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Modified JK TechTech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.
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Thanks for the input guys. Got much more response than the last time I posted.
CJ7nvrstk: This might be a stupid question but ya think a 15x12.5 tire would be too narrow for the 15x10 rim? Cuz 33x12.5x15 is what I have layin around from my old XJ.
I have run 33x12.50-15 and 35x12.50-15 on a 15x10 wheel for many years and never had any problems at all. Keep in mind, this was mainly running in the sand dunes at 5-12 psi and never had a problem popping beads. It helps to give a nice wide footprint, which is what you want in sand and on the road. I would not recommend it for areas where you have rock as it will leave your sidewall more succeptible to puncture.
When I ran those set ups in the rock, I ran 15 psi and was always very careful but still never had any tire/wheel issues. I have seen others have the same luck as me but then on the other hand, I have seen where someone with a 35x12.50-15 on a 8" wheel had problems on one particular trail and I didn't. Pure luck sometimes.
I would say go for it. If you have the tires and rims, use em.