Should I get 17s?

[Bucket81]

I need to get new tires, and heard from a friend that theres more options with 17s vs my 16s Discount has to order the factory size but id like to get an easily obtainable size.

 

[Whitson Metalworks]

This day and age there should be no problem finding a killer set of 16's. So many brands and styles to choose from. I wouldn't upgrade to 17 wheels and tires unless an almost free deal fell into my lap. 3rd gens just look good with 16's I think. Should only take a day or two for them to get some tires in.

 

[Brilliant]

I need to get new tires, and heard from a friend that theres more options with 17s vs my 16s Discount has to order the factory size but id like to get an easily obtainable size.

stay 16s if you can, more choices I think

 

[imboredeveryday]

17s r nice but you do pay alittle bit more for tires with them i had a choice keep my 16 and put tires on it or take my old 17s off my 1st gen that had plenty of tread only reason i have 17s

 

[Harleydoc]

I have a buddy that has 17 he hates them because of tire choices out there.

 

[jsukey]

I absolutely love my 17"s!! Think I paid $225 for the set with a set of decent tires included. Got probably 20,000 miles out of them before I decided to change to an A/T. Turned around and sold my factory 16" stockers for $125. Love the new look of the 17"! There's plenty of places to find tires for 16" or 17". Don't let that scare you.
P.S. - It's squatting like that because I have the back loaded with gear and a receiver hitch cargo basket with a big tool box, carrying about 150 lbs. worth of tools!

 

[jsukey]

I pretty much always find my tires off of Craigslist. The set of BFGoodrich A/T's that I'm running now in the pic above were newer takeoffs. I paid $225 for all 4 plus $50 to get them mounted and balanced. I just typed in my tire size and this was one of the first things that popped up. Set of LT265/70/17 BF Goodrich A/T 80% Tread
$250 mounted and balanced! You can't beat that! Just make sure there aren't any bubbles or broken belts!

 

[cj80cruiser]

When I was looking to buy tires earlier this year 17s were plentiful on craigslist. Most newer trucks have 17s or larger so you can find a lot of that size barely used.

I finally found a set of 16s for a good deal. Both wheel sizes have advantages.

 

[Bucket81]

I think thats really where they where going with it, you can get used tires easier then 16s. I haven't really decided, I don't really care how they look.