15x8 or 15x10
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15x8 or 15x10
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.
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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.
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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.
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yai wasnt thinking about the control arms... you might need to check the backspacing and get the ones that are going to fit better
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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.
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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
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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.
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