Wheels 8" or 10"

[Joe Mc]

I leaning towards these @ $732. 88 delivered w/caps & lugs.



Question is 8" or 10". Price is not the issue as the 10" cost a total od $20. 00 more for the set. My guy instincts say bigger is better. But I don't wish to sacrifice my paint job as I don't have / want fender flares.



I'm sure my 305X70's will do fine on either 8" or 10" wheels.



Any one out there have 10" without flares? do they spray the side of your truck / chip the paint.



Appreciate the responce soon as I'd like to order today.



Thanks

 

[RO'neal]

I'm running 10's and they do throw water up on the truck a little but haven't hurt the paint any. If you think you'll want to run bigger tires later on down the road I recommend the 10's. What do you use your truck for?

 

[Joe Mc]

RO'neal,



It's my daily driver - no off road - no heavy loads - no towing so far.



Thanks

 

[Ryan]

I would check the offset on the new rims. I tried Outlaw 2s in 16x10 and they made contact with my running boards at about 1/2 turn. Then I tried 16x8 and got to about 3/4 turn on level ground before they hit. With out the running boards they would have been fine, but I don't think the 10s would work even with out the running boards.

 

[Rob Thomas]

Originally posted by Joe Mc

Any one out there have 10" without flares? do they spray the side of your truck / chip the paint.



Thanks

Yes, yes, and yes. My paint it on it's way to trashville, I've only had the 10's on for about 2 months, I need flares ASAP. Even a slight rain, and a dirt road equal total filth, BTW, I only drive about 5 mph on the dirt roads, nevertheless... ...



My 10's have 4-3/4" back spacing, if you have more back space, you'll have less damage, but you may also rub the fender well, or lower link.



later, Rob

 

[Joe Mc]

Thanks all - looks like it's going to be the 8" for me then.