wildkcars

Can I safely run 35X12.5 tires on a 16X7 rim. Advantage/disadvantage on highway and off.


Safe on and Off

cojk

I've been told running a 12.5 wide tire on a 7 inch rim you are at risk of popping the bead.

chumpmann

I mounted 35x12.5 on a 15x8. discount almost didnt do it, but I told them that everyone runs them so they put them on and told me to keep an eye on the bead.

I would think 7 would be too narrow, but I am new to this stuff, so I would see if someone has tried it and see if it can or cant be done.

0311sgt

7 is too narrow. 8 is really pushing it too. you really should be on an 8.5 or wider to be safe.






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jeeperjkj

I thought the stock Rubi wheels (and maybe the X & Sahara, too) were 7.5" wide... aren't there quite a few people runnin' 12.5's on them?

Bodo

I would like to know the largest tire that can fit the stock Rubi's wheels also. I would think that with the ??6.5" backspace it couldnt be very wide without rubbing.

jeeperjkj

Yeah, but spacers can deal with that issue. The issue at hand is how wide of a tire will mount and stay seated reliably.

Tlow

for a 12.5 tire what rim width would you suggest then? would 10 be too wide?

racer83l

10 works.. I know bfgoodrich's site shows you specific tire sizes and the wheel
width's that they recommend you use..

take a look