New rims

[91PathSE]

I just got new rims...They came off a 85 K-5 Blazer, they are 15 by 10.5 or 11...what width tire will fit on these...I want to run either a 31 or 32x11.5x15, can I use an 11.5 wide tire.

[JPB]

I just got new rims...They came off a 85 K-5 Blazer, they are 15 by 10.5 or 11...what width tire will fit on these...I want to run either a 31 or 32x11.5x15, can I use an 11.5 wide tire.

They are way too wide for a 11" wide tire - you should look for a 7-8" wide rim. Your front end will be much happier.

 

JP

[MY1PATH]

I think any rim wider that 8.5 is allot of stress on IFS and its wheel bearings.

[91PathSE]

what width can i run??

[aries247]

i was running 10" wide wheels off my 87 suburban for a long time before getting new wheels and tires and never had an issue. the only issue i had was they stuck out from the fenders about 2 inches. a tire shop will tell what they recommend.

[91PathSE]

what width tire were you using

[mws]

Do some searching on tire sizes.

In a nutshell, 31x10.5-15 on 15x8 with 4.5 or 4.75 backspacing is about the the biggest "easy" fit on WD's. After that, you will likely be lifting and/or cutting to prevent rubbing.

[91PathSE]

JGC lift i can run 32x11.5 my rim is 10.5 with a crazy back space the tires will stick out about 3 inches give or take

[mws]

With that, you will need to cut away a LOT of front fender if you want to be able to turn.

[aries247]

had to do some searching of my old posts. tires were 31x10.50. they rubbed like mad before i put a body lift on it. stuck out about 2 inches from the fender.

[91PathSE]

I'm running my 31x10.5 now with no rub...so I'm gunna try 32x11.5 on my rims along with my JGC lift...and see how it works..if I need to cut I'll cut.