Tyre Rim Width Opinion

[Gnarly Dude]

We have some 35x12.5R15 BFG MT's for a second set of tyres which will be mostly be used for on road and soft offroad trips, what are peoples opinion on rim width? We had them on 9.5" beadlocks which were good. Do they need to go on 10" to stop them rolling too much or are 8" fine?

[callum007]

I'd run them on 8". Always prefer to use smaller than specified width.

[Weemsy]

for road and soft roading like you say i would go 10 inch rims

i found 8 inch rims great for getting the sidewalls bagging when running real soft pressures but a bit shit on the road with 'rolling' feel & uneven tyre wear

wider rim will give you a better ride on road

my 2c

weemsy

[4WDbits]

Wider rims will give much more stability on road, especially if towing.

[MNC]

I would assume that as you have stated it is a road vehicle and that it would need to be certed for using 35" rubber that the cert man would want you to have the right size rim for the tyre being used (ie 15x10).

[wjw]

I would assume that as you have stated it is a road vehicle and that it would need to be certed for using 35" rubber that the cert man would want you to have the right size rim for the tyre being used (ie 15x10).

Cert man was happy with my 15x12.5's being on 15x8's both times

[MNC]

I would assume that as you have stated it is a road vehicle and that it would need to be certed for using 35" rubber that the cert man would want you to have the right size rim for the tyre being used (ie 15x10).

Cert man was happy with my 15x12.5's being on 15x8's both times

Good to know. Cheers,

[DEATH_INC]

Recommended is 8.5" to 11".

[Sadam_Husain]

it probably comes down to personal preferance and what spare rims you've got lying around the shed mate

[Gnarly Dude]

Finally decided on some 15x10's, looks wicked now!