15s or 16s

[jeffw]

Its time to do a set of tyres on my surf. It is used as a daily driver and occasionally off road. It currently has 33x12.5r15s. Is it worth going to a 16 or just stay with the 15s?

[kbushnz]

I can see no advantage changing to 16 inch ... Unless the tyres you want are not made in a 15...
If you go to 16 inch you will also need to fork out for some new rims $$$

[jakwoo39]

if running big tires 16 would be less likley to come off rims?? and would make for more brake clearance
but prob not worth the extra cost, and i know with kumho kl71s 16" tyres cost $100 extra per tyre. so thats why i went for 15" tires and new rims

[pagar]

Stick to 15". If you do not need the extra room for bigger brakes stick with 15. I sell tyres and am always having issues with 16" tyres costing more and short stocks in the wholesalers when you need one. 15 is still more common. cheers Stephen

[privitepiles]

Yea stick with 15s, 16s are so much more expensive so think of the coinage you save and can put into other toys for ya wagon

[4WDbits]

Depends what you want to do.
Larger rims offer more stability, smaller rims means more sidewall flex. Tyres for bigger rims equals less choice and more dollars.