10.5” vs 12.5” tire width?
- Thread starter Randy_K
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I personally was looking to go to a 33x10.5x15, but they are more expensive and from what I have read, the mileage gained is negligible. So when I do drop to 33’s, they will be 12.5 wide.
Medali
TJ Enthusiast
I would like some advice on a similar subject.
Currently I ride with 33 x10. 5x15 BF goodrich Mud occasions (2012 or 2013 I can not remember). I do not really have a problem with my tires..
I just wanted new rims wider and especially a little more deported (Et-).
I had bought used rims with their old tires mounted on them.
Old tires Bridgestone 33x12.5x15.
Now after installing a 2.5 "OME lift kit, I would like to install my" new "rims.
Do you advise me to install them with my current tires BF 33 x10.5 ...? Or with the Bridgestone 33x12.5 ...?
Last question, since the only thing that I appreciate in my old rims is the black color, would it be better to paint the "new" chrome rims in black ...?
Currently I ride with 33 x10. 5x15 BF goodrich Mud occasions (2012 or 2013 I can not remember). I do not really have a problem with my tires..
I just wanted new rims wider and especially a little more deported (Et-).
I had bought used rims with their old tires mounted on them.
Old tires Bridgestone 33x12.5x15.
Now after installing a 2.5 "OME lift kit, I would like to install my" new "rims.
Do you advise me to install them with my current tires BF 33 x10.5 ...? Or with the Bridgestone 33x12.5 ...?
Last question, since the only thing that I appreciate in my old rims is the black color, would it be better to paint the "new" chrome rims in black ...?
Painting chrome is not just spray bombing them, they need to be acid etched so the paint will stick. beyond that, its personal preference.
Medali
TJ Enthusiast
If I ever decide to paint them, I'll do it properly so I think I'll do it at a professional
derekmac
TJ Addict
Since you said new wider rims, I take it they are 15x10? If so, I wouldn't put a 10.5" wide tire on a 10" wide rim, unless you don't plan on using it off-road. You might find it hard to run a proper pressure off-road, and not lose a bead.
For what it’s worth, the only difference I really saw was that the 10.50s I ran, KM2s, looked a little smaller than the 12.50s,MTZP3s, I went with after 3 years. They were both 33s but the narrower width made the 10.50s look smaller on my TJ. I kept the 10.50 spare. It was obviously just the illusion of them being smaller but if you’re spending that much money on tires it might be something you want to consider.
Medali
TJ Enthusiast
Indeed I have not measured yet ... But if I find them 10 ", I will certainly follow your advice and stay with the 12.50 Bridgestone already installed, although I think that BF are more reliable than Bridgestone ...
for the color, do you think it would be worth painting the rims in black ...?
derekmac
TJ Addict
That really comes down to personal preference. Myself, I don't like chrome or black rims. As mentioned above, painting over chrome isn't as easy as painting over powder coat or paint. Plasti Dip will work and is pretty easy to touch up, though it isn't as tough as paint. Where you have a black Jeep, the chrome might actually look OK on it. Could be worth putting a couple of tires on and see how they look.
Medali
TJ Enthusiast
Curious what the tread width measurement on the 10.50 is. Also what backspacing do you have.
It’s around 10.5 to 11 but I can measure the spare when I get home. I think the backspace on the wheels was 3.75 (The 4wp procomp series 31 Stryker wheels)
Tomtess
Member
How much do the 12.5 stick out beyond the flares assuming they are stock flares? I have a 04 Rubicon so not sure if flares differ per model. My OME lift BL/MML is done and trying to figure out what size 33's to get. No load range E though. Do you notice any power loss from 10.5 to 12.5? I planned on 15x8 wheels.