January 13, 2023. 32385 Views 0. 35X12.5R18 tires are 35.0″ tall, have a section width of 12.5″, and fit wheels with a diameter of 18. The circumference is 109.9″ that translates into 577 revolutions per mile. As a rule, they can be mounted on the wheels with 18″ x 8.5-11″ rim width. In the metric system, the equivalent tire size is ...Narrow tires (9.5) have advantages in some situations, and disadvantages in others. Same with wide tires (12.5+). That's why I prefer a medium width tire like a 10.5 or 11.5 for a good compromise to be versatile. Personally, the 10.5 is best for my needs (even though I currently own 11.5).To determine what size rim you need for a given tire, you can use this formula: Rim diameter (in inches) = Tire width (in millimeters) x Aspect ratio + 2 x Tire section height (in inches). For example, a 12.5″ tire with a width of 185 mm and an aspect ratio of 70 would require an 8″ rim: Rim diameter = 185 mm x 70% + 2 (12.5″) = 8″.Narrow tires (9.5) have advantages in some situations, and disadvantages in others. Same with wide tires (12.5+). That's why I prefer a medium width tire like a 10.5 or 11.5 for a good compromise to be versatile. Personally, the 10.5 is best for my needs (even though I currently own 11.5).Jun 21, 2012 · With a 12.50 you just need to be careful around curbs cause theres not much of a sidewall to protect the wheel. But you can definitely run a 12.50 with a 12" wide wheel. 2002, Built Tranny, Intake, 5" Exhaust, Edge Juice w/ Attitude, Carli Coils/Control Arms/Track Bar/Leafs, 08.5 steering, 37's. Save Share.For an 8-inch rim, the widest tire that can be safely accommodated is the 245 tire. Going wider than this could lead to issues with tire curvature and weight distribution. As for 8.5-inch rims, the recommended maximum width is the 255 tire, as suggested by various tire manufacturers. It's important to note that while it is possible to mount ...This leads us to the question of whether it is okay to have a 12-inch wide tire on a 9-inch wide rim. The straightforward answer to the question is yes. The right rim for a 12-inch tire is 11 or 12 inches wide. However, this does not mean that 12-inch tires can not be fitted on 9-inch rims. They definitely can.The performance is affected when compared to stock size tires but your not going to see a huge difference from a 35 10.5 17 compared to a 35 12.5 17 or a 315 70 17. That's what mine has averaged on 315 70 17. It's normally between 18.7-19 and I got 21 on a trip to Virginia a few months back.12.5 Wide Tires Jump to Latest Follow 931 views 8 replies 5 participants last post by Bobbadio Jan 3, 2015Some of the sites to purchase the rims will say you will need 10" widths, for certain 33x12.5 tires, some say 8" width is ok. This is just because full flat tread contact may not be made with the road. Either way 15x8 is fine for 33x12.5s. Hope that made sense. This is true.Are wide or narrow off-road tires better for 4X4? We compared 315/70R17 vs 255/85R17 pizza cutters (35x12.5 vs 35x10.0) Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T. You wi...Jun 26, 2012 · I believe it depends on what tires you are looking at. I have 33x12.50x20 Toyo Open County MTs on my 2012 Silverado with the stock 20 inch rims and it specifies 8.5/10.0/11.0 on the website. 2014 Silverado 1500 LT. 6" Suspension lift.Tires with a 12.5-inch width are also known as high-flotation tires. They're wider than conventional tires, providing an attention-grabbing profile and beefing up off-road performance. The R15 designation fits 15-inch rims, which come standard for many Jeep Wrangler, Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Nissan Pathfinder and ...Tire by Sizes. This Wheel does not come with Center Caps. Would you like to add Center Caps for your wheels in your cartYou can mount 12.5" wide tires on a 9" wide wheel. BFG specifies for their 35x12.5R20 KO2s a wheel width of 8.5" to 11". You might want to consider the 33x12.5R20s as an alternative. You would get the 12.50" wide tire you desire, yet with a lower height profile. If you get some rubbing on the control arms, you can either adjust the turn radius ...Jul 19, 2009 · The main reason I am going with the 12.5 is because the place I found the best deal on the Nittos (Discounttiredirect.com) doesnt carry them in 13.5, to be honest, Im not sure that Nitto makes them in that size. Im currently running 35/13.5/18. I guess all tires have their pros and cons.Case in point, an Interco TSL 33/12.5/15 measures a whopping 33.7" whereas a same size ProComp is only 32.5". More importantly, the WIDTHS of these tires differ. I like the Interco tires and seems the only option I can get (according to the suggested rim size) is the TSL Radial 32/10.5/15 which is a bit smaller than what I would like.If you go 35x12.5 on stock wheels, some tire places won't do the install because a lot of tires that size require wheels that are 1" wider than the stock Jeep wheels in order to meet the wheel width specs listed by the tire manufacturers. 