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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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I want to go with 32 11.50 15 tires. Im jackin the Cherokee 4.5"...


Heres the dilemma... go with 15x8 (4"bs) or 15x10 (4"bs)?

I read 15x10s then read people say 15x8s are better


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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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the bead will seal better on the 15 x 8's, but the 15 x 10's will work too.
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Originally Posted by Donnie_K
the bead will seal better on the 15 x 8's, but the 15 x 10's will work too.

aesthetically? alot diff lookin??
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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10's will look beefier
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Do you plannin going with larger tires later? Id suggest the 15x8s...but I'm not a fan of really wide rims..32s will buldge on 15x8s but like states above will seal better.
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8" is a better option for that width.
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Originally Posted by Donnie_K
10's will look beefier

gotcha and like you said in the other thread. i have room for some growth. feed the addiction, lol
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Do you plan on going with larger tires later? Id suggest the 15x8s...but I'm not a fan of really wide rims..32s will buldge on 15x8s but like stated above they will seal better....
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Do you plannin going with larger tires later? Id suggest the 15x8s...but I'm not a fan of really wide rims..32s will buldge on 15x8s but like states above will seal better.
As for now, I dont really plan on it.


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8" is a better option for that width.
reasoning?
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Originally Posted by incrediblehawk

As for now, I dont really plan on it.

reasoning?
8 inch wide is fine for 32s anything wider that the 32s you want may pose problems on the 15x8s...like i said..the 15x8s will seal better but if you prefer less sidewall buldge and a wider setup go for the 15x10s..personally I have 15x8s with 4 inch backspacing and I love em..perfect width for me
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Originally Posted by Xj88
8 inch wide is fine for 32s anything wider that the 32s you want may pose problems on the 15x8s...like i said..the 15x8s will seal better but if you prefer less sidewall buldge and a wider setup go for the 15x10s..personally I have 15x8s with 4 inch backspacing and I love em..perfect width for me

well hell, im lost. lol
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Originally Posted by incrediblehawk

well hell, im lost. lol
I'm just trying to point out a few things. A Long as you stay around a 12 inch wide and lower tire a 15x8 inch rimm will do you justice, I prefer the 15x8 because i think that a less wide rim looks better..and because it less wide the bead of the tire fits tighter, creating a better seal
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Originally Posted by Xj88
I'm just trying to point out a few things. A Long as you stay around a 12 inch wide and lower tire a 15x8 inch rimm will do you justice, I prefer the 15x8 because i think that a less wide rim looks better..and because it less wide the bead of the tire fits tighter, creating a better seal

i like this guys set up.. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f11/98...-trade-103037/ he has the 15x10s. i will roll with the 10s but appreciate what you are saying, hence my dilemma. you have a pic of 15x8 with those tires?
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correct. But as long as you stay within the tire manufacturer's recommendation like in that link I posted in the other thread, you got no worries.
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Originally Posted by incrediblehawk

i like this guys set up.. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f11/98...-trade-103037/ he has the 15x10s. i will roll with the 10s but appreciate what you are saying, hence my dilemma. you have a pic of 15x8 with those tires?
I'm rolling on baby tires right now, plus I'm on a new phone so no pics, check my profile..it will give you an idea on backspaing width, I'm about to mount up 31 10.5s.... Post pics when you get your wheels...good luck man!
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