12.5 x 33 on stock 15x7 .. SAFE? other seem to think so...
 

I posted the other day and got some good responses, but then, not
sure why the posts were removed???

Anyways...
I've heard online and at my local tire place that people will mount a
12.5" x 33" on a stock 15"x7" rim. I currently have 10.5 x 31 mounted
and it looks nice, but not fat enough for my taste.

The manager at Tire Kingdom told me he'd mount it and others say
they've been running 12.5" on a 7" for years - though it's generally
discouraged by tire and rim manufactures .. they recommend at least
8". In my case I like the look of a fat tire on thinner rim, I even
prefer the tire wearing near the middle first (as they always tend to
wear on the edges). I'm not an expert, but also think narrow rims will
help with steering alignment.

So.. Any really good reason I should not do this?

Many thanks for any help or information..

Re: 12.5 x 33 on stock 15x7 .. SAFE? other seem to think so...
 

What is the name of tire store that'll mount a twelve on a seven?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Bubbles wrote:
>
> I posted the other day and got some good responses, but then, not
> sure why the posts were removed???
>
> Anyways...
> I've heard online and at my local tire place that people will mount a
> 12.5" x 33" on a stock 15"x7" rim. I currently have 10.5 x 31 mounted
> and it looks nice, but not fat enough for my taste.
>
> The manager at Tire Kingdom told me he'd mount it and others say
> they've been running 12.5" on a 7" for years - though it's generally
> discouraged by tire and rim manufactures .. they recommend at least
> 8". In my case I like the look of a fat tire on thinner rim, I even
> prefer the tire wearing near the middle first (as they always tend to
> wear on the edges). I'm not an expert, but also think narrow rims will
> help with steering alignment.
>
> So.. Any really good reason I should not do this?
>
> Many thanks for any help or information..

Re: 12.5 x 33 on stock 15x7 .. SAFE? other seem to think so...
 

What is the name of tire store that'll mount a twelve on a seven?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Bubbles wrote:
>
> I posted the other day and got some good responses, but then, not
> sure why the posts were removed???
>
> Anyways...
> I've heard online and at my local tire place that people will mount a
> 12.5" x 33" on a stock 15"x7" rim. I currently have 10.5 x 31 mounted
> and it looks nice, but not fat enough for my taste.
>
> The manager at Tire Kingdom told me he'd mount it and others say
> they've been running 12.5" on a 7" for years - though it's generally
> discouraged by tire and rim manufactures .. they recommend at least
> 8". In my case I like the look of a fat tire on thinner rim, I even
> prefer the tire wearing near the middle first (as they always tend to
> wear on the edges). I'm not an expert, but also think narrow rims will
> help with steering alignment.
>
> So.. Any really good reason I should not do this?
>
> Many thanks for any help or information..

Re: 12.5 x 33 on stock 15x7 .. SAFE? other seem to think so...
 

What is the name of tire store that'll mount a twelve on a seven?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Bubbles wrote:
>
> I posted the other day and got some good responses, but then, not
> sure why the posts were removed???
>
> Anyways...
> I've heard online and at my local tire place that people will mount a
> 12.5" x 33" on a stock 15"x7" rim. I currently have 10.5 x 31 mounted
> and it looks nice, but not fat enough for my taste.
>
> The manager at Tire Kingdom told me he'd mount it and others say
> they've been running 12.5" on a 7" for years - though it's generally
> discouraged by tire and rim manufactures .. they recommend at least
> 8". In my case I like the look of a fat tire on thinner rim, I even
> prefer the tire wearing near the middle first (as they always tend to
> wear on the edges). I'm not an expert, but also think narrow rims will
> help with steering alignment.
>
> So.. Any really good reason I should not do this?
>
> Many thanks for any help or information..

Re: 12.5 x 33 on stock 15x7 .. SAFE? other seem to think so...
 

What is the name of tire store that'll mount a twelve on a seven?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Bubbles wrote:
>
> I posted the other day and got some good responses, but then, not
> sure why the posts were removed???
>
> Anyways...
> I've heard online and at my local tire place that people will mount a
> 12.5" x 33" on a stock 15"x7" rim. I currently have 10.5 x 31 mounted
> and it looks nice, but not fat enough for my taste.
>
> The manager at Tire Kingdom told me he'd mount it and others say
> they've been running 12.5" on a 7" for years - though it's generally
> discouraged by tire and rim manufactures .. they recommend at least
> 8". In my case I like the look of a fat tire on thinner rim, I even
> prefer the tire wearing near the middle first (as they always tend to
> wear on the edges). I'm not an expert, but also think narrow rims will
> help with steering alignment.
>
> So.. Any really good reason I should not do this?
>
> Many thanks for any help or information..

Re: 12.5 x 33 on stock 15x7 .. SAFE? other seem to think so...
 

