285's Too Big for Stock Trail Wheels?
- Thread starter telockey
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All this has been quite informative! I have a related question: is there any disadvantage/safety concern with going to a much wider rim than the tire size would justify? By way of example, I'm going to 275's when the stock Duelers are worn out (not long now!), and I was debating on staying with the stock rims, or moving up to a 9" rim. I want to have the flexibility to move up to 285's down the road and have the right rim. But I won't do that if there's a problem with smaller tire on bigger rim (besides looking a little funny). sorry for the thread mini-derail...
1engineer
Moderator
Yeah, I know that but I'm old fashion and like to decide issues based on facts.
How about this: If it were me, and I was going to off road in rocks and crap I would buy a wheel/tire combo that was in the median of specs. Too wide a wheel is as bad as too narrow when looking at the mechanics of how these two important components work together.
Intruder
New member
I've been running 285s on the stock TE wheels for a year now without any issues (knock on wood). On most terrain I air down to 15 psi but in the winter in deep snow I go down to 12. There is a possibility of losing a bead, but this can happen any time you're aired down on a trail and not running beadlocks. You can also puncture a sidewall or otherwise tear your tire. Being off road can be unpredictable so it's up to you to always be prepared. I carry a plug kit with me at all times, a full-sized spare, and either a Hilift or X-jack. If you have a high volume compressor you can also reseat a bead yourself.
453030
New member
Hallelujah. :iagree:
Of course you're right. I'm just trying to make some hard choices on a limited budget. I'd rather have a nice lift on stock wheels, than no lift on nice wheels. If you know what I mean?:shrug:
phillyd2
Senior Member
Do you really want me to start a Which New Wheel for Me Mutt thread? I'm warning you.....
phillyd2
Senior Member
I always thought engineers worked like this - well, of course 7" would be the min but lets tell the dumb civilians its 7.5" since they never listen to us anyways? :hello:
limamike
New member
That's typically how it works. I would (and do) feel comfortable running 285s on the stock rims.
1engineer
Moderator
I told him the same thing. If I spent my time rock crawling though I would go wider just for extra safety factor. We call it SMAF.
rebelbowtie
New member
I ran 315's for years on 7" wide wheels and the only problem I ever had was sometimes after serious off roading I would get a slow leak around the bead.
1engineer
Moderator
I ran with a stick once and did not get my eye poked out...
rebelbowtie
New member
Can you share some of the engineering difficulties you had to overcome to pick out the perfect stick and running pace?
Antman
Elite Member
How big was the stick?
phillyd2
Senior Member
Don't be a jerk. :bravo:
