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Post by DUDELUX »

im looking at new tyres, mudzillas, 33x13.5x15, because they are 13.5 wide, will they fit on my 15x8 rims or do i get 15x10 rims?? let me know
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Post by dklyne454 »

I aint giving advice mate, but i ran 12.5 on 7 inch rims for ages without ever having an issue, I could not see why you couldn't run 13.5 on 8 inch rims.

having said that i know they dont recomend it, and i am not the person to explain why or challange the reason.
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Post by BabyGodzillaGTi-R »

Since you brought this up, u think it's ok if i run 10.5s on a 6inch wide rims?
Actually what are the risks when u run thinner rims then recommended?
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Post by skippy's GQ »

less contact of the tread face to the road, so there for less grip... would feel looser on the road, corner like a bitch.. and would not recomend it....

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Post by money_killer »

13.5 and higher are suited to 10" rims

12.5 and lower 8" rims but will work on a 10" rim but u cant run like 10psi they may pop off or leak

that is wat my understanding is.
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Post by Hobzee »

The wider the rim . the better the shoulder contact and that means better grip on the road and traction in the bush, especially when deflated.
Besides - the 13.5's will look even fatter on wider rims.
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Post by Barno111 »

Mate also if your running 13.5 on a 8 inch rim, it will leave your side wall open for a punture. Also it will become a pig on the road, being a bias tyre it will roll alot on the side wall. My suggestion go to 10inch wide rims. And if the tyres are going to be on there 24/7 get a radial. Its just not worth rolling your car for the sake of the tyres under it. But if your only putting them on for the weekends go ahead but with a 10inch rim. And be careful on the road it will wont to roll and will be very floaty at 80km plus
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