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How bad is it??

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Blackdawg, Nov 8, 2011.

  1. Nov 8, 2011 at 12:57 AM
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    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    How bad is it really to have 15x7 rims on 12.5'' wide tires??
     
  2. Nov 8, 2011 at 11:13 AM
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    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    BUMP!

    anyone??
     
  3. Nov 8, 2011 at 11:24 AM
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    I'm pretty sure I ran my 33x12.50's on my stock 2nd gen 4Runner rims (pretty sure they are 15x7) and they were fine.

    I will check to be sure though.

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  4. Nov 8, 2011 at 3:02 PM
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    Thanks man. Im gettin a set of 33x12.5KM2s on 15x8 rims(wheelers Type B) But i just really like the look of my stock rims. Don't see them on many tacos. But they are 15x7..
     
  5. Nov 8, 2011 at 4:21 PM
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    bump again!
     
  6. Nov 8, 2011 at 4:26 PM
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    I have run 15.5" tires on a 10" wheel.....which is about the same as a 12.5" tire on a 7" wheel......pic......

    2005vacations117_172f2025fb6422de4c59ee4e33ddfa78697d1599.jpg
     
  7. Nov 8, 2011 at 5:12 PM
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    but no as a daily right? im concerned about wear on the tires. they are KM2s which wear well i just want good wear to get a lot out of them..
     
  8. Nov 8, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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    they are fine, just don't drift with them :D
     
  9. Nov 8, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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    id be wheeling in em..lol
     
  10. Nov 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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    Good for offroad. Bad for on road.
     
  11. Nov 8, 2011 at 5:39 PM
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    darn..so just stick with the 15x8s??
     
  12. Nov 8, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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    I had stock toyota wheels on 315/75/16 MTZ on my 3rd gen 4runner. No premature or unusual tread wear. You will be just fine.
     
  13. Nov 8, 2011 at 5:45 PM
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    really?? nice..hehehe thats what i like to hear!
     
  14. Nov 9, 2011 at 3:18 PM
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    Bump any other opinions??
     
  15. Nov 10, 2011 at 4:26 AM
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    Just leave the air pressure down a little in them so they wear evenly. They'll be fine. I've ran 33's and 35's on a F350 4x4 with a stock 16x7 wheel with no problems (towing 12k).
     
  16. Nov 10, 2011 at 6:55 AM
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    How much lower?? I have been running like 38 psi currently on my 31x10.5s
     
  17. Nov 10, 2011 at 8:47 AM
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    It will all depend on your exact truck.

    Do the chalk test as soon as they are mounted up, write that number down, and you're set. :thumbsup:

    Fink
     

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