Help / Recommendations - 15"x10" or 15"x12&qu

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:31 pm

Hi Guys,

I`ve found a guy that will widen my existing 15" x 7" wheels off my Safari.

I`ve got a set of 33" x 14" x 15" Boggers sitting at home just waiting for some rims.

The Big question is - should I get the rims widened to 10" or 12" :?:

Pro's - its only $5 more per wheel to get 2" more per rim. If they hold I imagine I`ll have a bigger foot print from the tyre. Would be great to have if I ever go to some bigger (wider) tyres.

Con's - The side of the tyre recommends 10" wide rim, the tyres may come of easily on a 12" rim???, might put alot of pressure on the running gear?

Basically I can`t make up my mind - so would appreciate any helpful suggestions you guys might have. Thanks.

niblik · Post by **niblik** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:56 pm

sidewall vulnerability on 12's?

are they legal to widen or not an issue?

i'm curious to that also.. there would have to be bead issues wouldnt there?

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:51 pm

My wagon is dedicated offroad so not an issue to widen to 12". Yeah I guess if you push the sidewall out further there is more chance of damage - good point.

I`m not so sure about the bead issues but think you may be right. I measured the bead on the tyres which looked to be about 9" wide so 10" rims are already requiring the bead to be forced out by an inch.

Is that a vote for the 10" wide option from you Niblik?

wopass · Post by **wopass** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:02 pm

if the tyre recomends 10 then go for 10, if you go wider you have the bead sticking out a long way and the tyre wont be sticking out much paast it for bead protection...

thats my 2c

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:14 pm

Ok , Thats 2 votes for 10" and none for 12".

Sounds like 10" is the better option. Thanks guys.

4WDbits · Post by **4WDbits** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:39 am

The Interco web site http://www.intercotire.com/site28.php recommends 10 inch for the B-107 33/14R15 TSL Boggers.

U-BOAT · Post by **U-BOAT** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:30 pm

yeah 10" rim is probably the way to go as as more tyres will fit on a 10" rim that a 12" so if you were to change tyres at a later date you wouldn't need different rims. But with all that said said 12" look cool i have been running the same tyres on a set of 12's and have even run 33x12.5x15 hancooks on the same rims for 18 months and havent had any trouble with the sidewalls yet.

niblik · Post by **niblik** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:14 pm

yeah fella... my votes for the 10's...

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:01 pm

U-BOAT wrote:yeah 10" rim is probably the way to go as as more tyres will fit on a 10" rim that a 12" so if you were to change tyres at a later date you wouldn't need different rims. But with all that said said 12" look cool i have been running the same tyres on a set of 12's and have even run 33x12.5x15 hancooks on the same rims for 18 months and havent had any trouble with the sidewalls yet.

Have you got any pics of your Boggers on the 12" rims :?:

I would be interested to see them. I`ve just posted a pic of mine on the 10" rims (under Landcruiser for sale thread) - real happy with the improvement over the 7" Safari rims.

1lurch · Post by **1lurch** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:42 pm

go the tens , i had some on the last hilux , with swampers on them . they are big enough when fitted . interco says 10's then thats the one to use , after all they probably did some testing .

U-BOAT · Post by **U-BOAT** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:06 pm

hey they look good on new shiney rims!

just wondering what 10's are worth as i am going to get a set for my mongrels. i have a couple of photos in my '1KZ-TE conversion' album with the boggers and my 'before the drowning' album when my mate run savero's on them.

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MNC · Post by **MNC** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:44 pm

12" rims do make em look pritty fat. I`m keen to run some low pressures and main deciding factor was that 10" rims would be safer at low psi.

I cracked up at the title of this photo. I`d love to have bigger tyres too but $$$$. One day we`ll have to all get togeather and order a container of 44" Boggers from the States :twisted:

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:48 pm

U-BOAT wrote:hey they look good on new shiney rims! just wondering what 10's are worth as i am going to get a set for my mongrels. i have a couple of photos in my '1KZ-TE conversion' album with the boggers and my 'before the drowning' album when my mate run savero's on them.

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You should send a message to worthog . He has "a set of 5 10 inch rims beadlocked that fit GQ Nissans " he might be willing to sell you. Cost $110 plus beadlocking and powercoating.

H2OLOVA · Post by **H2OLOVA** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:54 pm

my votes for 10s as well. As you said its a bush wagon so "cool"

isn't a good reason to go bigger. If your running low pressure then they will stay on the bead better. You said that you hadn't unseated a bead yet but why push your luck-you know it will only ever happen when your in the shittiest bog you've ever seen!!! bet you wouldn't be worrying about cool then :lol:

U-BOAT · Post by **U-BOAT** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:44 pm

yea you're right i have been pushing my luck for a while thats why beadlocks are on the cards for these rims. just gotta find someone to do them for me!

H2OLOVA · Post by **H2OLOVA** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:42 pm

I'm having the same trouble. I've bought some staun pnuematic beadlocks, got some nice new steel rims and i've got my tyres. Just need someone in Ch Ch to put it all together for me. Spoke to the guys at KATs and am still waiting for them to get back to me........... need them on before sheffield!!!

Any ideas guys?????????

Help / Recommendations - 15"x10" or 15"x12&qu

Help / Recommendations - 15"x10" or 15"x12&qu

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10's all the way