2015 Tank JKU HR, RK 2.5" X-Factor, HD Crossmember, PS Diff Covers, TF HD Hinge and Carrier, Qtec 11500IS ...Experience the thrill and ease of tailoring your Truck or Jeep with our Guaranteed Lowest Prices on all 12.5 Tires products at 4WP. Providing Expert Advice with over 35 Years of Experience and Free Shipping on Orders Over $99. ... Wide flat profile distributes stresses more evenly across the entire tread area for longer wear. From $332.99 4.7 ...Nov 9, 2022 · Well, we'll want the width of the tire to be roughly about 70-75% of the width of the tire. Doing the math, 70% of a 12.5-inch wide tire means a wheel width of 8.75 inches. A quarter inch one way or the other won't make a huge difference, so for this tire width you could get by with an 8.5-wide or a 9-wide.SAVE UP TO 65% OFF BIKE PARTS & GEAR. FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $99+*. 0% INTEREST ON SELECT PURCHASES, MORE INFO. Shop our wide selection of bike tires for sale. Whether you ride trails and need 26 inch, 27.5 inch or 29er mountain bike tires or, fast rolling 700c road bike tires or just around the neighborhood we have the bike tires for you.Technically I believe 8" is the thinnest "advised" wheel width for 12.5" tires. It really depends on which specific 35x12.5" tire. The tire manufacturer for each tire specifies the recommended rim width range for each tire based on the tire construction. It's not uncommon to use a rim width that 0.5" narrower than the recommended width.Stock Tremor suspension, 35 x 12.50 R18 Nitto RG on Fuel Wheels 1MM offset. View attachment 19889 View attachment 19890. That's not an 8 inch wide wheel though. No doubt 35x12.5 look great on the tremor if one swaps out the wheels too. Regular Cab Duallies and Jolagues.Re: Can F150 oem wheels hold a 12.5" wide tire? by 4x4wolf » Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:08 pm. Yes they can but the centers wear out faster than the outer edges. 2000 Ford F150 5.4L, 16x10 Chrome DC1's, 33" Nitto Terra Grapplers, Stainless Steel Everywhere, Alpine DVD Player, Strobes, Hi-Lift Jack, Undercover Tonneau, Edge Evolution Programmer, Gibson ...699 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Nov 5, 2012. Wide increases rolling resistance (more fuel consumed) and creates a floation type effect on snow, ice and mud. Narrow reduces rolling ressitance and puts more pounds per sqaure inch on tire tread on snow and ice and will dig to the bottom for traction in mud like stated above.There advantages and disadvantages for both 11.5 and 12.5 wide tires. With a skinnier tire of course, you have a smaller foot print and as far as fuel economy goes, since there is less wind and rolling resistance, you'll have better economy and range. It also will be a lighter tire which helps economy as well and as for the spare, it puts less ...53192. 511 posts · Joined 2005. #6 · Dec 23, 2005. I have only run tires on my Jeeps that were 12.5" wide up until my recent Unlimited Rubicon. I started out with the stock tires, wheeled on them just little, they did great. Then I moved up to 255/85R16 Trxus MT's which were about 33" tall and 10.5" wide.The width of the tire is measured by its section width. The width of a 12.5 tire on an 8-inch rim is 12.5 inches. The 8-inch rims have a diameter of 203.2 millimeters. The tire's overall diameter, also called the outside diameter, is usually given in inches. In this case, 12.5 tires on 8-inch rims have an overall diameter of 31.5 inches.Browse our tire conversion charts by wheel size or tire diameter to find the tire conversion you're looking for. Every tire size is listed with its metric measurements and inch size equivalent. If the tire conversion charts aren't for you don't forget to try out our tire calculators for individual tire conversions.To