255s max rim width is 8"? i thought it was 8.5
It is but running 255 (10") on 8.5" is like running 12.5" wide tires on 11" wide rims. No way am I doing that. 7.5" is already wider than I prefer. You want least 3 inches narrower than the tire for the strongest bead retention.
Agreed, its going to be sketchy to air down past 18-20psi in that setup. 8.5" is the maximum range for 255 tires.
I've never been a fan of wheel spacers even though that will solve my problem. I need to check with State of VA inspector to make sure they are legal. I thought I had read some where they are not. As much as I love pizza cutters, given the lack of skinny wheel choices, I feel as though I bought the wrong size tires. ?
Not sure where you get those numbers from? Not the wheel I suggested. In any event backspace also includes wheel width, so it's possible to have -12mm offset and 4 inch backspacing. That would be a 8" wheel.
One of the links greywolf sent me. The offset and back spacing had me confused but then I realized it was a negative 12.
Ya know that thought has actually crossed my mind. At least then I would have an awry of wheels to choose from. I would probably go with 35x12.5" tires but yeah, if you can't beat them, join them.
I only ride in groups, though I can do it I just would regret it the next day.. mine are currently 129 lbs. Getting a decent 15 to 16 mpg post 4.88 gears. This is 37s but going 38s next few weeks those are I think we came up with 141 lbs as I am going to a heavier wheel too. Ironically 40s would have been cheaper.
Sorry, just pointing out your clearance is only 3/4 of an inch less than a stock Rubicon (i.e., your end solution shouldn’t require more than 3/4” to resolve). If a stock Rubicon does not rub on a +44 285/70, it seems like you could get by with +25 on your current pizza cutter. In fact, a Mohave +37 and your current 255/80 would still have .13 more clearance than a stock Rubi. Obviously, more clearance is better though ?.
