Re: 16" Rims on a Scout II

[Scott Machalk <smachalk@domain.elided>]

>Can a stock 78 Scout II run 16-inch rims?  Would there necessarily be any
>benefit to doing so?
>

Tony,

I am running 16" rims on my 79 Scout with no problems. The reason I did
this was to improve sidewall stability when I am using taller tires. I
currently have 32" tires on the 16" rims.

I don't know if there is any noticable difference but I did it anyway. The
down side is that the selection of 16" rims and tires is more limited than
the 15"ers. Although the tire selection for 16" rims is getting much better.


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Scott Machalk             ICQ# 34900561                      Peshtigo WI 
smachalk@domain.elided                       http://www.coolday.com/scout/

1979 Scout II 345 727 Rallye Gold (Soon to be a 4-speed)  
1979 Scout II 345 3sp (parts truck)
1984 Plymouth Reliant SE (winter car)
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