the OP yes 8" wide wheels are fine for a 12.5" wide tire. Max 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4.0L, 42RLE, Dual Tops, Full Doors, JKS Front Disconnects, Cragar Soft 8 Black Wheels, 33x12.5x15 Goodyear Duratracs, .75" Front Coil Spacers, Bushwacker 6" Flat Fender Flares, Skid Row Steering Box Skid, LubeLockers, Rubicon Locker Mod, …A 315 tire has a width of 315 mm or 12.4 inches. It is a wider tire that ensures consistent performance for heavy loads. You can drive on rough terrain worry-free. The 315 tires can be fitted on a 10.5 to 12.5-inch rim without any modification. However, it is good to adjust the alignment for smooth performance.Your 12.5 tires will fit on rims that are 8 to 13 inches wide. An (MRW) measuring rim width is mostly used to determine standard section width. The tire will become narrower with a …It's easy to match the exact 35 inch tire to your setup. With the best 35 inch tire brands at prices that can't be beat, (literally—we'll beat any advertised price on 35" tires) if you need the extra clearance for aired-down rock crawling or high-thrill desert running, it always feels good to be able to say your 4x4 is running 35's.For example a tire size 35X12.50-20 is typically fitted on a 9.0" wide wheel, therefore the tire width is 12.5" with the wheel much narrower than the tread width. For sports cars, the general rule of thumb is to match the wheel width to the tread width in inches.Jun 12, 2016 · 3X4X4. 1032 posts · Joined 2014. #2 · Jun 12, 2016. I think the biggest advantage of a 10.5 vs a 12.5 is that your Jeep stays clean and rocks do not get thrown all over it. To bad there are a dearth of 10.5 tires to select from in a 33 inch X15. In 49 B.C. Julius Caesar crossed the River Rubicon with his legions and pausing before setting ...HIGHWAY SPECIAL™ TIRE. Fronts and Implements. Locate this Tire. [I-1] The Firestone Highway Special Tire for fronts and implements is DOT approved for towed highway agricultural service at highway speeds with intermittent highway use. It features a five-rib design for stability on the highway or in the field. Share.So far as I know all OE 'factory' wheels have too much backspacing for 12.5" wide tires even when they are 16x8. Unless they changed the backspacing for 16" wheels I believe they have 5.25" to 5.5" of backspacing which is too much for a 12.5" wide tire. The amount of backspacing is what controls the tire's inside sidewall clearance away from ...And frankly I also have not looked at the selection of 35/12.5/18 and 37/12.5/18 or if there is much available. ... 35.7" tall and 13" wide... perfect! Stock TRX tire is reportedly 34.8" tall, and MOST 37s are actually 36.5 to 36.8" actual (inflated unloaded height). The Toyo AT3 in 37x12.50 is actually 36.5" tall and one of the shortest 37s.315-wide tires are the same as 35" tires although 315 is the tread width in millimeters and 35″ is the tire diameter. 315/70/17 is usually the accepted metric equivalent size for standard/imperial 35-inch tires. When comparing a 35-inch tire to a 315-wide tire, you are comparing two completely different measurements. ...Our selection of 37X12.5 R20 tires includes the best brands at even better prices. Find the perfect 37X12.5 R20 tires for your vehicle right here. Sort by brand, price, reviews, and more! Need help finding tires? 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You do not need wheel spacers for 3.75" backspaced wheels with 12.50 wide tires. You could run up to a 14" wide tire without needing wheel spacers with that amount of backspacing.Yeah, the ladies love the bulge... Oh wait, you meant tires. I have run 12.5 and 13.5 wide tires (37s and 40s) on the 8.5 wide wheels with no issue. There is some ballooning at street pressure but it is not bad. Much more noticable when aired down. The beads are harder to unseat on the narrower rims which helps when airing down offroad.See our tire deals for 12--24.5 Tires. 45 days return policy and fast shipping. 