15x8s or 15x10s?

s.hiles

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what is better for a 35 12.50 15 a 15x8 inch rim or a 15x10 inch rim. i see people runnin 12.50s on 8 inch all the time but what are the ups an down to both?
 
you like skinny sucked in look = 8"

you like almost flat sidewall look = 10"

but the more dish the more less backspace. = more stress on front axle bearings = less life span.
 
i've always thought that running a 12.50 on an 8" rim would help keep from popping beads. but thats really just an opinion.
 
RenegadeT said:
x2 on the 8"...pull the beads in, less likely to pop, and keep the rim further from the rocks.
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X'3 Not to mention, if you run the 10's you're more likely to scrub the rims and bend the lip on the rim.
 
strange1 said:
i've always thought that running a 12.50 on an 8" rim would help keep from popping beads. but thats really just an opinion.
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RenegadeT said:
x2 on the 8"...pull the beads in, less likely to pop, and keep the rim further from the rocks.
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This is the big advantage, I run 12.5 on 8s and air down to 9 psi with having an issue, Similar set ups in our group run 10s and have issues with air loss from a loose bead while running low psi.

IMO I would run the 8s unless your planing to run a 14+ width on a tire.
 
Also the 8" are easier to reseat the bead if it does come off.
 
holy crap batman, i have an opinion someone agrees with??? i will mark this day on my calendar.
 
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