roughridenxj

i am going to go with a 33X12.5 tire. I found 2 sets of used rim's i like. One set is 15X8 with 4 inch backspacing and the other is 15X10 with 3.75 backspacing. My jeep has a 5 inch lift. I'm not sure which ones would be better and give it more of an aggressive look. Thank's for any help, scott.

studmuffin

I say you go with the 15x8. a had a similar question where i was afraid that it would lose the bead on low psi. but everyone assured me that i would not, if you run the 15x8 they bubble out more which i think looks cool, if you have the 15x10 they will be more rounder since they are wider rims. but hey thats jus me.

tommy

ya i ont really think it matters, except what kind of wheeling you will be doing

winston427

I have 6.5 inches of lift and was running 33s on 15x8 with a 4.5 backspace and the tires rubbed the lower control arms when turning. Yesterday I switched to a new set of 33s mounted on 15x10 with 3.75 backspace. They do not rub the LCAs anymore, but now they rub the lower front edge of the fender flare. Not a problem since I was planning on trimming the lower edge off anyway.

tommy

yai wasnt thinking about the control arms... you might need to check the backspacing and get the ones that are going to fit better

studmuffin

so with smaller back spacing its better than right, since i wanna trim my fenders too.

winston427

Shallower backspacing moves the tires out. This gives it a wider track and depending on your lift and tire size could cause rubbing on the fenders that you did not have before.

a1racer

the 3.75 is an ok backspacing i would not go over the 4 with the 12.5 inch tires or you may rub is there any way to try them on before you buy them

98 JeepJeep

i think a 3.75 BS X 15x8 rim is desirable.

a1racer

this is what i am running works well with the 33 x 12.5 no rubbing

roughridenxj

Neither sets have tires on them.

roughridenxj

which set would be better for wheeling? I usually just play in the mud. I like a deeper wheel thats why i am kinda leaning towards the 15X10's but it really doesn't matter. They are going to be on a daily driver too.

roughridenxj

If i put a 33x12.5 inch tire on a 15X10 rim will it not be as tall as if it was on a 15X8 rim?

kamokid

what rims do you like better? Im runnin 11.50s on 15x10s and love it.. just depends on your personal style

winston427

There will be no difference in heigth. At there was'nt when I switched to the 15x10 on Friday.