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Wheel questions
I've searched the whole forum and haven't had luck, just mixed reviews.
1) I just ordered 33x12.5x17 Falken wildpeaks to go on the stock rims. 12.5" vs a 7.5" rim would be okay? I've seen yay and nay everywhere so I need clarification on this.
2) I also got 1.5" wheel spacers too. My JK just has 1" coil spacers in the front and I plan to trim the pinch seam in the back. Besides those, I should expect little rubbing yes?
Thanks for your input.
1) I just ordered 33x12.5x17 Falken wildpeaks to go on the stock rims. 12.5" vs a 7.5" rim would be okay? I've seen yay and nay everywhere so I need clarification on this.
2) I also got 1.5" wheel spacers too. My JK just has 1" coil spacers in the front and I plan to trim the pinch seam in the back. Besides those, I should expect little rubbing yes?
Thanks for your input.
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Approved Rims - 8.5 - 11.0
Can they be mounted on the narrow stock rims? Yes.
Will your installer actually mount them? Don't know, ask.
Will you have any driveability issues? Probably not.
Can you get a 'definitive' answer? Absolutely not.
Can they be mounted on the narrow stock rims? Yes.
Will your installer actually mount them? Don't know, ask.
Will you have any driveability issues? Probably not.
Can you get a 'definitive' answer? Absolutely not.
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I've searched the whole forum and haven't had luck, just mixed reviews.
1) I just ordered 33x12.5x17 Falken wildpeaks to go on the stock rims. 12.5" vs a 7.5" rim would be okay? I've seen yay and nay everywhere so I need clarification on this.
2) I also got 1.5" wheel spacers too. My JK just has 1" coil spacers in the front and I plan to trim the pinch seam in the back. Besides those, I should expect little rubbing yes?
Thanks for your input.
1) I just ordered 33x12.5x17 Falken wildpeaks to go on the stock rims. 12.5" vs a 7.5" rim would be okay? I've seen yay and nay everywhere so I need clarification on this.
2) I also got 1.5" wheel spacers too. My JK just has 1" coil spacers in the front and I plan to trim the pinch seam in the back. Besides those, I should expect little rubbing yes?
Thanks for your input.
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[QUOTE=nthinuf;2732866]Approved Rims - 8.5 - 11.0
Can they be mounted on the narrow stock rims? Yes.
Will your installer actually mount them? Don't know, ask.
Will you have any driveability issues? Probably not.
Can you get a 'definitive' answer? Absolutely not.[/QUOTE
Totally agree with the approved rim size. Sidewalls will definitely have a large bubble effect with 7.5's. When you have that narrow of a rim on a 12.50 width tire you might notice handling issues. A little more wandering between lanes from sidewall flex even at proper PSI.
Can they be mounted on the narrow stock rims? Yes.
Will your installer actually mount them? Don't know, ask.
Will you have any driveability issues? Probably not.
Can you get a 'definitive' answer? Absolutely not.[/QUOTE
Totally agree with the approved rim size. Sidewalls will definitely have a large bubble effect with 7.5's. When you have that narrow of a rim on a 12.50 width tire you might notice handling issues. A little more wandering between lanes from sidewall flex even at proper PSI.
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I'm a mechanic myself so I can mount them in the shop.
I'm thinking that it would be okay to mount them on the stock rims for now and then get wider (9") rims eventually when a great deal comes up.
Thanks Dan and nthinuf!
I'm thinking that it would be okay to mount them on the stock rims for now and then get wider (9") rims eventually when a great deal comes up.
Thanks Dan and nthinuf!
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One more thing...The tires are coming in tomorrow and the spacers won't come in until Friday...Would it be okay to ride on the new shoes for now until the spacers come?
If I read right around here, I would expect rubbing at full turn yes? I have a smittybilt stinger up front so I'm not worried.
Thanks for any inputs
If I read right around here, I would expect rubbing at full turn yes? I have a smittybilt stinger up front so I'm not worried.
Thanks for any inputs