Here's some pics of the 315/75/16 Yokohama ATS tire on the OEM rims compared with the 9x16 Super Swampers that came with my truck. I wanted a tire more suited to pavement so I could use the Swampers offroad before grinding them up. After doing a lot of research, I decided to take Charles' advice on the Yokohamas, but went with a less agressive tread than the MT's. Haven't taken a ride yet, just got them on. I'll have to get a longer stud for the spare tire mount, as the Yoko is too wide to fit!
Pic's #1 and 2 show the width of the Yoko compared to the 9X16- it"s about 2" wider. Technically, it should be on a 7.5- 9" wide rim. Pics #3,4, and 5 show what it looks like in side view compared to the 9X16- it's about 1/2" taller. This is about the biggest tire I'd put on the truck- any larger would tend towards the "Monster Truck" look, where it's more about the tires than the truck.
Unfortunately, Yokohama has ceased production of the MT in 16", so the 16 inch ATS might be next. At some point, someone will hopefully start producing a modern wheel for our bolt pattern in a diameter that will stay popular for awhile.
Pic's #1 and 2 show the width of the Yoko compared to the 9X16- it"s about 2" wider. Technically, it should be on a 7.5- 9" wide rim. Pics #3,4, and 5 show what it looks like in side view compared to the 9X16- it's about 1/2" taller. This is about the biggest tire I'd put on the truck- any larger would tend towards the "Monster Truck" look, where it's more about the tires than the truck.
Unfortunately, Yokohama has ceased production of the MT in 16", so the 16 inch ATS might be next. At some point, someone will hopefully start producing a modern wheel for our bolt pattern in a diameter that will stay popular for awhile.
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