From:             "Jim Wilkerson" <wilko@execpc.com>
To:               <80_series@sgiblab.sgi.com>
Subject:          Re: [80] want 16" wheels for FZJ80 and FJ40
Date sent:        Wed, 19 Jan 2000 20:46:04 -0600
Send reply to:    80_series@sgiblab.sgi.com

John H. wrote;

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> Why 7" rims? Stock FZJ rims are 16x8.
>
> JH
>

I just ordered 5 Nokian 10LT 235/85-16 snow tires with extra siping.  These are
10-ply E load and the recommended rim width is 6-7".  Wisconsin gets a lot of
snow and slush and I want the best traction I can get, and my BFG AT's with
about 50% tread just aren't good enough.  In addition, I'm still driving without
my front drive shaft and want to keep it that way until spring when it is warm
enough to work on the front end.  I think that the rear diff lock and good tires
will be good enough to get me through the winter.  Other snow tires in the size
I need are just glorified car tires.

I ordered some 16x7 white steel wheels for $42 each.  I will call tomorrow
to find out what the backspace is.  They claim that they will work on either
vehicle.  I am hoping that the narrower rim will make up for backspace
differences.

Jim Wilkerson