The only thing that comes to my mind is the loss of traction from the
wider tire. But if you don't have to drive in snow on the roads it
doesn't much matter. It's fun to always get stuck in the mud right? If
you are just desert rock crawling, they will be great...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Bubbles wrote:
>
> I posted the other day and got some good responses, but then, not
> sure why the posts were removed???
>
> Anyways...
> I've heard online and at my local tire place that people will mount a
> 12.5" x 33" on a stock 15"x7" rim. I currently have 10.5 x 31 mounted
> and it looks nice, but not fat enough for my taste.
>
> The manager at Tire Kingdom told me he'd mount it and others say
> they've been running 12.5" on a 7" for years - though it's generally
> discouraged by tire and rim manufactures .. they recommend at least
> 8". In my case I like the look of a fat tire on thinner rim, I even
> prefer the tire wearing near the middle first (as they always tend to
> wear on the edges). I'm not an expert, but also think narrow rims will
> help with steering alignment.
>
> So.. Any really good reason I should not do this?
>
> Many thanks for any help or information..

Re: 12.5 x 33 on stock 15x7 .. SAFE? other seem to think so...
 

The only thing that comes to my mind is the loss of traction from the
wider tire. But if you don't have to drive in snow on the roads it
doesn't much matter. It's fun to always get stuck in the mud right? If
you are just desert rock crawling, they will be great...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Bubbles wrote:
>
> I posted the other day and got some good responses, but then, not
> sure why the posts were removed???
>
> Anyways...
> I've heard online and at my local tire place that people will mount a
> 12.5" x 33" on a stock 15"x7" rim. I currently have 10.5 x 31 mounted
> and it looks nice, but not fat enough for my taste.
>
> The manager at Tire Kingdom told me he'd mount it and others say
> they've been running 12.5" on a 7" for years - though it's generally
> discouraged by tire and rim manufactures .. they recommend at least
> 8". In my case I like the look of a fat tire on thinner rim, I even
> prefer the tire wearing near the middle first (as they always tend to
> wear on the edges). I'm not an expert, but also think narrow rims will
> help with steering alignment.
>
> So.. Any really good reason I should not do this?
>
> Many thanks for any help or information..

Re: 12.5 x 33 on stock 15x7 .. SAFE? other seem to think so...
 

The only thing that comes to my mind is the loss of traction from the
wider tire. But if you don't have to drive in snow on the roads it
doesn't much matter. It's fun to always get stuck in the mud right? If
you are just desert rock crawling, they will be great...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Bubbles wrote:
>
> I posted the other day and got some good responses, but then, not
> sure why the posts were removed???
>
> Anyways...
> I've heard online and at my local tire place that people will mount a
> 12.5" x 33" on a stock 15"x7" rim. I currently have 10.5 x 31 mounted
> and it looks nice, but not fat enough for my taste.
>
> The manager at Tire Kingdom told me he'd mount it and others say
> they've been running 12.5" on a 7" for years - though it's generally
> discouraged by tire and rim manufactures .. they recommend at least
> 8". In my case I like the look of a fat tire on thinner rim, I even
> prefer the tire wearing near the middle first (as they always tend to
> wear on the edges). I'm not an expert, but also think narrow rims will
> help with steering alignment.
>
> So.. Any really good reason I should not do this?
>
> Many thanks for any help or information..

Re: 12.5 x 33 on stock 15x7 .. SAFE? other seem to think so...
 

The only thing that comes to my mind is the loss of traction from the
wider tire. But if you don't have to drive in snow on the roads it
doesn't much matter. It's fun to always get stuck in the mud right? If
you are just desert rock crawling, they will be great...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Bubbles wrote:
>
> I posted the other day and got some good responses, but then, not
> sure why the posts were removed???
>
> Anyways...
> I've heard online and at my local tire place that people will mount a
> 12.5" x 33" on a stock 15"x7" rim. I currently have 10.5 x 31 mounted
> and it looks nice, but not fat enough for my taste.
>
> The manager at Tire Kingdom told me he'd mount it and others say
> they've been running 12.5" on a 7" for years - though it's generally
> discouraged by tire and rim manufactures .. they recommend at least
> 8". In my case I like the look of a fat tire on thinner rim, I even
> prefer the tire wearing near the middle first (as they always tend to
> wear on the edges). I'm not an expert, but also think narrow rims will
> help with steering alignment.
>
> So.. Any really good reason I should not do this?
>
> Many thanks for any help or information..

Re: 12.5 x 33 on stock 15x7 .. SAFE? other seem to think so...
 

Lots will Bill.

I see fools set up like that all the time.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> What is the name of tire store that'll mount a twelve on a seven?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Bubbles wrote:
> >
> > I posted the other day and got some good responses, but then, not
> > sure why the posts were removed???
> >
> > Anyways...
> > I've heard online and at my local tire place that people will mount a
> > 12.5" x 33" on a stock 15"x7" rim. I currently have 10.5 x 31 mounted
> > and it looks nice, but not fat enough for my taste.
> >
> > The manager at Tire Kingdom told me he'd mount it and others say
> > they've been running 12.5" on a 7" for years - though it's generally
> > discouraged by tire and rim manufactures .. they recommend at least
> > 8". In my case I like the look of a fat tire on thinner rim, I even
> > prefer the tire wearing near the middle first (as they always tend to
> > wear on the edges). I'm not an expert, but also think narrow rims will
> > help with steering alignment.
> >
> > So.. Any really good reason I should not do this?
> >
> > Many thanks for any help or information..