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33X12.50X15 on a 15X8 wheel.....will it work?

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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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Default 33X12.50X15 on a 15X8 wheel.....will it work?

I'm getting a 33x12.50 has anyone had these on a 15x8 wheel..if you could post pic's as well....I'm told they will fit I just want some other thoughts
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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might have to trim some
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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im not worried about them fitting under the car im worried about them fitting on the rim
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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33x12.50x15 cooper stt on 15x8 with 4 inch backspace, fits great.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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yup will work just fine in fact they work fine on a 15x7

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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Really?

I found 8,000,000 answers faster than the time it took you to post this thread.

70% of the 33s on Jeeps are on 8" wheels.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Drew M
Really?

I found 8,000,000 answers faster than the time it took you to post this thread.

70% of the 33s on Jeeps are on 8" wheels.
X2
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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i got the same tire on crager soft 8's
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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7's are pushing it and will rub on a jeep. 8's are fine for 12.5 wide.
they will rub stock lower control arms a little tho with 3.5 backspace. 4 inches will rub a lot.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by caged
7's are pushing it and will rub on a jeep. 8's are fine for 12.5 wide.
they will rub stock lower control arms a little tho with 3.5 backspace. 4 inches will rub a lot.
Rub depends on backspacing with 7" rims as well
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dogger15
might have to trim some
really? which part of his post gave you his lift height and backspacing?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoooper
really? which part of his post gave you his lift height and backspacing?
Maybe this part?

Originally Posted by rwood93
im not worried about them fitting under the car im worried about them fitting on the rim


Probably didn't read that though - they read the title and hit "Post Reply".
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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yea i have a 15X8 rim...and aftermarket control arms....thanks caged
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cdawall
Rub depends on backspacing with 7" rims as well
you are correct. but with a 12.5 wide tire, you will need at least 3.75 inch backspacing to not rub too much. and with a 7 inch rim, you won't find one with 3.75 inch bs, maybe 4.25 at the very least. so yeah, it will rub without the use of spacers.
a stock 7 inch rim has generally around 5 to 5.5 inch bs.

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