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33 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Nov 22, 2012. You certainly don't need a 2.5" spacer with 4" of backspacing. Unless you like tires sticking out like lowered Hondas. A lot of 35" tires are 12.5" wide and run with 4.5 bs no problems at all. AEV wheels are 5.2 bs and they say they are tested to run 35" tires with no rub with their wheels and lift.50 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · Mar 9, 2009. Changing the tires / rims on my truck. Want to run a 35 x 12.5 x 17 Kumho M/T on a 17 x 6.5 Ultra Afterburner dually rim. 1) The shop I deal with is concerned about putting the wide tire on these rims.We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings.Wider tire looks better. Wider tire will most certainly be heavier, in the case of cooper stt pros, it's 9lbs heavier, which is not insignificant. Some car washes can't take anything more than a 12.50. A wider tire will also have slightly more rolling resistance, which will impact MPG a little more, and cause more drag.Some of the sites to purchase the rims will say you will need 10" widths, for certain 33x12.5 tires, some say 8" width is ok. This is just because full flat tread contact may not be made with the road. Either way 15x8 is fine for …6540 posts · Joined 2011. #5 · Jun 20, 2018. I'm not even a fan when someone takes a dually and puts a super wide single in the rear. Dually are duallys and look fantastic on narrow wheels with 12.5 wide tires. --2015 2500, Crew Cab, Long Bed, 4x4, G56, Maximum Steel, 6.5" lift, 37" tires, 20x10 wheels. --2006 2500 4x4 4 door long bed auto ...1999 to 2016 Super Duty - 13.5" wide tires on 12" wide wheels - Pics Please! - I'm thinking of doing cutout flares and want to run Toyo MT's in a 38x13.5 if possible, but I need a 12 wide wheel to get enough offset. The tires are rated for 11 wide wheels, so my fear is on 12 wide wheels it will look too balloon-like....The technology is new. The fear is not. Self-driving cars are already being tested on the roads in the US, and by some estimates could be widely available in as soon as five years....33X12.50R18 tires have a diameter of 33.0", a section width of 12.5", and a wheel diameter of 18". The circumference is 103.6" and they have 611 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 8.5-11" wide wheels. Specs may vary by manufacturer. learn more.Bobnh said: I doubt you will find a tire place that will mount a 10.5" wide tire on a 10" wheel. I think 9" wide rim will be the max allowable. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk. Bobnh is probably correct, I hadn't thought of that. Some shops will do whatever the customer wants even if it might not be safe, so that isn't a guarantee that if ...Wheelin98TJ. 27570 posts · Joined 2004. #4 · Sep 10, 2011. You can mount a 12.50 wdie tire on a 7" wide wheel. I put 35-40k miles on a set of 33x12.50 tires on 7" wide wheels. Its less likely the tire will come off the wheel compared to a wider wheel. Were you planning on using wheel spacers?The Ridge Grappler ® provides the best of both worlds from our mud-terrain and all-terrain product offerings. UTQG TREADWEAR. Metric Sizes Only: 500. TRACTION: A. TEMPERATURE: B. View Sizes and Specs. Find a Store. Pause Animations.And frankly I also have not looked at the selection of 35/12.5/18 and 37/12.5/18 or if there is much available. ... 35.7" tall and 13" wide... perfect! Stock TRX tire is reportedly 34.8" tall, and MOST 37s are actually 36.5 to 36.8" actual (inflated unloaded height). The Toyo AT3 in 37x12.50 is actually 36.5" tall and one of the shortest 37s.The width of the wheel doesn't have a huge affect on the overall wide tire look. A 9"wide wheel will just be sunken in from the sidewall of the tire more than a 10". In my opinion, a 17x9 is a great size for larger tires. Not too narrow for 13.5" wide tires, enough sidewall bulge to protect the wheel, and minimizes wheel weight.Feb 21, 2013 · A little wander is normal with lifted Jeeps and aftermarket tires; but you'd be surprised how many shops overinflate your tires...most of them. Didn't say in your post, but if you've got 33s, you should be around 30-32 PSI; 35s, 28-30 PSI. Those are ballpark figures, but if you're at 36+ (what most shops air em to), you're way too high.Uniontown OH. Ram Year. 2012. Engine. 5.7L Hemi. That combo is exactly what went on mine today . . . 20 x 9 w/0 offset (5" backspacing) and Toyo OC ATII 35 x 12.50 R20's . . . Fits perfect with no rubbing . . . But then again I had a 4" lift put on at the same time with Bilsteins set at 0.7 . . .AntiPrius. 1300 posts · Joined 2011. #4 · Apr 21, 2014. 12.5" tires on an 8" wheel is how I roll. Not only will the 8" wheel hold the bead better, I think it looks a lot better. 