Steel Rims

[thug1313]

A buddy of mine gave me 5 Wolf steel rims (NATO, I think). I was interested in replacing my alloy rims and also needed new tires anyway. Now I can do both at once. The rim dimensions are stamped 6.5j x 16 x 20.6. Although I understand all 3 aspects of those numbers, I don't know what size tires to order. The rim by itself fits nicely on the hub, so offset isn't a problem.

I have a pristine Bridgestone All terrain as my spare on the stock alloy rims. It is LT265/75/R16. I know what all those numbers mean too. What I don't know is, will that tire fit on that rim? Any clues?

[redrover]

The rims are 6.5inches wide x 16inches . You can put your 265/75 -16 on them or even a 285/75-16. The 285s are 33inches tall and the 265s are 31inches tall. 90s look really good with the 285s and if you wheel a little, you will appreciate the added clearence. JP
Also some folk like a 255/?-16 tire

[januconn92]

The 255's are sweet, they fit the NATO rim nicely

[KeithD]

255/85s that is - 285/75 is getting a bit fat for 6.5J rims.

[Kev Baldwin]

Note, Wolf rims come in tubed and tubeless versions.

[thug1313]

I assume they're tubeless, because they had valve stems installed in the holes from the previous tires. Correct?

[mikeslandrover]

Not always so tubed type rims will have tubed stamped on the rim and tubeless have a sort of lip slightly inboard ofthe edge of the rim, helps keep the tyre bead in place.