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33x12.5 on 15x7 wheels???

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Old 08-14-2006
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33x12.5 on 15x7 wheels???

i know, i know.. i checked the chart and this is what it said:
Originally Posted by Redeneckstone

01-06

XLT 4X4, FX4, Level II, EDGE 2wd & 4X4(Sport newer models)(mild T-bar crank always recommened for leveling purposes, always remeber to get an alignment)

* 15x7 stock - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15(T-bar crank recommened), 33x12.5x15(will need triming and T-Bar crank)
what i want to do is get 12.5" wide tires AFTER i get a spindle lift.. so i'm not worried about fitting them under the wells but is 12.5" too wide for a 7" wheel?

i know the chart says i can do it but i wanted feedback specific to this question and, if possible, anyone that has done this.

thanks guys
 
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I wouldn't go past an 11.5" wide tire on a 7" wide rim. I think the rule of thumb is not to go over a 12.5" wide tire on an 8" wide rim. Just subtract the inch.
 
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worked fine for me till i got new rims and i know others run there trucks like that........
 
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Originally Posted by l2en
I wouldn't go past an 11.5" wide tire on a 7" wide rim. I think the rule of thumb is not to go over a 12.5" wide tire on an 8" wide rim. Just subtract the inch.
bs it works fine. only problem is the outer edges dont wear at all. doesnt mean its a problem mounting it or running it....

here is bills level II with his stock 15x7 with 33x12.5x15

 
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Old 08-15-2006
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Nice post! I asked the same question... kinda.
 
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it can be done the tires wont wear exactly how they are supposed to but they will work.
 
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