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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Hi guys,

I have tried searching for some time now but haven't had any luck finding the specs for the 18" gladiator optional wheels. I read on another site that the width was 7.5" Can anyone confirm this?

Thanks for any help!
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Confirmed! They are 7.5" wide.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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I read somewhere that the maximum tire width on that wheel was 10.5 inches, however some folks on these forums are running 12.5 inch wide tires on them. YMMV.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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Thanks for the info guys!!

LiquidSmile, those are the exact tires I was planning to buy. How do you like them? what spacers are you running?
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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I'm running Teraflex wheel spacers on mine with 35x12.5x18's... same deal with the spare and works like a champ.

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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by LiquidSmile
Even myFiance jokes about it when we are coming to a stop or going on a road trip (she does the whole stewardess thing with the exits and mess )
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LOL, That it awesome!

I don't suppose you have any pics laying around that you could post or send me? Funny, I was planning on buying from discunt tire too. They have a couple of local stores here and have always beat any price I took them.

thanks again,

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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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you DEFINITLY need to resize your pics there buddy... Jeep looks great (when you can see it all)

p.s.... I love your tires, how do they handle on road? Dailey Driver?

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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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Thanks again man! That looks awesome! Makes me wish I would have bought the 4 door. I went with the two door because it's easier to park downtown.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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Looks GREAT! How does it handle? On and off road? Tell me, tell me. I think I'll hit Discount Tires on my way home tomorrow and get a quote (I love buying tires from those guys, great service, great prices, etc.).

Wonder how those mud grapplers handle on snow/ice.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Hey guys...nice wheels by the way....question - I'm getting my TOYO OPEN COUNTRY M/T 's on Saturday HOWEVER, I cant find any spacers in my area (Canada is pathetic in the stocking department) - I won't be wheeling for a few weeks, but will my 33X12.5R18's rub?? I'll get the spacers near months end when I get to California........HELP.
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