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    Posted: 06 June 2013 at 6:18pm
I would like to be able to run a 215/85/R16 MT tires on my Willys. Most of these require a 5.5" to 7" rim width. After looking around for a proper looking rim, I found these:


I am curious if anyone has used these on their Willys and whether these will fit over my 11" X 2" brake drums.

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Edited by Mike S - 06 June 2013 at 8:53pm
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I could imagine that this is the Omix-Ada wheel and they are 16x5.75 in truth. Could be worth letting them confirm the stated size...
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote F Bill Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 June 2013 at 11:22pm
If the wheel is correct for a 6.00 16 tire it will not be a 6 inch width wheel. More like 4.5 inches wide if I remember correctly. Get the measurement between the inner surfaces of the rim where the bead sits. If you Google how to measure wheel size you will find a diagram of how to measure  and where. I do not believe Morris is correct.
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You can run 215/85 r16 on stock 4.5in wheels.  I am doing to and 2 other guys from my club without issues.

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Are these wheels for use with a tubeless tire? The ad didn't mention it.
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I believe that they are, but I do not 'have it in writing'.

F Bill, I know how to measure a wheel. I did NOT know that these 215/85/R16 could be used on a stock 4.5" rim. I do have 5 very good slotted factory wheels, but wanted to run tubeless trail tires, and all the pecs I read for 215/85 tires call for wider rims.
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If it's the Omix wheel, it needs a tube. But you can run a tubeless tire with a tube without problems. I think 4.5" is too narrow for a 215 tire. It may fit more or less but its not a good idea in my eyes and also may look a little odd...
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The 215 works great on the m38 16x4.5 wheels.  Does not look strange.  Here is my jeep as it currently sits with them.
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Ok, I have to admit it really doesn't look strange - my apologies... Tongue
 
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