Wheels

[Rick Thompson]

I am looking at getting some inexpensive winter wheels and tires. Searching thru the used ones on craigslist and there is alot to look at.



What vehicle rims has anyone else purchased?



I have an 05' XLT 4x4 with the v6. I understand that stock is the 16x7 rim 5x114.3 with about a 4" backspacing and somewhere near 25-35mm offset.



Ideally I would like to move up to a 18" rim with a 8" width. I drive fairly quick and the truck has some cornering issues. I have the TT and shackles on it and currently use a 265\75 - R16 tire that has used up most of its tread. I can make the tire fit but what about rims??

 

[ray moyer]

i got mustang wheels for year round driving...

 

[Oliver Sosinsky]

If you're looking for a set to use in the snow, you shouldn't go wider than stock- wider tires do not perform well in the snow because they have a harder time displacing the snow to contact the road.



Are you talking about getting a second set of wheels for the summer, and using your stock wheels for the winter?