17 inch rims down to 16 inch? - AUSJEEPOFFROAD.COM Jeep News Australia and New Zealand

Go Back   AUSJEEPOFFROAD.COM Jeep News Australia and New Zealand > JEEP GARAGE > KK Cherokee
Reload this Page 17 inch rims down to 16 inch?
Register Forums Trading Your Jeep My Garage Mark All Read

Post New Thread  Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1  
Old 05-09-2016
Skeletor  Skeletor is offline
I just registered
  
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 7
What Jeep do I drive?: KJ
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Check out my Ride(s)
Default 17 inch rims down to 16 inch?
Hi guys,

Ive got a 2010 KK.

My tyre guy reckons that I need to change rims down from the current 17 inch to 16 inch in order to get a really good 4wd tyres.

It's a fairly expensive exercise. But I do live in the Kimberley in WA so there's heaps of off roading.

Has anyone else done this or got any thoughts about it? The tyre guy is pretty friendly but he does have some self interest in selling me more stuff

Cheers.
  #2  
Old 05-09-2016
mjl's Avatar
mjl  mjl is offline
Senior Newbie
  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 84
What Jeep do I drive?: WH
Likes: 7
Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Check out my Ride(s)
Default
Probably more choice in 16" but most of the patterns should be available or something close. There are a lot of 4wd tire options out there now for 17" - you may not get exactly the same size you have but you are allowed some variation from the tire sticker on your vehicle. Some problems you may face like many of us Grand Cherokee owners are the brake caliper housing or rotor diameter may be too large to down size. Hopefully that wont be an issue for your Cherokee?
__________________
cheers...
MJL
Adelaide Jeep Club
_________>>>>>>>>
Last edited by mjl; 05-09-2016 at 01:50 PM.
  #3  
Old 05-09-2016
KKnut's Avatar
KKnut  KKnut is offline
AJOR Silver
  
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Blue Mountains
Posts: 1,401
What Jeep do I drive?: KK
Likes: 150
Liked 110 Times in 80 Posts
Default
With a 2010 you'll fit 16" rims, not sure about in the Kimberly but generally more options equals better price.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2010 KK Sport, LPG, Mygig, Uconnect, JBA UCAs, 3" CRDstu lift & Uneek bull bar.
  #4  
Old 05-09-2016
chris0375's Avatar
chris0375  chris0375 is offline
Lowranger Shocker
  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,711
What Jeep do I drive?: JK
Likes: 401
Liked 404 Times in 293 Posts
Default
Second hand wheels should be pretty cheap.
__________________
2008 2 Door JK CRD auto
  #5  
Old 05-09-2016
mjl's Avatar
mjl  mjl is offline
Senior Newbie
  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 84
What Jeep do I drive?: WH
Likes: 7
Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Check out my Ride(s)
Default
Looks like the KK came with 16" 17" and 18" options so probably you can drop down. Check your tire sticker and your state website for allowable vehicle modifications and from there you can work out what options you can look at.

Sent from my HTC_0PJA10 using Aussie Jeep Offroad mobile app
__________________
cheers...
MJL
Adelaide Jeep Club
_________>>>>>>>>
  #6  
Old 06-09-2016
brucet's Avatar
brucet  brucet is offline
Established Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 164
What Jeep do I drive?: KK
Likes: 0
Liked 9 Times in 7 Posts
Default
KK Jets also had 20 inch rims.

Keep in mind that Toyota Prado/Land Cruisers mostly have 17 inch rims. So I can't see having supply issues with tyre for 17 inch rims. Me thinks your dealer needs to do a rethink.

regards
__________________
2012 3.7. KK Jet.
  #7  
Old 06-09-2016
chris0375's Avatar
chris0375  chris0375 is offline
Lowranger Shocker
  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,711
What Jeep do I drive?: JK
Likes: 401
Liked 404 Times in 293 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by brucet View Post

Keep in mind that Toyota Prado/Land Cruisers mostly have 17 inch rims. So I can't see having supply issues with tyre for 17 inch rims. Me thinks your dealer needs to do a rethink.

regards
Correct me if I am wrong but surely a land cruiser uses a bigger diameter tyre.

There is no doubt more choice and better pricing with a 16 inch tyre.
__________________
2008 2 Door JK CRD auto
Post New Thread  Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On




All times are GMT +10. The time now is 01:22 AM.


Advertisements


www.ausjeepoffroad.com - Archive - Top


AJOR does not vouch for or warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any message, and are not responsible for the contents of any message. The messages express the views of the author of the message, not necessarily the views of AJOR or any entity associated with AJOR, nor should any advice be substituted as technical advice replacing that of a mechanic. You agree, through your use of this service, that you will not use AJOR to post any material which is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, religious, political or otherwise violative of any law. You agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by you or by AJOR. The owner, administrators and moderators of AJOR reserve the right to delete any message or members for any or no reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless AJOR, the administrators, moderators, and their agents with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). The use of profile signatures to intentionally mislead or misdirect any member on this forum is not acceptable and may result in your account being suspended. Any trip that is organised through the AJOR forum is participated at your own risk. If you or your vehicle is damaged it is your responsibility, not that of the person that posted the thread, message or topic initiating the trip, nor the organisers of AJOR or moderators of any specific forum. This forum and associated website is the property of AJOR. No user data is harvested and no information supplied in your registration will be sold for profit.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

AJOR © 2002 - 2024 AUSJEEPOFFROAD.COM. All corporate trademarked names and logos are property of their respective owners. Ausjeepoffroad is in no way associated with DaimlerChrysler Corporation or Fiat Jeep.
www.ausjeep.com www.ausjeep.com.au www.midlifemate.com ausjeepforum.com www.r9kustoms.com
vB Ad Management by =RedTyger=