tire/rim width question

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Jan 21, 2008 | 07:48 AM

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barbourjay

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the narrower the wheel the better for airing down. acts like a bead lock but I have heard to narrow a wheel will balloon the center causing premature tread wear. some people air down to flatten that out but now we still run into the tread life and gas mileage problem

so will the 15X10 with a 4inch BS work fine or will it rub?

Jan 21, 2008 | 04:00 PM

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Nozz

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Should be fine with 3" lift for 35's 2" for 33's. 10" wheels will make your tires look wider as well.

Jan 21, 2008 | 07:08 PM

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Should be fine with 3" lift for 35's 2" for 33's. 10" wheels will make your tires look wider as well.

and if i don't want to lift it yet? i only want to run 33X12.5's at this point. i'm just trying to make sure the 15X10's will clear the calipers with a 4inch backspace.

Jan 22, 2008 | 03:44 AM

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and if i don't want to lift it yet? i only want to run 33X12.5's at this point. i'm just trying to make sure the 15X10's will clear the calipers with a 4inch backspace.

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