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Z71 4x4
03-12-2010, 05:53 PM
It’s time to replace the tires and I thought I would do the wheels at the same time.
I’m down to two choices that I like and can’t decide between the two…..

1. Go up to 17” wheel Gatlin?
Wheels, I like the Liquid Metal Gatlin’s…. rated at 3,415 lbs $189.00
17x9, +10mm offset
100016

100012
Tires, Nitto Terra Grapplers AT Rated at 3,197 lbs $193.00 each
LT265/70R17E1 121R B

2. Stay 16” with Colt?
Wheels, American Outlaw Wheels… rated at 3,415 lbs $164.00 each
16x8, -6mm offset
100015


100011
Tires, Nitto Terra Grapplers AT Rated at 3,417 lbs $174.00 each
LT265/75R16E1 123Q B

The 16” tire gives me 3,417 lbs where the 17” tire only gives me 3,197 lbs….
The 17” wheel gives me +10mm offset and the 16” gives me -6mm….


Other than weight (and about $200), does anyone see any problems with either setup?

2500HDZ06
03-12-2010, 07:24 PM
I was thinking about aftermarket rims also but decided to with a set of oem hummer H2 wheels. Good price and good quality.

Z71 4x4
03-12-2010, 07:27 PM
Did you change tires or go with a new size?

carter_44
03-12-2010, 07:31 PM
between those two i like the american outlaws best

2500HDZ06
03-12-2010, 08:39 PM
Did you change tires or go with a new size?
Going to go with a 295 70 17 Hankook

13Fox
03-12-2010, 10:08 PM
I like the Gatlins best but they look like they may be harder to clean and the 17" tires will cost a little more.

Can't go wrong with the Hummer wheels thought, I'm looking for some myself.