Rim width opinions.

[rascole]

I am looking at getting some new rims soon and can't decide on 8" or 10" wide rims. I have 35"s on 8" now. Who has 10" and did you notice any differences?

 

[amrg]

I have two different widths on my truck, 8s upfront and 9s in the rear. The 9s diffenetly make the tire look wider and I like it over the 8s. 10s would probably look even better.

 

[Peep]

interesting, i was surfing the net doing the same thing. I am buying 315's and wondering if I should keep my original rims or go wider.

 

[Mb30sdl]

Depending on back spacing. If rims have same back spacing ( space between mounting serface and end of a inside rim) u will gain 1" on outside and it will push your wheel/tire outside. I ran 12s with 4.5 backspacing due to exo cage.

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

This is a 17x9 wheel with 5" of back spacing with 35x12.5R17 tires. If I put the fender flares on they would be perfectly at edge to edge. I get a little rubbing on sway bar etc but hell they are 35.20" tall tires. It doesn't hurt anything.

 

[Peep]

So what do wider rims do???

i know it pushes the tire out but...

is it for looks? A softer or harder ride? Worse tire wear???

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

Wheel width should be simply a byproduct of the tires you choose to run. If you want to run 35x12.5R17 tires like the Pitbull's I have then the manufacturer suggests a 10" wide wheel. I run a 17x9 wheel and all it does is make the tire bulge out 1/2" on both the inner and outer sides. I don't mind this as my wheels will have a less chance of getting scrapped up on rocks as my sidewalls stick out beyond my wheel.

To give you a contrast the 4x4 guys in Hawaii like to run 35x12.5R22 tires with 22x14 wheels to make the tires look like they are stretched over the wheel. IMO this is not only stupid looking but it also increases the chances of your tires braking a seal putting other drivers at risk.

My point is wheel width should match what tire you want to use.

So what do wider rims do???

i know it pushes the tire out but...

is it for looks? A softer or harder ride? Worse tire wear???