I'd like to get this set of steel wheels from roverparts. My current tire size is 255/65-16, and eventually would like to get 265/70-16 (with 2" OME lift). These wheels will fit both sizes right? The steelies are 16x7, and from the owner's handbook it looks like my current alloys are 8J x 16. What size is that? Can I look on the back of my wheel to find it? Thanx.

-D2G

 

Both should fit, I'd just go higher in the 255 though, the wider will look like balloons.

 

Since my DII will be mostly a daily driver, even after the lift, I figured it would be better to go wider than taller for the sake of handling.

-D2G

 

A wider tire is going to "float" down the road. You will have less stable handling than with a skinnier tire. Especially in rain and snow.

 

You will need to decide as to the width size you want, I have nly run 8" wheels on my truck and most people in the 3 different Rover clubs I have been in only run 8's. Your current wheels are 8"s wide, which is a size that will easily handle any tire you decide to use.
What is the truck used for, If you want a little height and width I would suggest that your next tire size be a 245/75/16.
The price for the wheels that you are looking for is a little high. You might call Tina at http://www.trekoutfitters.com/extra/...gear/index.htm
and consider some of here.
Good luck whatever way you go.

 

Thanks DM, after thinking about it some more last night, and before reading your reply this morning I decided to keep the 16x8 wheel size. I sent an email to Tina asking about how much 5 16x8's shipped would be. On my list of upgrades I have both 265/70-16 and 245/75-16 listed but wasn't sure which set to choose. Looks like I'll go with your suggestion Mike, and put on the 245/75-16 tires once I get the OME.

-D2G

 

Good choice, the 265/70/16 would be too much for the truck with out a lift.
You'll like the 245's, have any idea of what tire brand you'll be buying?

 

Will the 245's fit without a lift? I haven't looked for bigger tires yet but plan to get them when I purchase the 2" OME lift (which won't be until spring). I currently have Geolanders with a good amount of tread left. My plan is to put the Geo's on the steelies for now, then do the spring upgrade.

-D2G

 

245's are great without a lift.

 

If the 245's go on now is there any need for larger tires after the lift? Seems like once the lift is installed I want as much room for articulation of the tires. Also, will the spare tire have mounting issues with the 245's? Thanks for all your advice Mike.

-D2G