10in wide :vs: 8in. wide Pro/Cons???
11-16-2006, 09:24 PM
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10in wide :vs: 8in. wide Pro/Cons???
I planning on getting some new wheels and tires once mine die. Planning on getting some 33X12.5 BFG All-T's on a Wheelers Offroad 15 in wheel. Now I'm trying to decide on how wide I want 'em. I did some searching on here, but did'nt really find anything. Right now I've got 305/70/R16X10 and like the way they stick out past the fender flares a little. (Dont like the mud, rocks, etc. hitting kick panel though) But on this board it seems like everybody runs 8in wide wheels, any particular reason? Are there any Pros/Cons to going with one width or the other? Ride quality?? Fitment issues?? Any help would be appreciated...
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11-17-2006, 07:11 AM
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8/12.50 combo works best off-road, air down better, less likely to lose a bead at low pressures, tire bulge protect the lip of the rim from rock damage, less likely to cause rubbing problems up front while turning.
10/12.50 combo will work better on the road, better cornering, flatter contact patch, likely longer or at least more even tread wear, more likely to cause rubbing in the front wheel well.
10/12.50 combo will work better on the road, better cornering, flatter contact patch, likely longer or at least more even tread wear, more likely to cause rubbing in the front wheel well.
11-17-2006, 09:44 AM
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i can fully stuff my 16X8's 4.5 BS'd wheels in my fender well.
with a 16X10 and 4 or less BS...not so much. depending on what you want, sometimes its better to have a narrower setup that can work well and stuff in your wells than a setup that sticks out and cant stuff...
with a 16X10 and 4 or less BS...not so much. depending on what you want, sometimes its better to have a narrower setup that can work well and stuff in your wells than a setup that sticks out and cant stuff...
11-18-2006, 09:23 AM
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Definatelye 8", it looks better and has less of a chance to break beads when aired down. (also looks better when your wheels arnt sticking out passed your sidewall).
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11-18-2006, 05:09 PM
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Gas saving???
Would i save any noticable amount of gas running the 8in wides? I think the 10 in wides are about 7 lbs heavier a piece. On top of that it seems like there would be less tire making contact with the road with the 8's, less resistance? Thanks for the help...
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11-18-2006, 07:21 PM
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You will save some due to the less unsprung weight, but you will generally have to run a lower pressure to maintain a flat contact patch..
i am suprised you dont rub like mad with a 10" wheel on your truck...
i am suprised you dont rub like mad with a 10" wheel on your truck...
11-18-2006, 08:13 PM
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Nope...
At fullsteer right it rubs a little on the frame rear of the tires. Even when flexed nothing to terrible, about the same as fullsteer. I'm thinking I will probably end up going with the 15X8's anyways. Save a little on shipping hopefully. How much gas will be saved from getting a 30# wheel compared to 40# wheel? AH64, what part of Idaho are you from? Thats a nice looking bull elk....
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11-18-2006, 08:37 PM
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I lived in...
Jackson, WY. last year for about 9 months, right over the Tetons from you. When I first moved out there I had no idea those buggers buggled like that. I didn't know what hell it was...
11-22-2006, 05:21 AM
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8/12.50 combo works best off-road, air down better, less likely to lose a bead at low pressures, tire bulge protect the lip of the rim from rock damage, less likely to cause rubbing problems up front while turning.
10/12.50 combo will work better on the road, better cornering, flatter contact patch, likely longer or at least more even tread wear, more likely to cause rubbing in the front wheel well.
10/12.50 combo will work better on the road, better cornering, flatter contact patch, likely longer or at least more even tread wear, more likely to cause rubbing in the front wheel well.
I also had rubbing until I did a 1" BL.
The tires do seem to last a long time. I got 50,000 miles out of my first set of BFG Mud-t.
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