · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 03:45:38 AM »

I would stayed with 15's but 37" MTR's aren't available in 15".

95toyrunner · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 07:19:27 AM »

Quote from: 87FoRunner on Jul 02, 2012, 03:45:38 AM

I would stayed with 15's but 37" MTR's aren't available in 15".

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IronClad · « **Reply #21 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 02:03:56 PM »

Quote from: TaroVr6 on Jul 01, 2012, 08:42:45 PM

Wondering the same thing why is everyone ditching thier 15 for 17? 15in tires are way cheaper and more sidewall with a 15 would make for a softer ride on the trail??

Here is why 17's are better than 15's. LESS SIDEWALL. Why is less sidewall better you say ? Well when you are aired down on the trail and you turn your tires you will see that your rim will actually start to turn first before the tire. With a smaller rim and a huge tire with lots of sidewall you lose turning ability due to tons of sidewall wash. Yeah the ride might be slightly more cushy but you would never notice it unless you hit a bump so hard that it smashes into the rim. So basically with a larger rim you still keep your ground clearance with bigger tires but dont have the draw backs of a small rim.

95toyrunner · « **Reply #22 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 02:36:01 PM »

Yeah that totally makes sense and I understand now. But is it worth the extra $100 per tire and $50 per wheel?! That's $600 difference per set!

REG535 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 02:45:35 PM »

To me its not , bigger sidewalls seems like more rubber where you need it most.

emsvitil · « **Reply #24 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 03:03:38 PM »

So I can get 255 / 70 17s to replace my 31 10.50 15s............

95toyrunner · « **Reply #25 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 03:09:29 PM »

Quote from: ToxicYoat on Jul 02, 2012, 02:45:35 PM

To me its not , bigger sidewalls seems like more rubber where you need it most.

I know right. Whyd the tire companies go and screw us over! Probably some ploy to get more money lol. But honestly if the MTR was still available in 37/12.5/15 we wouldn't even be having this conversation

kneedownnate · « **Reply #26 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 11:45:12 PM »

Quote from: Peterbuilt84 on Jul 01, 2012, 10:40:58 PM

Link works, you just forgot the h at the very beginning $Beer Chug\'n$ So far the cheapest option I've seen.

Strange, I just right clicked and copy/pasted

RabbleRunner · « **Reply #27 on:** Jul 10, 2012, 04:03:51 PM »

The theory behind 17s is sidewall stability. It really came from the 37in Krawler and it's development (from what I understand). BFG was looking to optimize sidewall flex as well as side load stability in off camber/turning situations. The 17 was the best compromise. Now, when you step up to a 39 or 40 inch tire, you really need a rim that is something like 18 or larger to retain the same stability and performance. Aftermarket companies obviously don't supply odd ball sizes like that, so companies are limited to 17s or 20s. Notice that the new 42in Krawler ONLY comes in a 20in rim? Well, it's not because BFG wanted their sponsored drivers looking like ballers, it's because it needed it in order to retain performance.

Nimyad · « **Reply #28 on:** Jul 10, 2012, 07:08:19 PM »

Another cheap 17 you could get would be some factory later model toy wheels off Craigslist and just run wheel spacers. I see them all the time for 100-200 a set, usually alloy

yota_krawler · « **Reply #29 on:** Jul 11, 2012, 07:45:10 PM »

20s on 40s???

lol now 15s look small to me, 17s look normal and 20s are on the big side. My shop has a set of 6 spoke 28s!! They are HUGE, whatever the customer wants...

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