Can you put 12.5 wide tires on 8 rims?

Registered. you can run 33x12. 50's on 8" wide wheel, you just can't do it with your 5.5" of backspacing.

How wide do a rim need to be for a 12.5 tire?

Their reasoning was because Goodyear recommends a 12.5" wide tire to be on at least a 8.5" rim.

Will 33 12.50 tires fit 8 inch rims?

An 8" rim is absolutely no problem with a 33 x 12.50 tire.

Can you put a 10.5 tire on a 8 inch rim?

You would have no problem with a 10.5 tire on the 8" wheel. Not sure what size the stock TJ wheels are, but folks put all the way up to 12.5s on the stock JK wheels which are 7.5" wide.

Will a 12.5 inch wide tire fit on a 9 inch rim?

You can fit a 12.5 or 13" wide tire on a 9.5" wheel without any problems.

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What size is a 12 inch wide tire?

The widest tire size that fits a 12 inch wheel is the 145/80-12 like the part # AM10140 which has a section width of 5.7 inches. This will be right at an inch wider than what you currently have.

Can you put 13.5 tires on 9 rims?

yes they will fit but you are better off with a ten.

Will 285 rims fit 8 inch rims?

285/75/16 or 33” tires can fit on a 16×8 wheel. They fit perfectly fine even though the contact area won't be 100% flat at useable street pressure.

Does tire width matter for rims?

As a general rule of thumb, it's safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim. The actual width of the tire will vary depending on the width of the rim: The tire will expand 5 millimeters for every half inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width.

How wide is a 285 tire?

285/75R18 tires have a diameter of 34.8", a section width of 11.2", and a wheel diameter of 18".

Will a 12.5 wide tire fit on a 12 wide rim?

You will be perfectly fine running a 12.50 on that wheel.

What size tires are 35s?

So the 315/70/17 is usually the accepted metric size for 35” tires, even though the physical diameter of the tire can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

What happens if wheels are too wide?

If the rim width is too wide, you run the risk of the tire ripping away at high speed. For 50-series tires and above, the rim width is 70% of the tire's section width, rounded off to the nearest 0.5. For example, a 255/50R16 tire has a design section width of 10.04" (255mm = 10.04 inches).

Do wider tires decrease gas mileage?

For example, larger tires decrease your fuel economy because they are heavier, while smaller tires increase fuel efficiency. Bigger tires also have a higher rolling resistance than smaller tires which means they require more resistance and effort to get them rolling.

Do bigger tires give a smoother ride?

As a general rule, bigger wheels result in a rougher ride. Switching to a smaller wheel and a thicker tire can give you a smoother ride without any major modifications to your car. However, if you go too crazy and change your wheel size too much, it can cause some problems.

What is the biggest tire I can put on a 16x8 rim?

duratracs LT285/75/16 will fit. as far as the widest tire ... 33x12.

How wide is a 285 40 tire?

285/40R18 tires have a diameter of 27.0", a section width of 11.2", and a wheel diameter of 18". The circumference is 84.7" and they have 748 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 9.5-11" wide wheels.

Is 285 A wide tire?

YES, 285 wide tires are the same as 33” tires although 285 is the tread width in millimeters and 33″ is the tire diameter. 285/75/16 is usually the accepted metric equivalent size for 33's. 16.831″ + 16″ wheel = 32.831″ approximate tire diameter.

What is the difference between 12.5 and 13.5 tires?

The STT Pro 13.5" is 13.3" wide, the 12.5" is 13" wide.

What size rim do I need for a 13.5 wide tire?

13.5 should go on 10 inch rim. 13.5 inch wide tires can go on rims 8.5 inches and wider per most brand specs.

How wide of a tire can you put on a 9 inch wide rim?

275/40 is the widest that you should be using on 9" wide rims.

How do I know if a tire will fit my rim?

You will see a series of letters and numbers that will look like this for example: 205/55R16. This will confirm the size of the tires on your vehicle. Make sure all 4 tires read the same size, as some vehicles come with staggered fitments which means the front and rear wheels and tires can be different sizes.