Widest 33-35 Inch x 16 tires? 17's?

[trukman1]

Okay, so whats the widest tire in the 33-35 inch height range available (street legal) to fit a 16 inch rim? Do I need to go to a 17" or larger rim to get a good width? I want something in the 15"+ width range but can't seem to find anything in 16" rim size. Tires can be Mud or All-terrain tread pattern (but not Boggers.) I'm not going to off road but I do want something I can drive and still not get stuck with in a mud puddle, if you know what I mean. I just want a good "look" for my truck.
I sold my 16.5"x12 wheels and 35x15.5 TSL/SX tires because I want to, preferably, go to a 16" wheel. Tires for 16.5" wheels are getting harder to find and, IMO, this will keep being the trend. What does the hive say? Opinions?

[b454rat]

Interco makes wide tires for 16" rims, but looks like mostly the bogger. Have to look round, there are some out there.

[trukman1]

I found a listing for Dick Cepek F-C II tires on the Cepek website for 33x15.5x16 and 36x15.7x16 tires but haven't found any online dealers who stock them.

I'll call the local tire store tomorrow to see if they can order them.

Meanwhile the search continues.

[andrewmp6]

Look at toyo mt tires.

[trukman1]

Thanks Andrew, I looked at those tires. Not exactly fitting my rebuild. I appreciate your input.

[TruckNLoad]

you may wanna check out Mickey Thompson MTZ

[trukman1]

TruckNLoad, Thanks. I looked them over but still haven't found that "right" tire yet. Gary

[Thompyk10]

for 15.5s your basically looking at these

Nitto
Terra Grappler
Mud Grapplers
Dune Grappler

Mickey Thompson
MTZ
Baja Claw

Interco
Bogger
Swamper
Thornbird
irok
m16

Toyo
MT
AT

Pit Bull
Growler
Rocker
Maddog
^^^ all bias ply

Kumho
KL7 used to made in 15" wide may not be anymore great looking tire

BFG
km2 14.50 wide

might help that's off the top of my head

[trukman1]

ThompyK10, Thanks for the list. The only ones that fit the bill are the Interco and Pitbull. I didn't know Interco made 16" tires that were in the right range of height vs. width. When I shopped the regular online dealers I didn't see so many sizes available as when I go directly to the manufacturers site. Thanks to all the input I'm zeroing in on a new wheel/tire combo. You guys are the best! Thanks again!

[DarkFlounder]

I'm running 16x10 WheelVintiques 8lug steels with BFG TA KO2 315x75x16 (12.5" wide) and they fit and look great. Running on a 72 K2500 with 4" lift and no rubbing at all.

[trukman1]

DarkFlounder, That wheel website is extremely interesting. I never new anyone still made those wheels!