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Bud · 02-28-2021, 01:37 AM

For many years I heard that 16" rims and tires were used by some to get a better ride and braking than the standard 19" rims (I am only going to refer to 30-31 wheels in this thread). These comments were made many years ago in the bias-ply tire days. But with the advent of 19" radials and the use of modern radials on 16" tires, is there really a difference? I would like to know--aside from the "I prefer the looks of the original 19" rims versus the 16" and vice versa"--is there really any difference to ride and braking? I have read that the 16" radial tires are less costly, but is that true today? I believe (but may be wrong) that both 19" and 16" can be run tubeless, is that correct? Other than looks, is there anything to be gained one way or the other? Thanks.

02-28-2021, 01:37 AM	#1
Bud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 819	Wheel Size regarding Radials For many years I heard that 16" rims and tires were used by some to get a better ride and braking than the standard 19" rims (I am only going to refer to 30-31 wheels in this thread). These comments were made many years ago in the bias-ply tire days. But with the advent of 19" radials and the use of modern radials on 16" tires, is there really a difference? I would like to know--aside from the "I prefer the looks of the original 19" rims versus the 16" and vice versa"--is there really any difference to ride and braking? I have read that the 16" radial tires are less costly, but is that true today? I believe (but may be wrong) that both 19" and 16" can be run tubeless, is that correct? Other than looks, is there anything to be gained one way or the other? Thanks.