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Destructo · 11-05-2004, 10:34 AM

If I wanted to spend the money to buy new wheels I would buy 15x10s for my 12.5s just because I mostly drive on the street, but then they would rub my front fenders and I would need a couple inches of lift to clear them.

For all street driving I would put them on 15x10s, but if you use it off-road a good bit I would rather not have to worry so much about losing a bead, most tire manufacturers recommend a 8.5-10" rim for 12.5" wide tires.

15.5" super swampers is another thing, their designed to run on 10" wide wheels. You couldn't get away with running a smaller 12.5" tire on a 7" wheel I don't think.

11-05-2004, 10:34 AM	#7
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	If I wanted to spend the money to buy new wheels I would buy 15x10s for my 12.5s just because I mostly drive on the street, but then they would rub my front fenders and I would need a couple inches of lift to clear them. For all street driving I would put them on 15x10s, but if you use it off-road a good bit I would rather not have to worry so much about losing a bead, most tire manufacturers recommend a 8.5-10" rim for 12.5" wide tires. 15.5" super swampers is another thing, their designed to run on 10" wide wheels. You couldn't get away with running a smaller 12.5" tire on a 7" wheel I don't think. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.