98 gmc sierra

[Vortec Lover]

Okay here is 285's on stock rims:

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the bead is the lip, what holds the air in- on here, the sidewalls suck in to the narrow rim. The sidwalls are safe- but technically, this is too narrow a rim for a 285

if you "break a bead" it means all the air comes out because the seal has been broken


then we introduce these badboys:

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exact same tires:

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the tread width did not change (the part that leaves tracks) is the same size. HOWEVER- my sidewalls have been pushed out making them more vulnerable to debris or sharp rocks. Compare the pictures. It is all in the rim. Now I am technically too wide for a 285. If my tires ever get down to 15psi I risk them popping loose. But I always keep a close eye on them so that won't happen. And bigger tires are in the plan anyways.

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[iEnding]

I'd say hold off for something better

 

[thz71]

well mine are 3.75 in. back spacing so about 1/4 inch farther than men so feel free to check it out

 

[Vortec Lover]

Imo it will you'll wind up with 4-5 inches sticking out I'll bet. Really there is no need for rims that wide with just 33's...

Hater!

It's all personal preferance. If you can fit them and like them than do it! I'm sure you can test fit one and see how far they are going to stick out.

 

[Vortec Lover]

well mine are 3.75 in. back spacing so about 1/4 inch farther than men so feel free to check it out

plus an extra four inches

 

[thz71]

plus an extra four inches

hmmm guess i don't get it either then .25 inch difference makes his stick out 4" farther?

 

[McMuscle3]

hmm I may just hold off on these. They guy dont have center caps, just the rims along and he is wanting 350. Not a bad price but i feel like I can find a better deal elsewhere.

 

[McMuscle3]

I'd say hold off for something better

You just want me and you to have matching wheels and trucks.lol jk

 

[Vortec Lover]

hmmm guess i don't get it either then .25 inch difference makes his stick out 4" farther?

backspace = the amount on the INSIDE of the wheel mounting surface- the rest goes outside. Make sense now?

 

[thz71]

hmm I may just hold off on these. They guy dont have center caps, just the rims along and he is wanting 350. Not a bad price but i feel like I can find a better deal elsewhere.

thats pretty high IMO