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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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Default 33 x 12.5 on 15 x 8
So I heard it's ok to put 33 x 12.5s on 8 wide wheels.

Are there any drawbacks?
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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Thousands of Jeepers running just that.. you'll be fine.

A 10" wide wheel would be too wide, and technically a 7" wheel would be a bit narrow.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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I ran them on a 7 and it was OK tried a 10 and broke beads now I run 8s and love them.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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Alright awesome thanks guys
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Old May 21, 2010 | 12:37 AM
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been runnin mine on 8 inch soft 8s love em
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I runs 8s
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