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Old 02-15-2011, 04:23 PM
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Would a 33X12.50R16.5LT tire fit a 17x9 rim okay??? I'm thinking it would but what do I know? Strongly considering some TSL Radials as my next set and that is the only size that will work for me.

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Originally Posted by Mr.ZAP
Would a 33X12.50R16.5LT tire fit a 17x9 rim okay??? I'm thinking it would but what do I know? Strongly considering some TSL Radials as my next set and that is the only size that will work for me.
No. From all the re-search I've done...you have to put a 16.5 on a 16.5 because it isn't a 17 inch hole. And stretching the tire isn't ok. Someone please feel free to Correct me if I'm wrong?
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Default nope you are right

16.5 0n 16.5 and 17 on 17

if you went to a 33 x12.50x17 if tere is such a beast then you will need spacers if you don't have a lift
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Originally Posted by sringer
No. From all the re-search I've done...you have to put a 16.5 on a 16.5 because it isn't a 17 inch hole. And stretching the tire isn't ok. Someone please feel free to Correct me if I'm wrong?
nope, you're right. 16.5" tires on 16.5" rims, 17" tires on 17" rims.
It's not just bad to stretch the tire, it just won't work.
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Originally Posted by grim_creation
nope, you're right. 16.5" tires on 16.5" rims, 17" tires on 17" rims.
It's not just bad to stretch the tire, it just won't work.
thats essentially what i knew...but i didnt wanna seem like an idiot if for .0000001% of a chance i was wrong. thanks for confirming.
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Thanks guys! I mean it completely ruins my plan... but thanks for the clarification lol
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Thanks guys! I mean it completely ruins my plan... but thanks for the clarification lol
Anytime
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just run some 285/70/17 tires, they are almost a 33x12.50
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Originally Posted by Cunnart
just run some 285/70/17 tires, they are almost a 33x12.50
That would work but they don't make that size in a TSL radial



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