wheel/tire size
02-21-2005, 08:13 PM
#11
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Re: wheel/tire size
For 30-31" tires, go to an 8" wheel.
claudel wrote:
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
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01 XJ Sport
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Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
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claudel wrote:
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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02-21-2005, 08:13 PM
#12
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Re: wheel/tire size
For 30-31" tires, go to an 8" wheel.
claudel wrote:
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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claudel wrote:
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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02-21-2005, 08:13 PM
#13
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Re: wheel/tire size
For 30-31" tires, go to an 8" wheel.
claudel wrote:
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
claudel wrote:
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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02-21-2005, 09:11 PM
#14
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Re: wheel/tire size
http://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
"claudel" <claudel@bolt.sonic.net> wrote in message
news:cvdvvn$f2c$1@bolt.sonic.net...
> In article <ogvSd.39822$wi2.16376@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com> ,
> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:
>>You can use those wheels. You'd be OK up to 4" BS and 8" rims are
>>perfect for 12.50" tires.
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>> I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on
>>> 15x8
>>> wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>>> this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>>> these
>>> wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>>> 12.5"
>>> width be too much for the 8" rim?
>>>
>
> I have a similar question.
>
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims
> too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
"claudel" <claudel@bolt.sonic.net> wrote in message
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> In article <ogvSd.39822$wi2.16376@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com> ,
> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:
>>You can use those wheels. You'd be OK up to 4" BS and 8" rims are
>>perfect for 12.50" tires.
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>> I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on
>>> 15x8
>>> wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>>> this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>>> these
>>> wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>>> 12.5"
>>> width be too much for the 8" rim?
>>>
>
> I have a similar question.
>
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims
> too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
02-21-2005, 09:11 PM
#15
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Re: wheel/tire size
http://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
"claudel" <claudel@bolt.sonic.net> wrote in message
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> In article <ogvSd.39822$wi2.16376@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com> ,
> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:
>>You can use those wheels. You'd be OK up to 4" BS and 8" rims are
>>perfect for 12.50" tires.
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>> I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on
>>> 15x8
>>> wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>>> this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>>> these
>>> wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>>> 12.5"
>>> width be too much for the 8" rim?
>>>
>
> I have a similar question.
>
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims
> too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
"claudel" <claudel@bolt.sonic.net> wrote in message
news:cvdvvn$f2c$1@bolt.sonic.net...
> In article <ogvSd.39822$wi2.16376@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com> ,
> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:
>>You can use those wheels. You'd be OK up to 4" BS and 8" rims are
>>perfect for 12.50" tires.
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>> I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on
>>> 15x8
>>> wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>>> this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>>> these
>>> wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>>> 12.5"
>>> width be too much for the 8" rim?
>>>
>
> I have a similar question.
>
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims
> too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
02-21-2005, 09:11 PM
#16
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Re: wheel/tire size
http://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
"claudel" <claudel@bolt.sonic.net> wrote in message
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> In article <ogvSd.39822$wi2.16376@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com> ,
> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:
>>You can use those wheels. You'd be OK up to 4" BS and 8" rims are
>>perfect for 12.50" tires.
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>> I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on
>>> 15x8
>>> wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>>> this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>>> these
>>> wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>>> 12.5"
>>> width be too much for the 8" rim?
>>>
>
> I have a similar question.
>
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims
> too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
"claudel" <claudel@bolt.sonic.net> wrote in message
news:cvdvvn$f2c$1@bolt.sonic.net...
> In article <ogvSd.39822$wi2.16376@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com> ,
> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote:
>>You can use those wheels. You'd be OK up to 4" BS and 8" rims are
>>perfect for 12.50" tires.
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>> I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on
>>> 15x8
>>> wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>>> this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>>> these
>>> wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>>> 12.5"
>>> width be too much for the 8" rim?
>>>
>
> I have a similar question.
>
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims
> too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
02-21-2005, 09:12 PM
#17
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Re: wheel/tire size
Gracias for the quick replies. Now when is my kit being shipped? :(
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
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>I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on 15x8
>wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>these wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>12.5" width be too much for the 8" rim?
>
> Thanks for any help and advice. (still waiting on the lift kit to ship)
> :)
> Dennis
>
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
news:wqWdna_Xp6jd54ffRVn-pg@comcast.com...
>I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on 15x8
>wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>these wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>12.5" width be too much for the 8" rim?
>
> Thanks for any help and advice. (still waiting on the lift kit to ship)
> :)
> Dennis
>
02-21-2005, 09:12 PM
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Re: wheel/tire size
Gracias for the quick replies. Now when is my kit being shipped? :(
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
news:wqWdna_Xp6jd54ffRVn-pg@comcast.com...
>I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on 15x8
>wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>these wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>12.5" width be too much for the 8" rim?
>
> Thanks for any help and advice. (still waiting on the lift kit to ship)
> :)
> Dennis
>
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
news:wqWdna_Xp6jd54ffRVn-pg@comcast.com...
>I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on 15x8
>wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>these wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>12.5" width be too much for the 8" rim?
>
> Thanks for any help and advice. (still waiting on the lift kit to ship)
> :)
> Dennis
>
02-21-2005, 09:12 PM
#19
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Re: wheel/tire size
Gracias for the quick replies. Now when is my kit being shipped? :(
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
news:wqWdna_Xp6jd54ffRVn-pg@comcast.com...
>I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on 15x8
>wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>these wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>12.5" width be too much for the 8" rim?
>
> Thanks for any help and advice. (still waiting on the lift kit to ship)
> :)
> Dennis
>
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
news:wqWdna_Xp6jd54ffRVn-pg@comcast.com...
>I have a 97 TJ with no lift. It came to me with 31x10.5x15 tires on 15x8
>wheels with 3.5" of backspacing. There was no rubbing of the tires with
>this size. My question to the group is does anyone know if I can use
>these wheels and a 4" suspension lift and fit 33x12.5x15 tires? Will the
>12.5" width be too much for the 8" rim?
>
> Thanks for any help and advice. (still waiting on the lift kit to ship)
> :)
> Dennis
>
02-21-2005, 09:19 PM
#20
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Re: wheel/tire size
The first tires I put on a ten inch rims were my stock 710X15:
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called wrote:
>
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude
http://www.----------.com/trailer.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
called wrote:
>
> What are the most narrow tires that will fit a 15 x 10" rim?
>
> I currently have 35x12.5's but I want to go to smaller 30" or 31"
>
> Can I use 10.5 width tires without problems or should I consider 8" rims too?
>
> Also, can someone point to a website that explains all the various tire
> and wheel terms such as backspacing, offsets, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> Claude