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Oct 15, 2012 | 09:29 AM

HannibleMP

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Too wide or safe?..

Ok I am looking at some 38x15.5r15 tires. My question is, are my 15x8 wheels wide enough for them? I am currently running 33x12.5r15. How wide is too wide for 15x8 wheels?...

Oct 15, 2012 | 09:50 AM

emiles1987

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Depends on your back spacing for fitament. Thats a very large & heavy tire, if you have stock axles they wont last long

Oct 15, 2012 | 10:03 AM

Delux2769

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That will look sick. Love the meaty look for wheel/tire combos.

But it *may* be too wide unless you have enough BS. Might want some 1.5" spacers.

Oct 15, 2012 | 10:04 AM

Ryan0260

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Yes those are definitely too wide for an 8" wheel

Oct 15, 2012 | 10:16 AM

DanieltheManual

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4" wider is common practice for most shops....

Oct 15, 2012 | 10:48 AM

HannibleMP

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Ok... Thanks

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