Just a PSA, I saw these in stock for the first time in a while on the SCS sight this AM. Wish I had the scratch to snag a pair but alas it will have to wait...
5x150 SCS F5 Wheels 16x8 (2 Viewers)
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I've been waiting for almost a year for these 5x150 to be in stock. Grabbed them last week and arrived yesterday. They look great. Lightweight too.
They're still some left in stock if you are in the market.
They're still some left in stock if you are in the market.
Looks great! How do you like the way it handles (e.g acceleration, braking, turning) on the road?
Diggin em, what size tire you go with there?
Love it. The only thing I can really notice is the lighter rotational mass, coming from oem rims. It’s subtle, but makes just enough of a difference to help the bigger tires turn a little easier. Worth it in my book.
Thanks. Those are 295/75/16 Toyo Open Country extreme A/T ii. Got about 10k mi on them and have no complaints.
Similar experience though with 285/75R16s. Felt a little more frisky if that is a description.
Sorry to drag up an old thread but reading through here, I just have to ask you guys a question. If you are going with new wheels, why stick with the 16 inch diameter??? Looks like most people are running the 285/75/16 and the only tires available in that size are E rated which are about 20lbs heavier than the LT's or C rated tires. So you have more rotational mass to spin up, plus horrible ride quality (E rated vs an LT or C rated tire). I really want to go to 33" tires, but in a 16, E rated seems to be the only option. I just do not want nor need E rated tires.
What you said makes perfect sense regarding your needs. In my case, I drive solo many miles deep on forest roads for hunting and backcountry trips, so avoiding flat tires is a top priority. Knock on wood, the BFG KO2's have been flawless for that purpose so I'm a loyal customer.
If I was driving around town most of the time and just an occasional trail run with a group that had a number of guys, then I wouldn't need the E rated.
17" or 18" will have less sidewall and therefore less sidewall flex when cornering on dry street conditions. So if you happen to drive a lot of winding streets and prioritize handling in those situations, I'd sure understand choosing a bigger wheel than 16". Some vehicles require larger wheels to clear bigger brakes but thankfully for off roading purposes it's great we can run 16's.
Like most things in life, reference from others is very valuable but only you know what your needs are. Cheers.
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hoser
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It would be interesting to see a direct performance comparison (same tire, same vehicle):
16" 285/75R16 E-load vs (3,750 lbs) weight 59 lbs
17" 285/70R17 C-load (2,755 lbs) weight 51 lbs
Edit: above are BFG AT/KO's as that is the brand mentioned earlier.
Side note: Most, maybe all Ultra4/KOH trucks use load C-tires. Most of them weigh 4,500 lbs (give or take 500 lbs) though.
16" 285/75R16 E-load vs (3,750 lbs) weight 59 lbs
17" 285/70R17 C-load (2,755 lbs) weight 51 lbs
Edit: above are BFG AT/KO's as that is the brand mentioned earlier.
Side note: Most, maybe all Ultra4/KOH trucks use load C-tires. Most of them weigh 4,500 lbs (give or take 500 lbs) though.
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I am not a tire guy so I may be wrong, but the 285/70/17 AT's I am looking at come in at 48lbs and the E rated 16's come in at 66lbs. Both 33" tires.
Getting that extra mass up to speed, getting is slowed down and the ride of a 10 ply tire is what has me looking at doing the 17's. I will search the threads, because my next question is what 17" wheels do I go with. Aftermarket? Tundra 17's? Cost is certainly a concern. I dont know about wheels. Thank you all so much!
hoser
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@b00001 I edited the above post. The tire weights were quoted for BFG AT/KO's.
I don't think there are any SCS wheels in 17" for the 100. There are not too many OE 17's to choose from. The factory 17's are very hard to find in the US and the styling is so-so. The TRD Rock Warriors are also getting hard to find and they require some additional work to fit on the 100 front hubs but if you machine the bore out and remove the rock rings, they are probably one of the lighter choices. But they are no longer cost friendly. Years ago, I bought a set of (4) with the stock BFG 33" tires for $1k.
I don't think there are any SCS wheels in 17" for the 100. There are not too many OE 17's to choose from. The factory 17's are very hard to find in the US and the styling is so-so. The TRD Rock Warriors are also getting hard to find and they require some additional work to fit on the 100 front hubs but if you machine the bore out and remove the rock rings, they are probably one of the lighter choices. But they are no longer cost friendly. Years ago, I bought a set of (4) with the stock BFG 33" tires for $1k.
Sounds like the Method Wheels are popular in 17" as they have a good offset of +25 or +35 I believe, but you'll need to double check. All aftermarket wheels of any quality aren't going to be cheap, so my first set of wheels were some used factory 16's that I had powder coated which are great. Not sure what other 17" options.
Look at the bright side.
It costs thousands less to buy a set of lightweight SCS F5 wheels for the 100 series than to buy one Lightweight Meilenstein EVO 24 tubeless wheel for a bicycle.
People spend big bucks to shave off a few ounces of rotational wheel mass.
It costs thousands less to buy a set of lightweight SCS F5 wheels for the 100 series than to buy one Lightweight Meilenstein EVO 24 tubeless wheel for a bicycle.
People spend big bucks to shave off a few ounces of rotational wheel mass.
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Dragging up and old one but seems SCS have just released a 18x9 +25 in 5x150
hmmmmm
hmmmmm
