Rim and tire width sizing?
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JK Super Freak
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Rim and tire width sizing?
First off let me appologize for starting another tire/rim thread but I don't feel comfortable enough trusting my judgment because thats lead me down the wrong path far too many times before. Here's what I need to know/understand;
I'm looking at buying the Mickey Thompson Signature Series rims in the 18X9 that have 4.5" backspacing and -13 offset. Right now I have a set of 33" Duratracs on the stock 18" rims (not sure of the stock rim width) and 1.5" Spidertrax. Once my tires wear down I'm going with the same tire but 35's.
My question is that my current 33's show an approved rim width of 7.0-8.0 but the M/T rims I'm looking at are 9.0. Will I be fine mounting my current tires on those rims? From the specs it seems like the 35's on the M/T rims will work out perfectly, right? Below are the specs on my current tires and the next set I plan on.
Tire Size - Approved Rim Width - Rim Width - Section Width - Outside Diameter
LT275/70R18 7.0 - 8.5 8.00 11.0 33.2
LT325/65R18 9.0 - 12.0 9.50 13.0 34.6
Thanks
I'm looking at buying the Mickey Thompson Signature Series rims in the 18X9 that have 4.5" backspacing and -13 offset. Right now I have a set of 33" Duratracs on the stock 18" rims (not sure of the stock rim width) and 1.5" Spidertrax. Once my tires wear down I'm going with the same tire but 35's.
My question is that my current 33's show an approved rim width of 7.0-8.0 but the M/T rims I'm looking at are 9.0. Will I be fine mounting my current tires on those rims? From the specs it seems like the 35's on the M/T rims will work out perfectly, right? Below are the specs on my current tires and the next set I plan on.
Tire Size - Approved Rim Width - Rim Width - Section Width - Outside Diameter
LT275/70R18 7.0 - 8.5 8.00 11.0 33.2
LT325/65R18 9.0 - 12.0 9.50 13.0 34.6
Thanks
Last edited by MFX; Oct 4, 2010 at 03:30 PM.
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JK Super Freak
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From: Montreal
All I can say is that you should choose another rim. I just bought these (17x9s), loved the look of them but remember they are limited edition. When I purchased them one hub cap was broke out the box and another was missing. Did not find that part out till they were mounted, balanced, and installed all 5. I was promised two new caps in a hurry so it was all good. I paid the money and left with the assurance that my new caps were on the way. It has been three weeks now. I have to call them, never got one call to me giving me a satus or a hey man we have not forgot about you. I don't know if I am ever going to get my caps because they can't seem to find anymore. I am debating trying to return them right now. Also if some scrub nut ever steals one I will be SOL.
Look at some of the procomp ones. They are cheaper, have a similar look, and are not "limited edition."
I know that this information has nothing to do with your original quesiton, just thought I would share my experience on "limited edition" rims so far.
Look at some of the procomp ones. They are cheaper, have a similar look, and are not "limited edition."
I know that this information has nothing to do with your original quesiton, just thought I would share my experience on "limited edition" rims so far.