10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msgross · 07-31-2006, 05:48 PM

I already have a set of 15x10" rims. I just got a great deal on some 33x10.5x15 BFG's and am wondering how they will look? Should I go with the 8" rim, I wanted to go for 12.5 width tire but couldn't pass on this deal. Link is to the Ebay auction. Any pics of this combination would be great...thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...BSAA%3AUS%3A11

msgross · 07-31-2006, 09:50 PM

anyone know if this will rub or what backspacing I need? thanks

Mudder · 08-01-2006, 11:25 AM

I have always ran 10" rims. Most of the tires were 12.50 and they looked fine.

msgross · 08-01-2006, 11:35 AM

my concern is the 10.5" tire on the 10" rim. Guess I will just try it out

vtblazer · 08-01-2006, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

anyone know if this will rub or what backspacing I need? thanks

Is your suspension stock?
With a 10" rim (probably 4" B/S) you might rub on the rear of your fenders during full/tight turn.
If you have a 4" lift, no worries.

The 10.5's will be fine but looked a little 'straight' on the sidewalls.

msgross · 08-01-2006, 09:54 PM

no lift so we will see what happens. thanks

**special-K** · 08-01-2006, 10:52 PM

Sould work,kinda borderline on clearing the body and rim width.I`d say you have the perfect size for a non-lifted truck if you used 8" rims...

msgross · 08-02-2006, 08:26 AM

I may go with 2" add a leafs, cheap and should do the job.

vtblazer · 08-02-2006, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

I may go with 2" add a leafs, cheap and should do the job.

msgross · 08-02-2006, 07:47 PM

new problem, I just learned that PA has a law against tires sticking out from the fenders...any insight on this from the forum? My 10" are about 1-2"outside the overhang of the rim. It will be close so I will see...

**special-K** · 08-03-2006, 07:08 AM

That old law???Do they mess with 30+ year old trucks for that?I`ve never been bothered in Maryland.

tgh117 · 08-03-2006, 12:26 PM

My tires are 33x12.5's on 8" rims and I have very minimal rubbing problems, only when the plow is on the truck and up. My tires also stick out of the front fenders about 3/4" and I haven't ever had any problems getting inspected. Worst come to worst, just keep an old stock set around to slip on for inspection.

msgross · 09-06-2006, 06:05 PM

well... I only mounted one rim to see what it would do. Not happy with it and going for 15x8's instead. It would work if that's all you had but I am looking for alloy rims anyway. I can always go larger with the tire on the 8" rim later. Thanks... Here is a pic of the results...Looks good from the distance but I don't like the straight sidewall with a funny lip at the rim. I would rather have a little rounded sidwall. They did have about an inch from rubbing the front fender... not sure if the 12.5 on the same rim would work on my truck without help... I can take a better pic if anyone is interested in the results. send email address...

07-31-2006, 05:48 PM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? I already have a set of 15x10" rims. I just got a great deal on some 33x10.5x15 BFG's and am wondering how they will look? Should I go with the 8" rim, I wanted to go for 12.5 width tire but couldn't pass on this deal. Link is to the Ebay auction. Any pics of this combination would be great...thanks http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...BSAA%3AUS%3A11 __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-31-2006, 09:50 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? anyone know if this will rub or what backspacing I need? thanks __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-01-2006, 11:25 AM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: 10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? I have always ran 10" rims. Most of the tires were 12.50 and they looked fine.

08-01-2006, 11:35 AM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? my concern is the 10.5" tire on the 10" rim. Guess I will just try it out __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-01-2006, 09:54 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? no lift so we will see what happens. thanks __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-01-2006, 10:52 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? Sould work,kinda borderline on clearing the body and rim width.I`d say you have the perfect size for a non-lifted truck if you used 8" rims... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-02-2006, 08:26 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? I may go with 2" add a leafs, cheap and should do the job. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-02-2006, 07:47 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? new problem, I just learned that PA has a law against tires sticking out from the fenders...any insight on this from the forum? My 10" are about 1-2"outside the overhang of the rim. It will be close so I will see... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-03-2006, 07:08 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? That old law???Do they mess with 30+ year old trucks for that?I`ve never been bothered in Maryland. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-03-2006, 12:26 PM	#12
tgh117 Crazy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Emmaus, Pa Posts: 203	Re: 10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? My tires are 33x12.5's on 8" rims and I have very minimal rubbing problems, only when the plow is on the truck and up. My tires also stick out of the front fenders about 3/4" and I haven't ever had any problems getting inspected. Worst come to worst, just keep an old stock set around to slip on for inspection. __________________ 77 SB Stepside in a bunch of pieces scattered around the garage.

09-06-2006, 06:05 PM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 10" rims on 33 x 10.5 x 15, suggestions? well... I only mounted one rim to see what it would do. Not happy with it and going for 15x8's instead. It would work if that's all you had but I am looking for alloy rims anyway. I can always go larger with the tire on the 8" rim later. Thanks... Here is a pic of the results...Looks good from the distance but I don't like the straight sidewall with a funny lip at the rim. I would rather have a little rounded sidwall. They did have about an inch from rubbing the front fender... not sure if the 12.5 on the same rim would work on my truck without help... I can take a better pic if anyone is interested in the results. send email address... Attached Images Last edited by msgross; 09-06-2006 at 06:08 PM.

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