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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Would a 33X12.50R16.5LT tire fit a 17x9 rim okay??? I'm thinking it would but what do I know? Strongly considering some TSL Radials as my next set and that is the only size that will work for me.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.ZAP
Would a 33X12.50R16.5LT tire fit a 17x9 rim okay??? I'm thinking it would but what do I know? Strongly considering some TSL Radials as my next set and that is the only size that will work for me.
No. From all the re-search I've done...you have to put a 16.5 on a 16.5 because it isn't a 17 inch hole. And stretching the tire isn't ok. Someone please feel free to Correct me if I'm wrong?
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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Default nope you are right
16.5 0n 16.5 and 17 on 17

if you went to a 33 x12.50x17 if tere is such a beast then you will need spacers if you don't have a lift
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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No. From all the re-search I've done...you have to put a 16.5 on a 16.5 because it isn't a 17 inch hole. And stretching the tire isn't ok. Someone please feel free to Correct me if I'm wrong?
nope, you're right. 16.5" tires on 16.5" rims, 17" tires on 17" rims.
It's not just bad to stretch the tire, it just won't work.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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nope, you're right. 16.5" tires on 16.5" rims, 17" tires on 17" rims.
It's not just bad to stretch the tire, it just won't work.
thats essentially what i knew...but i didnt wanna seem like an idiot if for .0000001% of a chance i was wrong. thanks for confirming.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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Thanks guys! I mean it completely ruins my plan... but thanks for the clarification lol
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Thanks guys! I mean it completely ruins my plan... but thanks for the clarification lol
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just run some 285/70/17 tires, they are almost a 33x12.50
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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just run some 285/70/17 tires, they are almost a 33x12.50
That would work but they don't make that size in a TSL radial
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