33's on 15x10

**Blee1099** · 12-15-2003, 03:21 PM

Just wondering if you guys think a set of 33's would fit better on 15x10 or 15x8.. The 15x10 are only $39 and the 15x8 are only $8 cheaper. I plan on keeping the 33's mounted for offroad use and keep my stockers on the original rims for normal driving around town. Oh yeah they're a set of Bart standard weight wheels.

**JDraper** · 12-15-2003, 03:33 PM

Depends upon the width of the 33. If they are 12.5's, I go with the 15 x 10 rims. If they are less than that, go with the 15 x 8's. On my Zuk, I have 32 x 11.5-15's on 15 x 8" rims.

**Blee1099** · 12-15-2003, 03:35 PM

33x12.5x15. That's all I could find locally for a good price. I thought about running 32x11.5 on my stock rims but that's too risky to take.

**JDraper** · 12-15-2003, 03:50 PM

I ran 32 x 11.5-15's on the 15 x 7 rims I used to have on the Sammy, and they worked fine. Only reason I bought new rims was because the tires rubbed badly when I turned. Right now, the spare on my sammy is a 32 x 11.5-15 on a 15 x 5.5" rim!! ONLY use will be for a spare in an emergency.

Alec · 12-15-2003, 03:53 PM

33 12s can be run on 15x10s or 15x8s. Most Explorers go with 15x8 because there's better bead adhesion (especially at low pressures) and less risk of rubbing the rim due to clearance issues.

*unclemeat* · 12-16-2003, 01:56 PM

I believe most Explorer owners who run 33x12.5 are running a 15x8 wheel. Superlift recommended a 15x8 wheel, and so did the shop that installed my lift.

*Josh S.* · 12-18-2003, 01:08 PM

I've been running my 15x10s ever since Ive had 33s and have never had a problem with bead retention. They have worked out quite nicely for me, although I agree that most people go with 15x8s for 33x12.5x15 tires.

12-15-2003, 03:21 PM	#1
Blee1099 Evil Asian Elkridge, MD 91 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,327 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	33's on 15x10 Just wondering if you guys think a set of 33's would fit better on 15x10 or 15x8.. The 15x10 are only $39 and the 15x8 are only $8 cheaper. I plan on keeping the 33's mounted for offroad use and keep my stockers on the original rims for normal driving around town. Oh yeah they're a set of Bart standard weight wheels. __________________ Decals & Stickers EF Shirts EF Pullover Hoodies EF Zip Up Hoodies EF Travel Coffee Mugs Buy Any 2 and get 2nd half off Bottoms Up Rock Racing

12-15-2003, 03:33 PM	#2
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,401 Vehicle Specs	Depends upon the width of the 33. If they are 12.5's, I go with the 15 x 10 rims. If they are less than that, go with the 15 x 8's. On my Zuk, I have 32 x 11.5-15's on 15 x 8" rims. __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

12-15-2003, 03:35 PM	#3
Blee1099 Evil Asian Elkridge, MD 91 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,327 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	33x12.5x15. That's all I could find locally for a good price. I thought about running 32x11.5 on my stock rims but that's too risky to take. __________________ Decals & Stickers EF Shirts EF Pullover Hoodies EF Zip Up Hoodies EF Travel Coffee Mugs Buy Any 2 and get 2nd half off Bottoms Up Rock Racing

12-15-2003, 03:50 PM	#4
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,401 Vehicle Specs	I ran 32 x 11.5-15's on the 15 x 7 rims I used to have on the Sammy, and they worked fine. Only reason I bought new rims was because the tires rubbed badly when I turned. Right now, the spare on my sammy is a 32 x 11.5-15 on a 15 x 5.5" rim!! ONLY use will be for a spare in an emergency. __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

12-15-2003, 03:53 PM	#5
Alec Elite Moderator Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,061 Vehicle Specs	33 12s can be run on 15x10s or 15x8s. Most Explorers go with 15x8 because there's better bead adhesion (especially at low pressures) and less risk of rubbing the rim due to clearance issues. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

12-16-2003, 01:56 PM	#6
unclemeat Elite Explorer Richmond, VA 91 sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,384 Vehicle Specs	I believe most Explorer owners who run 33x12.5 are running a 15x8 wheel. Superlift recommended a 15x8 wheel, and so did the shop that installed my lift.

12-18-2003, 01:08 PM	#7
Josh S. can't kick the habit Seabeck, WA '93 sport 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,889 Vehicle Specs	I've been running my 15x10s ever since Ive had 33s and have never had a problem with bead retention. They have worked out quite nicely for me, although I agree that most people go with 15x8s for 33x12.5x15 tires. __________________ 00' Ranger Ext Cab 4x4 05' Dodge Cummins Crew Cab 4x4 Tow Pig Race Explorer Build RIP Prerunner Ranger Build Prerunner Sport Trac Build Seabeck 4x4 and Fab