10" wheels look too wide to me. Like.The answer to this question is it depends on your choice and needs. A 12.5 tire means it is 12.5 inches wide on its recommended rim sizes. However, a 12.5 "tire can fit in 8-13″ rims; among them, 9, 9.5, and 10" rim widths are more common and most used for their great performance.A 12.5 on an 8 inch rim will hold a bead better than a 10.5 on an 8 inch wheel. The general rule is plus or minus 4 inches, but I ran 11.5 wide LTB's on stock 6 inch wide Toyota rims for 28,000 problem free miles. You will lose center tread faster, but it's a game of matching air pressure for tire shape versus mileage. I think I did just fine.There's a big difference between a 31x12.50 and a 37x12.50 on a 7 inch rim. But for a 35+x12.50, the 7 inch rim is a little less than ideal, but shouldn't be a problem - especially for off-road use. On-road, you'll notice uneven wear (the center of the tread will wear more than the shoulders).We proudly offer 5% off for our U.S. military. How to redeem. Free shipping. Fast, free shipping on all tires (excluding oversized tires). Easy returns. Find the largest selection of 12.5/18 tires you need with SimpleTire. Look for the size you need across tire types, brands, performance categories and more with fast, free shipping.Mon - Fri: 8am - 7pm ET. Sat: 9am - 5pm ET. Sun: Closed. We are closed for holiday New Year's Day. Find the largest selection of 12.5/R15 tires you need with SimpleTire. Look for the size you need across tire types, brands, performance categories and more with fast, free shipping.Another important consideration for tires is load capacity. This refers to how much weight a tire can safely carry without risking damage or failure. Load capacity depends on factors such as tire size, construction, and ply rating. 12.5 tires on 8-inch rims can safely carry up to 1,986 pounds. How to fit 12.5 wide tires on 8 inch rim Toyota?09' QC 2wd, Custom Lift with air suspension, Ram Runner Wide Body, Custom interior, Full Bolt-on. 14' Ram Express Black Edition RCSB, 8spd, 3.55/LSD.7.3l-2-6.4l. 27 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Jan 24, 2012. Yes a 12.50 wide tire will fit on a stock dually wheel with a 2in spacer in the rear but a 255/85R16 is not a 12.50 wide tire thats actually a 10.00 wide tire and 33 inches tall. The widest tire that I have seen in a 33 is a 295/75R16 and that tire 11.50 wide Thats not to say there is no ...The first step to fitting a 35" tall tire on your 2021-2022 F150 is to add some lift. If you're not looking to go too wide and use something like a 295/65R20, 285/70R18, etc. you can generally get away with using a 2.5" leveling kit on most wheels with positive offsets.The look of an F150 leveled on 35s is pretty awesome, but you do still need to be fairly careful.Wide tires aren't bad in snow if it is soft wide helps you float, but they do not do as well on ice. I can go more places with my 12.5's than a friend can with his 10.5's. Tires are different brand/thread so not a direct comparison. *****TJ Tech BOOT CAMP***** A must-read for new TJ owners/forum members.Nov 9, 2022 · Well, we'll want the width of the tire to be roughly about 70-75% of the width of the tire. Doing the math, 70% of a 12.5-inch wide tire means a wheel width of 8.75 inches. A quarter inch one way or the other won't make a huge difference, so for this tire width you could get by with an 8.5-wide or a 9-wide.Another important consideration for tires is load capacity. This refers to how much weight a tire can safely carry without risking damage or failure. Load capacity depends on factors such as tire size, construction, and ply rating. 12.5 tires on 8-inch rims can safely carry up to 1,986 pounds. How to fit 12.5 wide tires on 8 inch rim Toyota?Metric tire sizes are a bit demanding when it comes to understanding what size they really are. Those numbers are only good with the other two. A 33 is a 33 no matter what, but a 265/70/16 is a 30 1/2" tall tire and a 265/75R17 is a 32 1/2" tall tire. Use our tire size comparison calculator to find all your tire comparison needs.99 posts · Joined 2008. #4 · Sep 21, 2008. Yes, you need to run a spacer between the rears with a 12.5" wide tire. Most guys I have seen run a 3" spacer although a few say they run 2-2 1/2". I plan on towing a 5er so I am going for the 3" to ensure clearance with a load. '07 3500 Mega Cab Dually 4X4. 