Rim Question

[SodyClack]

Iam getting the 33x1250 BFG mud terrains do i need a 8 or 10 for my rim width ?

[shortbus]

You'd be best off with 10 inch wide wheels.

[aston]

Iam getting the 33x1250 BFG mud terrains do i need a 8 or 10 for my rim width ?

As with most things, there's some debate here. The things I hear the most are:

Some people prefer 8" rims because they claim that the bead is more likely to remain on the rim at low pressure.

Others prefer a 10" rim because they think the tire retains a better shape, keeping more tread in contact with the ground.

[nagal]

listen to everything everyone has to say then go with what you think makes the most sense. If you still can not decide, flip a coin. The 8" vs 10" rim is another one of those great debates.

If it helps, I run 15x8 but when I go to 35s will probably go with 16x10.

[4x4garage]

listen to everything everyone has to say then go with what you think makes the most sense. If you still can not decide, flip a coin. The 8" vs 10" rim is another one of those great debates.

If it helps, I run 15x8 but when I go to 35s will probably go with 16x10.

Well put...

[SodyClack]

Thanks, i think iam goin with 10 .

[Dukes69]

Well put indeed, but I dont know anyone that runs 10" wheels. I run 15x8's on 33x12.5's I will run the same with my 35's

[Old Fart]

Ran my 33x12.50's on 8" rims - always. Running my 35x12.50's on 8" rims. A LOT harder to debead, period. Desert racers regularly run 33x12.50's on 7" rims, for just that reason.

IF I ever decide to run beadlocks, I might go up in rim width, as it (as stated above) alows a flatter profile across the tread. Real world - I don't drive the YJ to work (110 mile round trip commute is much more fun in the Boxster) - so I run 28 psi on the way to/from thr trails, and live with the slightly faster wear.

[SodyClack]

iam gunna go with a 8 iam pretty sure