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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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If I'm getting a 12.5 tire width what would the rim width have to be?
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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Most manuf. would reccomend a 8" min., but I know people that have them on 7.5's
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by wvcowboy
If I'm getting a 12.5 tire width what would the rim width have to be?

It depends on the tire specs. You will have to check the specs of the tire, and that will tell you what range of a wheel it can be mounted on. For example 8 to 10 inches.

What tire is it?
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JKFreek
It depends on the tire specs. You will have to check the specs of the tire, and that will tell you what range of a wheel it can be mounted on. For example 8 to 10 inches.

What tire is it?
its the MT MTZ
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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actually its recommended for an 8.5 do you think 8in. would fit??
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