Rim Questions. 15x10 or 15x8

[CustomChevy]

Looking to mount 33x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrain's onto my truck. Wondering if its smarter to work with 8 or 10" wide rims.


Some tell me that rubbing is less of an issue with 10" but i'm worried about the wide tires and only 8" of rim.


thoughts? input?

 

[Grieby54]

you would be fine with 8"... but I'd go with 10" just incase you decide to bump up the tire size later.

 

[Brocky]

The 10 inch rims won't clear on my rig. They rub the fenders. I have then for when I up size. But the 8 inch clears nicely

 

[mikey_d05]

you would be fine with 8"... but I'd go with 10" just incase you decide to bump up the tire size later.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[CustomChevy]

The 10 inch rims won't clear on my rig. They rub the fenders. I have then for when I up size. But the 8 inch clears nicely

Thats exactly what i'm worried about. Since i'm on stock suspension, i think i'll probably be gettin 8's

 

[BSav]

re: 8in or 10in rim

I've got 33x12.50 15 on 15x8 inch rims with a two inch lift they fit with no rubbing. My tires when at street pressure crown up in the center due to lack of rim with. I think this would wear out the center faster if i stay at the higher pressure. I saw a truck similar to mine with the same tires on a 10 in rim and the tires did not crown up in the middle, they looke evenly worn but they looked smaller on the 10 in rim. I like mine on the 8 in rim.

hope this helps
Brian Sav

88 GMC Jimmy 350 2in Tuff Country 33x12.50 BFG AT

 

[Brocky]

I hear ya about the tires flatting out and looking smaller. How much pressure do you run on the streets? I run 32 psi on the street.

 

[WhiteBurb]

I've got 33"s and 8" rims. I think thats the way to go. If you go any wider than 12.50, than you should probably go with 10" rims.

 

[jekbrown]

15x8s are fine... you can run 44s on 'em... not sure what the problem is here.

j

 

[4xcrazy]

12.5 wide tires on an 8" wide rim,,,,,most definately