Matching Wheel Width to Tire Width?

[Aaron77]

Hey all, I'm considering replacing my factory rims and while I think I've pretty much settled on the tires, I'm a bit lost when it comes to choosing rims. I'm leaning towards Faulken AT3s @ 265/70 R17.

If I do go with a 265 tire, what would be the ideal rim width? I've read a little and all I can find is there is some play between tire and rim width. I'm not really sure what width I should be aiming for on a 265 tire.

I'd like the tire pushed out some, hopefully to look good in the RTR fender flares I just ordered. Think 18mm is a good choice? I have a 2.5 RC level. I'm assuming I'd probably need the ReadyLift intrusion beams with that offset, hopefully no other cutting!

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[tfisher15]

Hey all, I'm considering replacing my factory rims and while I think I've pretty much settled on the tires, I'm a bit lost when it comes to choosing rims. I'm leaning towards Faulken AT3s @ 265/70 R17.

If I do go with a 265 tire, what would be the ideal rim width? I've read a little and all I can find is there is some play between tire and rim width. I'm not really sure what width I should be aiming for on a 265 tire.

I'd like the tire pushed out some, hopefully to look good in the RTR fender flares I just ordered. Think 18mm is a good choice? I have a 2.5 RC level. I'm assuming I'd probably need the ReadyLift intrusion beams with that offset, hopefully no other cutting!

From tire size.com:

The 265/70R17 Falken Wildpeak A/T3W has a diameter of 31.9", a width of 10.7", mounts on a 17" rim and has 653 revolutions per mile. It weighs 52.9 lbs, has a max load of 3195/2910 lbs, a maximum air pressure of 80 psi, a tread depth of 18/32" and should be used on a rim width of 7-8.5".

 

[Aaron77]

Well I feel dumb, I've been on that site so many times comparing different tires I didn't realize it will also recommend the rim width. Would there be any issues going with a 9" rim since that's slightly larger than recommended? Most of the rims I've been looking at seem to be between 8.5-9.5" range

 

[tfisher15]

Well I feel dumb, I've been on that site so many times comparing different tires I didn't realize it will also recommend the rim width. Would there be any issues going with a 9" rim since that's slightly larger than recommended? Most of the rims I've been looking at seem to be between 8.5-9.5" range

I’m no expert but I think for that rim size you would go up to a wider tire.

 

[slowmachine]

When your wheels are wider than required for the tire, it’s a lot easier to damage the wheel on curbs, off road obstacles, etc.

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

Everything tires is on TIRESIZE.COM including manufacturer's specs for every tire on the market. Great resource for anything tires/rims sizes, specs, or comparison.

The 10 ply is only recommended on 7.0-8.5, but the 6 ply is okay 7.0-9.0. In most cases it will not make a substantial difference, but will have influence on handling and comfort.

Here is Falken AT3 265/70-17 and LT 265/70-17.

https://tiresize.com/tires/Falken/Wildpeak-AT3W-265-70R17.htm

 

[FULLSCALE]

Well I feel dumb, I've been on that site so many times comparing different tires I didn't realize it will also recommend the rim width. Would there be any issues going with a 9" rim since that's slightly larger than recommended? Most of the rims I've been looking at seem to be between 8.5-9.5" range

I‘m running a 265/70R17 on a 9” rim with no issues.

 

[TremorOwner]

I'd want an 8-9" rim, ideally 8" or 8.5". Suggest 70 aspect ratio.

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