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Buckshot, how are the 12.5" tires working on those 7.5" rims. I have an extra set and I want to go 33x12.5r17 tires but everyone else says 7.5 in rims are too narrow.
I have only had them on for a few months now and no problems. I have spoken to a couple guys who have the same setup on stock wheels, one who has been running the same combo as me for 15k miles, and neither have had any issues. I just keep an eye on the tire pressure as to not cause premature wear and thats it!
I put on 18" rims with a 5inch off set with 35" nitto mud grapplers and i had to do some trimming to make them fit even with the leveling kit. looks great though.
I have a 2.5in leveling kit with 35/12.5/18 BFG mudders on 18x10 rims with 5.5in backspacing. Before I ever put the tires on it looked like the front bumper might rub when the wheel was turned (so I don't know if it actually would have rubbed, but it would have been close).
So, I moved the front bumper out about 3/4in. I bought some large washers, took off the front bumper, put the washers on and bolted the bumper back on. No one has EVER noticed the bumper being spaced out unless I pointed it out and there is plenty of room for the wheels to turn.
No rubbing under every on/off-road condition (and its off-road often).