Rim Width Size ???
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Rim Width Size ???
Im getting a set of 38.5x15x16.5 super swamper boggers ... I have a set of 33x12.5x16.5 on a set of rims ... The rims seem to be about 11-12" wide ... My question is what rim width should 15" wide tires be put on? would they fit good on the rims i have now ? .... THANKS
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A general rule of thumb I used to always see was that the rim should be 1" - 3" narrower than the tire. By that rule your 15" tires should be on 12" - 14" rims.
However, the wider the rim and tire the less critical that is (1" is a smaller percentage of a 15" wide tire than it is a 9" wide tire). And for rockcrawling it's often desirable to go a little narrower on the rims to get more protection from the sidewall (not sure about what's recommended for mudding).
So I'd think 11" - 12" rims would be great in 15" tires (although pretty wide for the 12.5' tires currently on them).
However, the wider the rim and tire the less critical that is (1" is a smaller percentage of a 15" wide tire than it is a 9" wide tire). And for rockcrawling it's often desirable to go a little narrower on the rims to get more protection from the sidewall (not sure about what's recommended for mudding).
So I'd think 11" - 12" rims would be great in 15" tires (although pretty wide for the 12.5' tires currently on them).
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thanks a lot ! ... I didn't want to buy the tires and then end up needin different rims ... If anyone knows what's suggested for muddying that'd be great !!! Or any suggestions at all I love learning
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