TIRE AND WHEEL FRUSTRATION

[MONSTERMATT]

I want to run the the tera grapplers 37x 13.50 rim size 17 but the helo maxx 8 wheels i want are offered in 17.9 guess thse wont work or will they?

[MONSTERMATT]

I want to run the the tera grapplers 37x 13.50 rim size 17 but the helo maxx 8 wheels i want are offered in 17.9 guess thse wont work or will they?

[BumM3r]

If the 17.9 refers to the height of the wheel http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gifand I'm assuming it does, then it won't work. I'm thinking the 17.9 is actually an 18" wheel.

[CBR_Raven]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MONSTERMATT:
I want to run the the tera grapplers 37x 13.50 rim size 17 but the helo maxx 8 wheels i want are offered in 17.9 guess thse wont work or will they? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Don't you mean 17x9? I have never heard of any rim being 17.9. Also, they don't make a 37x13.50 terra grappler...you would have to get the mud grappler for that size tire.

If the wheels are 17x9 then yes the 37x13.50 mud grapplers will fit.

[MONSTERMATT]

i meant mud grapplers, and and i also meant 17x9, sorry i took for granted u guys would know waht i meant about the wheel size now what about all this backspacing stuff? do ineed to look for a certain kind of back spacing on theses wheels?

[rvs9]

Backspacing is really important when going with new tires (i.e. larger/wider). You better do your homework.

[VTSTOMPER]

I thought 13.50 wide tires require a 10" wide wheel.

[CBR_Raven]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MONSTERMATT:
i meant mud grapplers, and and i also meant 17x9, sorry i took for granted u guys would know waht i meant about the wheel size now what about all this backspacing stuff? do ineed to look for a certain kind of back spacing on theses wheels? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>5" backspace with 0 offset should be fine.

[Fastest H-Town Realtor]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
I thought 13.50 wide tires require a 10" wide wheel. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


You thought correct. Check tire manufacturer specs for rim width. To small and premature tire wear will occur.

[KenP]

A good 4 wheel drive shop, or even tire shop, should be able to set you straight on this.

[PewterPower]

I'm running the following with no problems:

Helo Maxx 8 Wheels 17 x 9 with -4.5 backspacking

Toyo MT Tires 37 x 13.5 x 17

[MUH_HUM]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MONSTERMATT:
I want to run the the tera grapplers 37x 13.50 rim size 17 but the helo maxx 8 wheels i want are offered in 17.9 guess thse wont work or will they? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have 17x10 centerlines with 4.5 backspacing on a 37x13.5 Mud Grappler. Rub a tiny bit on passenger side front. If I were to do it again, I would go with something just a touch smaller to avoid the rub.

[SoonerBoarder]

I have 20x10 with 4.5 backspacing American Racing Mojaves with 37x13.50 Open Country M/T. They rubbed pretty bad at first but after a few turns of the torsion bars, no problems. And, no ride or handling problems at all. I cannot notice a difference in ride whatsoever.