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10-01-2009, 07:24 AM
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Wheel Size
I am about to orde some wheels and have decided on the pro comp 7189. I want r17. I will be running a 35x12.5 tire for now with the possibility to may be go to a 37 inch one day. would you get an 8 or 9 inch rim.
10-01-2009, 11:37 AM
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Most 12.5" wide tires have specs that say 8 or 8.5 wide wheels are the bare minimum.
The 9 would put you more in the middle range of what the tire was designed to fit on.
The 9 would put you more in the middle range of what the tire was designed to fit on.
10-01-2009, 11:38 AM
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It might not be relevant and its not really an answer to your question but the larger you go the more they will stick out of your fenders and you have the sahara, so all the road or off-road debris will be trown on your fenders and the paint will chip fast...
just my 2 cents, if it is important to you
just my 2 cents, if it is important to you
10-01-2009, 12:21 PM
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The determining factor should not be width but rather backspacing. With 35s, you generally want no more tha 4.5" backspacing & 4" is preferable. With 37s, you will want 4" or less backspacing. Otherwise, you have to adjust your steering stops substantially in order to avoid rubbing your tire on your lower control arms and frame rail.
So, if you can get either with 4" or less backspacing, then, if you do rocks, you'd prefer the 8" because there would be slightly more protection of the wheel when aired down.
If you don't do rocks, the 9" will allow a flatter treadwear on the street & better handling.
So, if you can get either with 4" or less backspacing, then, if you do rocks, you'd prefer the 8" because there would be slightly more protection of the wheel when aired down.
If you don't do rocks, the 9" will allow a flatter treadwear on the street & better handling.
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10-01-2009, 04:39 PM
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I have 17x9 soft 8s with 5 inch b.s. and 35x12.5x17 km2s and no rubbing issues even aired down to 14psi (properly centered rear axle with adjustable trak-bar)
10-01-2009, 05:39 PM
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Now I am just confused 4.75 will be ok with 35's but not 37's. What is the ideal bs for 37's. I will really probably only ever run 35's. 4.75bs is ok for 35's right.
10-01-2009, 06:05 PM
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