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Old 04-02-2012, 11:32 AM
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I've looked and searched the site but haven't gotten any clear answers so I'm looking for peoples thoughts....I want to run 32x11.50x15 and I have a RC 3" lift what is a good wheel size 8 or 10 wide and what would a good BS be? Thanx guys
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8" wide wheel with a 3.75" or 4" backspacing. The 3.75" will stick out further.
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You definitely want an 8" rim and not 10". Backspacing will be up to you. I've got aluminum rims that were on mine when I bought it and i don't know the exact backspacing but using the flat edge across the back and measuring from there to the WMS is about 3.25". Gives me a nice wide stance and hasn't been too hard on the hubs or bj's.
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I def. Like the look of the wheels sticking out a little further 3.75 sounds like a good idea I'm glad I asked the question because I just assumed I would need a 10 rim
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10" rim is a little much for a 11.5" tire, he'll I'm running a 15x8 on a 35x12.5x15
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Wow that's cool man can anyone tell me what the purpose of the 10" wheel is then?
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Well tires do get wider than 12.5"......:banghead:
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Yes I know that but what I meant was is the 8 to 10" just a personal prefferance
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Your more likely to lose a bead on a wider rim with a narrow tire.
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Ok makes sense hey thank you too everyone for the help
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