Which wheel size is best for 33x12.50?
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Which wheel size is best for 33x12.50?
Which wheel size is best for a 33x12.50 tire? 16 0r 17 by what 8, 9 etc. Running the stock 32's on 17x7.5 now. Please lend me some advice.
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I'd go with a 16x9.
-Tires are less expensive for 16's than for 17's.
-You'll have a bit more sidewall for airing down.
-It is in the recommended rim width range for 12.50's, while an 8" rim is not. (not a huge deal, as lots of people are running them on 8" rims, just something to consider)
For that, look at the rim backspace, not the width. (Simply adding spacers to the narrow stock rims/tires will give you a wider stance, as it pushes the tires further out.)
-Tires are less expensive for 16's than for 17's.
-You'll have a bit more sidewall for airing down.
-It is in the recommended rim width range for 12.50's, while an 8" rim is not. (not a huge deal, as lots of people are running them on 8" rims, just something to consider)
I am looking for a little wider stance.
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I'd go with a 16x9.
-Tires are less expensive for 16's than for 17's.
-You'll have a bit more sidewall for airing down.
-It is in the recommended rim width range for 12.50's, while an 8" rim is not. (not a huge deal, as lots of people are running them on 8" rims, just something to consider)
For that, look at the rim backspace, not the width. (Simply adding spacers to the narrow stock rims/tires will give you a wider stance, as it pushes the tires further out.)
-Tires are less expensive for 16's than for 17's.
-You'll have a bit more sidewall for airing down.
-It is in the recommended rim width range for 12.50's, while an 8" rim is not. (not a huge deal, as lots of people are running them on 8" rims, just something to consider)
For that, look at the rim backspace, not the width. (Simply adding spacers to the narrow stock rims/tires will give you a wider stance, as it pushes the tires further out.)
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Most of the lift manufacturers are recommending a 4.5" backspace now. For some, it is just to clear the wider tires, for others it is actually to help clear the new suspension components. It's just a judgment call on your particular situation.
From the FAQ
From the FAQ
Q: What back spacing will I need on my wheels in order to clear 12.50 wide tires?
A: I would recommend that you do not exceed 4.75" of back spacing and even at that, you may still have some minor rubbing up front at a full turn. Also, I would recommend that you do not go any less than 3.75" as anything less would cause your tires to stick out very far past the fender flares. Any back spacing within this range should work out great.
A: I would recommend that you do not exceed 4.75" of back spacing and even at that, you may still have some minor rubbing up front at a full turn. Also, I would recommend that you do not go any less than 3.75" as anything less would cause your tires to stick out very far past the fender flares. Any back spacing within this range should work out great.