4.8 / 5.0. Over 20,000 reviews. Call 844-877-3279. Se habla español. Honoring Memorial Month: Get $75 off on sets of 4 select tires. Limited time offer! Honoring Memorial Month: Get $75 off on sets of 4 select tires. Limited time offer!Experience the thrill and ease of tailoring your Truck or Jeep with our Guaranteed Lowest Prices on all 17 Inches 35 12.5 Tires products at 4WP. Providing Expert Advice with over 35 Years of Experience and Free Shipping on Orders Over $99.There are a ton of people running 18.5 and 19.5" wide TSL's and Bogger's on 8.25" wide Hummer rims with no problems, and two friends of mine run 15" wide TSL's on 8" rims with no issues. The one guy has 42x15's and has driven the truck at 65+ mph on the highway for hundreds of miles many times with no problems.Reset search. For delivery estimate&nbsp. Recommended Size 12.5-- Tires. SEE ALL 19 TIRES From $294. Best value. The lowest priced tire with an easy score® of 'Great' or better. Carlisle Trac Chief I-3. Industrial. 12.5/80-18.Case in point, an Interco TSL 33/12.5/15 measures a whopping 33.7" whereas a same size ProComp is only 32.5". More importantly, the WIDTHS of these tires differ. I like the Interco tires and seems the only option I can get (according to the suggested rim size) is the TSL Radial 32/10.5/15 which is a bit smaller than what I would like.Experience the thrill and ease of tailoring your Truck or Jeep with our Guaranteed Lowest Prices on all 16.5 Inches 33 12.5 Tires products at 4WP. Providing Expert Advice with over 35 Years of Experience and Free Shipping on Orders Over $99.Tchajagos. 421 posts · Joined 2011. #9 · Dec 4, 2018. The 10" wide rims will have more offset as opposed to the 8" which will be more centered on the wheel mounting surface. I assume they do this for turning clearances. It makes your tires stick out the sides of the truck though. If you have the factory Alcoa wheels I would stick with those.Phone. (206) 932-1212. Book an Appointment. 3801 SW Alaska St View larger map. Shop Tires. We make it easy to enter your tire size info into our online catalog to pull up the best tires for your vehicle.Get accurate tire dimensions and perform quick tire. RimTyme - Corporate Store. Wheels; Tires. Menu. Menu. Wheels. Shop by vehicle; Shop by wheel size; Shop by custom filters. Tires. Shop by vehicle; Shop by tire size; Shop by custom filters. Locations. Search. Search. Location Find a Store. Tire Calculator. Tire Conversion Chart. 10″ Wheel.Likewise, you can fix a 12.5 tire width on an 8 to 1-inch rim. Remember, if you want to put on wider tires, ensure that it has a minimal bulge and that the tire-to-rim width is compatible. The manufacturer always provides a manual with tire size recommendations for a 9-inch, and the manual suggests a 12.5 tire width to a range of 8 to 10 width rim.Mar 29, 2017 · Just wanting to see if there is any real reason why I should not mount a 12.5 tire on an 8 inch wide stock wheel. I was about to pull the plug on a set of 35x12.5r20 at discount tire. They mounted it up to test fit with zero rubbing. When I was getting ready to pay they stated my wheel wasnt wide enough and id need at least an 8.5 wheel.Mon - Fri: 8am - 7pm ET. Sat: 9am - 5pm ET. Sun: Closed. We are closed for holiday New Year's Day. Find the largest selection of 12.5L/15FI tires you need with SimpleTire. Look for the size you need across tire types, brands, performance categories and more with fast, free shipping.Likewise, you can fix a 12.5 tire width on an 8 to 1-inch rim. Remember, if you want to put on wider tires, ensure that it has a minimal bulge and that the tire-to-rim width is compatible. The manufacturer always provides a manual with tire size recommendations for a 9-inch, and the manual suggests a 12.5 tire width to a range of 8 to 10 width rim.Thanks to 4 Wheel Parts, you never need to skimp on quality to save money on tires for Jeeps and trucks. We offer a huge range of 33 x 12.5 tires and wheels from industry-leading brands: Pro Comp, B.F. Goodrich, Goodyear, Fury, Toyo and many more. Outfit your ride and save money with our exclusive Price Match Guarantee.A 12.5 on an 8 inch rim will hold a bead better than a 10.5 on an 8 inch wheel. The general rule is plus or minus 4 inches, but I ran 11.5 wide LTB's on stock 6 inch wide Toyota rims for 28,000 problem free miles. You will lose center tread faster, but it's a game of matching air pressure for tire shape versus mileage. I think I did just fine.Tire Size: 31x12.50R-15LT; Appr. Rim Widths: 8.5-11"(10") Overall Dia.: 31.0" Section Width: 13.4" Tread Width: 10.3" Max. Load: 1520 Lbs. Rated Infl.: 25 PSI; ... I want to run a tire in the rage of 31 to 33 tall with as wide section as possible under a full size pickup, very custom build here. Full tube frame mid engine project Asked by ...