5.9 Edge J/A, Straight Pipe, AirDog II 165.10.5 wide tire on 7" wide rim. Any reason why I wouldn't want to run a 31X10.5 tire on a 7" wide rim. Everyone seems to run them on a 8" wide rim, but with 4" of backspacing it pushes the wheels out 2.5 inches further instead of 1.5 inches which i think is too much. Will it look funny to use a 7" rim or worse is it dangerous.Matching Front Tires Available. Product information . Technical Details. Brand ‎Mickey Thompson : Seasons ‎Year Round : Size ‎28/12.50R15 : Section Width ‎12.5 Inches : Tread Type ‎Non-Directional : Tire Diameter ‎28 Inches : Item Weight ‎29 Pounds : Manufacturer ‎Mickey Thompson : Model ‎Sportsman Pro :Matching Front Tires Available. Product information . Technical Details. Brand ‎Mickey Thompson : Seasons ‎Year Round : Size ‎28/12.50R15 : Section Width ‎12.5 Inches : Tread Type ‎Non-Directional : Tire Diameter ‎28 Inches : Item Weight ‎29 Pounds : Manufacturer ‎Mickey Thompson : Model ‎Sportsman Pro :Fact: Discount tire's website is wrong Nitto 35x12.5x17 are not rated to be installed on 7.5" wide rims. Check Nitto's info on their site. There are no 35x12.5x17 tires that are rated to be mounted on stock 7.5" rims.The wheels on the Badlands are 8" wide. Most manufactures recommend a wheel of at least 8.5" for their 12.5" tires. For example, here are the specs for BF Goodrich T/A KO2 33x12.50R17 tires. Some tire shops won't install tires on rims that are outside the manufactures recommendations.Apr 2, 2021. #3. THC1 said: I intend to replace my tires with 35" immediately so I can sell the firestones. I know tires have been beat to death on here and I'm going Nitto, MT or Cooper but my question is the width. The truck has factory 20's and I'm wondering about going with 11.5 or 12.5 width. I don't want any tire protruding out of the well.878 posts · Joined 2017. #3 · Jun 12, 2019. 33x12.50R15 and 35x12.50R15 tires are routinely mounted on 8" wheels. As for 8" wide wheels being preferable to 10" for 12.5" wide tires it is really a matter of personal preference. Some justify 8" wheels with the premise that there is less risk of popping a bead at extremely low air pressure but ...The width is 11.3" in 17 and 18. I prefer a slightly thinner tire when it comes to snow, on an overall basis. There are plusses and minuses that vary with conditions. In the end, I believe that 12.5 width doesn't offer a big advantage over 11.3. I think that one downside to a wider tire is in psi on the ground, when you want to dig down to dirt.Wheels & Tires. Forgiato (20-inch x 9.5-inch front, 20-inch x 14-inch rear) Wheels. 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If i follow the math, zero offset wheel should be able to clear 13.5 tire at the radius arms.12 1/2 x 2 1/4 Tube Inner Tube 12.5 x 2.25 Tire 2 Pack for Pocket Bikes, Gas Scooters, Electric Scooters, Mini Bikes, Mobility Scooters and More by Rain King. $12.99 $ 12. 99. Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 28. In Stock. Sold by Winner Garden and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Total price:Mon - Fri: 8am - 7pm ET. Sat: 9am - 5pm ET. Sun: Closed. We are closed for holiday New Year’s Day. Find the largest selection of 35/12.5-20 tires you need with SimpleTire. Look for the size you need across tire types, brands, …37X12.50R18 tires have a diameter of 37.0", a section width of 12.5", and a wheel diameter of 18". The circumference is 116.2" and they have 545 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 8.5-11" wide wheels. Specs may vary by manufacturer. learn more.FUEL Off-Road Gripper X/T Tires. From $461.00. (2) 1. 2. next. Experience the thrill and ease of tailoring your Truck or Jeep with our Guaranteed Lowest Prices on all 22 Inches 12.5 Tires products at 4WP. Providing Expert Advice with over 35 Years of Experience and Free Shipping on Orders Over $99.technically.....most tire manufacturers recommend 295/70 as max width tire for a 7.5" wide rim. 315/70/17 min rim width is 8". 8.5-9 would be better. Many have mounted 315's on stock Rubicon wheels.....your choice of course but its not recommended. I'm surprised so many tire shops will mount them on a rim width narrower than mfr spec.Most tire websites recommend at least an 8.5" width wheel for a 33x12.5" tire, and, unfortunately, finding 15x8.5" wheel is tougher than a 15x8" wheel. However, a 15"x8" wheel (like the MB72) will in fact spin a 33x12.5R15 tire just fine. Still, you should ask the tire shop just to be sure they're willing to disregard the manufacturer ...Maxxing out the caster pushes the tire forward at ride height around 2" and gains a ton of clearance at the firewall. 33x12.50 is an easy fit with proper alignment. My go to setup is 35x12.50 on either 15x10 3.5" BS or 17x9 with 4" BS. Currently running 17x9's and 35's with 2" of lift all around.Find our selection of 33X12.5 R15 tires here. Shop by tire width, aspect ratio and rim size across tire brands, types and fitments here or at one of our 950+ locations.Use our tire height chart to find tires in every size available from the top brands and compare tire prices online before you buy. Our tire height chart provides the answers to all your tire size questions quickly, just choose a wheel or tire diameter to find the correct tire height chart for the conversion you're looking for....