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Will 15x8 rims be too big for p235/75r15 tires?

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Old 12-05-2011, 12:47 PM
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My mom is looking to buy rims to go on p235/75r15 tires, She is looking for 15x8 soft 8's. Will the rims be too big for the tires. Or should she go with 15x7's?
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For that size you wouldn't want 8" because its too wide, definitely do 7"
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Ok thanks i appreciate it
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wiggles he should be fine with a 235/75 on a 8" rim. 235/75s are 9.25" wide and a 6-8.5" wide rim is advised
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Ya I was giving a short answer, its possible yes but if there won't be a wider tire put on it in the future than 7 is the better option
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And wider is possible on 7", I have my 10.5" tires on a 7" rim
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Yea she will probably go up to 31x10.50's but nothing higher
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7 is still good for that, I have 32x10.5's on 7 inch rims without any problems
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I run 12.5s on 7" rims with no issue...
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I run 12.5s on 7" rims with no issue...
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Aright, thanks guys i appreciate it!!
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I'm looking to do the same thing with the soft 8's. I've got fairly new 235's too. What about the offset on 15x7 wheels, what should I go with? I know stock is 5.25.,
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4" is a good all-around bs and allows you to go up to a 12.5 tire pretty easily without rubbing in turns
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