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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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Hi guys,

I'm looking to replace my rims and I'm a little confused on something. The size on my tire says 225mm wide and 15" diameter. 225mm is 8.86". I can find rim sizes at 8" wide or 10" wide. Would I be able to use size 15" diameter x 8" wide? I can't seem to find 15" x 9".
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 12:56 AM
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15x8 will be just fine
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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Anything that's a 30x9.50 tire and above will be fine with the 15x8 wheel below that will need the 15x7 wheel
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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i would say go with a 15x7
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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If you plan on going any higher I would go with the 15x8...You can go up to a 35 on 8's
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dogger15
Anything that's a 30x9.50 tire and above will be fine with the 15x8 wheel below that will need the 15x7 wheel
How do I know size my wheels are? I have a 96 cherokee classic with the 5 rounded spokes. I planned on going 30x9.5

EDIT: I should add, my tires are 225/75/15R. I know this means the diameter is 15, but I didn't know how to get the width of them

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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by chadh92
How do I know size my wheels are? I have a 96 cherokee classic with the 5 rounded spokes. I planned on going 30x9.5

EDIT: I should add, my tires are 225/75/15R. I know this means the diameter is 15, but I didn't know how to get the width of them
its more than likely a 7" or 7.5" wide rim. i just dont remember which one the stockers are
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Jason082
Hi guys,

I'm looking to replace my rims and I'm a little confused on something. The size on my tire says 225mm wide and 15" diameter. 225mm is 8.86". I can find rim sizes at 8" wide or 10" wide. Would I be able to use size 15" diameter x 8" wide? I can't seem to find 15" x 9".
dont worry about the 225, that is just the tire width and doesnt have anything to do with rim width.


a 15x8 wheel should be fine for whatever tire you plan on running
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep
its more than likely a 7" or 7.5" wide rim. i just dont remember which one the stockers are
But i'll be fine with 30s or 31s no matter what?
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by chadh92
But i'll be fine with 30s or 31s no matter what?
i actually ran 32x12's on a 7.5" rim for over a year without any issues

you'll be fine
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep
i actually ran 32x12's on a 7.5" rim for over a year without any issues

you'll be fine
Sweet thanks!
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by KTM/jeep24
15x8 will be just fine
Thanks I just got in the 15 x 8's and they look great!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by chadh92

How do I know size my wheels are? I have a 96 cherokee classic with the 5 rounded spokes. I planned on going 30x9.5

EDIT: I should add, my tires are 225/75/15R. I know this means the diameter is 15, but I didn't know how to get the width of them
Stock wheels are 15x7
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