I decided that I wanted to put some new wheels on my '01 1500 Sport. When I bought it, someone had fitted it with American Racing AR-147 wheels (16x8). A very nice wheel, if it still had the chrome on it!

Anyhow, I just ordered a new set of American Racing Outlaw II Wheels (also 16x8).

I know from my build sheet, that the rig originally came with 265/75R16 Goodyears. It currently has Power King 235/85R16's on it.

I'm trying to decide if I want to go back to the 265 size or stay with a 235 size. As you can see from the calculator, they are nearly same circumference, ride height, etc.

Any advantages or disadvantages you all see?

Thanks for the input!

Mike

P.S. I'm going to keep the old AR-147's, clean them up, have them powder coated, put winter tires on them and swap 'em out when the craptastic weather hits here in Seattle.

 

I have always liked the look of the outlaws,are they aluminum?

 

235's will have less rolling resistance, and therefore put less constant load on the drivetrain. The benefits of that should be obvious. 265's might have more load carrying capabilities. If you like the look of a wider tire, there is that to take into consideration too.

 

I'd put 235's on your winter wheels and the 265's on your new ones. Skinnier tires are better in snow, and the 265's will look better.

 

I liked the looks too! They are 1 piece machined alloy and then clear coated. Here is their web page:
http://asp.americanracing.com/wheels...heel&section=S

Like you, I think the wider tire will look better.

I think I will take your advice! Several friends told me the same thing today. Use the 235's for winter tires and the 265's for the other 3 seasons.

Thanks everyone for the responses!

Mike

 

Not to poop on your parade, but they are definitely not machined. They are cast wheels, hence the affordability.

Post up pics after the install!

 

Maybe not Forged, but, they have to be machined... at least, to some extent. Castings simply are not that accurate.

 

Yeah, I was going by the ad on JEG's Website:

"Give your car the professional look you've been wanting with these American Racing Outlaw II Wheels. Each Outlaw II Wheel is made of a 1-piece machined alloy and clear coated for long lasting protection. "

http://www.jegs.com/p/American-Racin...62629/10002/-1

Mike

 

I guess "machined" has a broader definition than I thought. I was thinking CNC machined... That would mean the entire wheel came from one chunk of billet. Sooo each wheel would cost north of 10 grand.

My bad.