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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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32x11.5 on a 15x7 a good idea?

I understand it will work, but how bad is the balloon effect. If possible could you give me a guestimate of how little of air I can run in it. Thanks

By the way they are BFG MudTerrains

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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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i had those exact tires on my 98 taco, which had 15x7 rims. the "balloon" effect is unnoticable. i ran 35 psi on the road and they aired down to 15 fine.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Alright thanks alot, I'm picking up 5 slightly used (off-road miles only) for $500 in the next couple of weeks. Thanks again.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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That setup provides better sidewall protection from sidewall punctures. Good deal!
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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I ran a set of 32x11.50 BFG a/t's on stock 15x6 wheels no problem, they dont balloon bad, never had a problem with tread wear from bulging... You can go pretty low with the air pressure maybe 15 psi would be the lowest i'd go, being its a 7 wide wheel and a 11.5 tire
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Thanks alot, I wasn't sure how it'd look, I have 2 sets of rims, and i like the black 15x7 better than the factory 15x8 (they look off-white or something)
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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I run those, but do you have any kind of lift? I rub a little bit with no lift, a wee bit of fender trimming fixed it though
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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i have 32x11.5's on stock 7" ers theres not really any balloon effect
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