15x8 or 15x10 wheel for 35x12.50 ?

[screamin reel]

Might sound like a dumb question but I really don't know the difference.

I have 35 x 12.50 BFG mud terrains and want to change the look of my wheels to MT classic locks.

What would the difference be mounting my tires on 15x8 vs. 15x10 wheels ?

Thanks

 

[JWMcCrary]

I think the fit is better on 15X10 but probably less likely to loose a bead at low pressure if they are mounted on 15X8. I have 35 12.50's on 15X10 and have run 12 psi with no problems on the level 3 & 4 trails at OCBR.

 

[NicksTrix]

you want a wide foot print or a narrower one? the 8 will be narrow.
all comes down to what look you want.

 

[screamin reel]

Does it effect the height of the tire or will that remain the same ?

I do however prefer the look of a narrower tire.

 

[HotWheels]

The 10" rims may also push your tire out of the fender flare coverage area.

 

[Z Bronco]

I have had both 10" and 8" rims, I prefer the 8". The 8" will have the tire be a little taller.

 

[cgbexec]

The 8" rims will give you a taller profile. The 10" rim will give you a lower flatter profile which will wear better on the streets.

 

[Broncobowsher]

The 8" rims will give you a taller profile. The 10" rim will give you a lower flatter profile which will wear better on the streets.

Perfect.

The 8" rim pinches the tire at the bead. Causes the tread to pucker in the middle more then a 10" rim would. For all around use with some daily driving and signifient number of miles on pavment, go 10" If this is a toy, and you want to run lower tire pressures and don't mind sacraficing some tire life on the street, 8"

 

[screamin reel]

Thanks everyone for the replies.

I think I'll stick to the 10's since most mileage will be on the street.

 

[HotWheels]

Thanks everyone for the replies.

I think I'll stick to the 10's since most mileage will be on the street.

I have 10" on mine. The wider profile and tire patch are more comfortable on the street. As I mentioned before they also cause the tire sidewall to exceed the flare. If this is not an issue for inspections then definitely the 10".

 

[screamin reel]

As I mentioned before they also cause the tire sidewall to exceed the flare. If this is not an issue for inspections then definitely the 10".

Not a problem up here in the Great White North.

Thanks

 

[av bronco]

I have those exact same wheels on my rig-15 by10, see my gallery

 

[Dan76]

I run an 8" wheel with 12.50 MTRs have yet to debead it. I usually go down to 10-11psi.

 

[FASTERDAMITT]

8's for mud. 10's for rocks and desert.

 

[cruizer]

tall sqaure look go with the 8"
bubble look, go with the 10"

 

[Broncoholic1]

8" will were the mid tread, 10" will run flat. 8" you will have to run low 20's on the street to get the tread flat.

 

[DirtDonk]

I had 35-12.50's on 8's and got 77,000 miles on a set of General mud tires. Freeway miles, proper air pressure and semi-regular rotation is what got me there.
That's just to show that tread wear can be fine with the narrower wheels too, under the right circumstances.

Both widths are within most tire manufacturers recommendations and will work fine. What the rest of the guys said pretty much sums it up.
Though the taller-vs-shorter is more visual than measurable in most cases involving softer tires. Next time you've got an un-mounted tire sitting there, grab the beads with both hands and pull outward. Get it to 8" and then 10" and meaure what the difference in height is. You might see a bit on some tires, but won't see much at all with most tires.
The tire-wear issue is mostly a well-matched weight rating, correct air pressure and proper alignment (not always easy on a Bronco). In my example above though, I had a completely diffferent beast. A full-size K1500 with IFS and a 6" lift just happens to like those narrower rims with, in my case at least, more positive offset too. Steered better and wore better than most others I knew with that same truck.
I tried to keep them closer to the stock offset than your typical 10" wide wheels were available with at the time.

Paul

 

[450rbronco]

what do you guys think about a 33 1250 15 on a 7 inch wide wheel is it possible since guys run 13.50 on 8 inch wheels

 

[malcolmzilla]

Bruce, I went from 8" AR 767's 4" BS to 10" Allied beadlocks 4" BS with my 35x12.50" Xterrains...

No difference in handling, given the same backspacing it gave me some more stickout which is what i was looking for trail use. Looks, well now I prefer the 10's. I plan on going to 36x13.50 Iroks anyhow.

 

[sprdv1]

Thanks everyone for the replies.

I think I'll stick to the 10's since most mileage will be on the street.

Good plan..