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Title: tire size fitment?
Post by: airmanwilliams on November 12, 2010, 08:31:24 AM

I was wondering how I can tell what size tires will fit my wheels? The wheels I have on my 87 samurai say 10x8, what does that mean?  Thank you guys for the help.

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: heiney.5 on November 12, 2010, 09:37:44 AM

Probably meant 15x8?

15 inch is the diameter of the wheel, and 8" would be the width. If you have a tape measure you can easily verify.


Generally for an 8" wheel you don't want to go wider then 10.50" tire. So some tire size options 31x10.50, 32x10.50, and 33x10.50. Bigger sizes will be harder to find, and the 33x10.50 might be hard to find.

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: z3ro on November 12, 2010, 01:10:51 PM

Here you go:

http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp (http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp)

It's what I use all the time.

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: jow003 on November 16, 2010, 05:51:10 AM

i have 15x8 with 33x1250s and they fit great, doesnt look balloon like at all just pure awesome 8)

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: Medford on November 16, 2010, 09:37:36 PM

Go here and hit the "more" button on the right.  It will show you what tire sizes are recommended for your wheel size.

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-selector/category/off-road/mud-terrain-t-a-km2/tire-details (http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-selector/category/off-road/mud-terrain-t-a-km2/tire-details)

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: airmanwilliams on November 16, 2010, 09:52:41 PM

is that the right link man I dont see the more button on the right.

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: woof359 on December 19, 2010, 04:23:55 PM

I have 235 75 15 and they were a bear to seal on my 8 inch wide wheels

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: airmanwilliams on December 19, 2010, 05:24:29 PM

they've held really well on mine but I havent gone wheeling either so I dont know how well they would hold then. Im hoping at somepoint to chage from the 235/75-15's I have right now for 31x10.50x15's

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: Bobzooki on December 20, 2010, 10:25:14 AM

I've got 15 X 8 rims on the Gnewt, and I'm running 33 X 10.50 tires.  I didn't NEED wider than 10.50's.

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: Medford on December 28, 2010, 08:51:48 PM

My bad, hit specs, then when it opens the next window hit the more button on the right.

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: jaysonbarn on December 29, 2010, 03:27:11 AM

If I change the rims of my Samurai will larger size will its performance be affected and to what extent. Do suggest me some tips to buy larger sized and light weight rims.

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: jow003 on January 02, 2011, 10:19:55 AM

Quote from: jaysonbarn on December 29, 2010, 03:27:11 AM

If I change the rims of my Samurai will larger size will its performance be affected and to what extent. Do suggest me some tips to buy larger sized and light weight rims.

biggest difference will be bc they weigh more it will slow stuff down.  you can get alloys which will help keep weight low.  the ones i have are alloy 15x8 and do a perfect job with 33x12.50s. 

AND, theyre for sale if your interested ;D

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: jaysonbarn on January 03, 2011, 03:19:32 AM

Thanks friend your offer is really interesting but I am still confused as my friends say that I leave the rim and do not alter with the tires as it has adverse effect on the performance.

Title: Re: tire size fitment?
Post by: Drone637 on January 05, 2011, 12:37:25 AM

Well, it will certainly slow down your rig.  But with the correct gearing you can get most of your power back, it comes down to sacrificing utility/looks vs performance.  Or you can bypass the issue and put in a larger motor, giving you both.  :D