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So I found a set of wheels on CL that I have been looking for, American Outlaw I's, but they are 15x10's. This was at Midnight and now at 1:45 I am creating a thread about the discussion.. I have been reading for the past two hours trying to figure out what they would be like..
For all of you running 33x12.5x15 's out there, what would your preference be and why?
I know that with a wider rim, that you can lose the bead easier, that being said, I do not believe that I will EVER make it to airing down to less than 15 psi (Which is where I have been told and read, that below 15 is when you start to have problems). Some threads have been Jeep, some Ford, some Toyota, some Izuzu.. But there are mixed emotions on all of them. That being said, lets get some thoughts and ideas going here.
I also ask this because Tirerack.com has the manufacturers specs on all the tires, and all 33x12.5's call for a 8.5" wheel.. they all say 8.5-11, so would a 15x10 not be in the money zone?
I have also read TJTJ's post on a few threads, mainly CX, about how he can run 13.5's on a 16x7 OEM wheel.. So I get that point, but I want to know.. If I (or anyone else) don't plan on airing down to less that 10-15 PSI, then is there a true difference?
In reading, I have also learned (makes sense) that with the 15x10, you don't have to air AS FAR down to get the same contact point as you would with a 15x8.. Does this come in to play in a real life situation? Maybe, maybe not.
*PS I have read about people saying they lose a bead at 6PSI.. To me, someone who is a weekend warrior, who still drives his truck to work Mon-Fri.. That just seems absurd. Then again, if I had a dedicated trail rig, I would also be running beadlocks..
*PSS If I run the 15x10's, any thoughts on getting some beadlockers welded on? Would it be worth it? I know Oz did it on his rig..
Anyway, Lets discuss those extra 2 inches..
For all of you running 33x12.5x15 's out there, what would your preference be and why?
I know that with a wider rim, that you can lose the bead easier, that being said, I do not believe that I will EVER make it to airing down to less than 15 psi (Which is where I have been told and read, that below 15 is when you start to have problems). Some threads have been Jeep, some Ford, some Toyota, some Izuzu.. But there are mixed emotions on all of them. That being said, lets get some thoughts and ideas going here.
I also ask this because Tirerack.com has the manufacturers specs on all the tires, and all 33x12.5's call for a 8.5" wheel.. they all say 8.5-11, so would a 15x10 not be in the money zone?
I have also read TJTJ's post on a few threads, mainly CX, about how he can run 13.5's on a 16x7 OEM wheel.. So I get that point, but I want to know.. If I (or anyone else) don't plan on airing down to less that 10-15 PSI, then is there a true difference?
In reading, I have also learned (makes sense) that with the 15x10, you don't have to air AS FAR down to get the same contact point as you would with a 15x8.. Does this come in to play in a real life situation? Maybe, maybe not.
*PS I have read about people saying they lose a bead at 6PSI.. To me, someone who is a weekend warrior, who still drives his truck to work Mon-Fri.. That just seems absurd. Then again, if I had a dedicated trail rig, I would also be running beadlocks..
*PSS If I run the 15x10's, any thoughts on getting some beadlockers welded on? Would it be worth it? I know Oz did it on his rig..
Anyway, Lets discuss those extra 2 inches..
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