[81CJ7V8]

Anyone?

[80cj]

I don't but I know lots of guys who do. Normally not a problem. Why?

[81CJ7V8]

Im trying to buy new rims and tires, and was recommended that an 8" is better than a 10", unless running a beadlock type rim, was wondering if anyone has run this setup at one point or not. Planning on 35-12.50 on a 15X8 wheel. or 15x10 if necessary.

[80cj]

I've been running 32x11.50 BFG MT's on 15x10 steel rock crawlers for quite some time and no problems. The steel rims have safety beads on them. I had originally planned on running 33x12.50's and already had the rims. Then I came across a great price on the 32's. I have an 80 CJ-5 (narrow track). There is an improvement in road handling with the 10" rims which is why I run them. I know that 11.50's on 10 inch rims is not the best combo but it's worked for me so far. Ther's not much in the way of rock crawling here. If I was running 35x12.50's I would run 10" rims but that's me. It depends on what kind of wheeling you do.

[LostJeeper]

I think people say 8 over 10 because tire sizes lie. With a 8 you can air down alot more with out risk of blowing the bead.

[robert1973]

I run a 13.50 on an 8" rim. Many people run wider tires on narrow rims. It helps hold a bead when aired down better. Only thing to watch out for is watch the wear of your tire and adjust the pressure you run. A higher pressure will cause the center of the tread to buldge and wear faster. This is same for a normal width tire and wheel combo but more exaggerated on a narrower wheel and wide tire

[81CJ7V8]

So if I decide to run the 8, I'd need to run a few pounds under max psi to accommodate the differences and ensure better tread wear than at full psi?

[LostJeeper]

best way is to chalk the tire drive down the road till you get a even wear and the chalk is gone

[81CJ7V8]

Chalk perpendicular across the tread I'm guessing?

[LostJeeper]

rgr there is a few other ways too I think. I dont normaly go by the PSI on the side of the tire since it is normally a rating way past what my Jeep will ever weight.

[titomars]

I used to run with a 15X8 rim with 33X12.50's but with a narrow track I had to use spacers to keep them from rubbing the fender wells. I moved to 15X10's no spacers needed, no rubbing. My CJ stands better, looks proper now, and drives better and steers sharper. I will never go back to 15X8's. Just my $0.02

[81CJ7V8]

So it is better for a 8" rim as opposed to a 10" rim?

[81CJ7V8]

I don't have a narrow width axle. I have full length Dana 44's out of a 73-75 International Scout II.

[abc_was_here]

I run a 35x12.5 on a 15x8 rim and I have no problems with it.

[81CJ7V8]

and since the length from one side of my drum to the outside of the caliper is roughly 13" I can run a 15" correct?