Will A 12.5 Bike Tire Fit On A 12 Rim?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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With a 12.50 you just need to be careful around curbs cause theres not much of a sidewall to protect the wheel. But

you can definitely run a 12.50 with a 12′′ wide wheel

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What size tire fits a 12 rim?

Rim width Minimum tire width Ideal tire width 11,0 Inches 275 mm 285 or 295 mm 11,5 Inches 285 mm 295 or 305 mm 12,0 Inches

295 mm


305 or 315 mm
12,5 Inches 305 mm 315 or 325 mm

How wide of a wheel do you need for a 12.5 tire?

Their reasoning was because Goodyear recommends a 12.5′′ wide tire to be on at least a

8.5′′

rim.

Can you put a 12.5 tire on a stock rim?

I run 33/12.5 on my truck with no problame. I have a 315/75 (35/12.50) on my factory steel spare rim (16×7) and

it is fine

. Do It!!!!!!!!!!!! You won’t have to worry about damaging your rims!

What is the widest tire for a 12 inch rim?

The widest tire size that fits a 12 inch wheel is the

145/80-12

like the part # AM10140 which has a section width of 5.7 inches.

What is the width of a 13.5 tire?

13.5 should go on

10 inch

rim. 13.5 inch wide tires can go on rims 8.5 inches and wider per most brand specs.

What size tires are 35s?

33′′ Tires (+/- 0.50′′ in overall diameter) 33X15.50-15 35′′ Tires (+/- 0.50′′ in overall diameter)
15′′


16′′


17′′
35X12.50-15 315/75-16 315/70-17

How do I know if a tire will fit my rim?


Open up the driver’s door and look within the door jam or on the door itself and locate the sticker that has your tire information on it

. Here you will find the wheel (rim) and tire size your vehicle came equipped with from the factory.

What tires will fit my bicycle rims?

Use Internal Width IDEAL TIRE RANGE* Road-alloy 19-21 23-28mm Road-carbon 17-23 25-28mm (or per manufacturers recommendation) Gravel 21-26 28-50mm Cross Country MTB + Bikepacking 26-32 1.9”-2.5” 48mm-63mm

Will 12.5 tires fit 8 rims?

Registered.

Lots of people including me run 8 inch rims with 12.5 inch tires

. It makes it better when airing down so it will not break the bead so easily. If you never air down then 10 inch rims are fine.

Will 10.5 tires fit 12.5 rims?


10.5′′ tires will work just fine with stock rims

, and no they won’t work on 12′′ tires that simple.

Will a 12.5 inch tire fit on a 7 inch rim?

I’ve run 12.5 tires on 7 inch rims already.

It really shouldn’t be a problem

. It is known as a poor man’s beadlock, as the tire is less likely to roll off the bead. Some shops won’t want to install them however, seeing as they aren’t the recmmended size.

Can a 12.5 wide tire on 9 rim?


You can fit a 12.5 or 13′′ wide tire on a 9.5′′ wheel without any problems

.

Can you put wide tires on stock rims?

To keep the suspension and speedometer functioning correctly, both the stock diameter and width of the wheels and tires needs to be maintained. As a general rule of thumb,

it’s safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim

.

How wide is a 305 tire?

305/70R17 tires have a diameter of 33.8′′, a section width of

12.0′′

, and a wheel diameter of 17′′. The circumference is 106.2′′ and they have 597 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 8-9.5′′ wide wheels.

Does tire width matter for rims?


It depends

. Wheels and tires are not interchangeable words. Tires are a part of the wheel setup. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size.

How do you determine rim size?

The two easiest ways are to

check the sticker plate in your car, it should be located inside the driver side door, or look online for the vehicle specifications for your exact make and model

. That should tell you the standard rim size.

How do you measure tire rim width?

What is the difference between 12.5 and 13.5 tires?

The STT Pro

13.5′′ is 13.3′′ wide, the 12.5′′ is 13′′ wide

.

Will a 13.5 tire fit a 8.5 rim?


You can fit a 13.5′′ tire on a 8.5′′ wheel

…..

Can you put a 13.5 tire on 9 inch rim?

Registered.

yes they will fit

but you are better off with a ten.

How do I know if my tires are 35s?

They are the same height as a 33×12. 5, but have narrower widths. The 295/70-17 is like a “33.5” and the 305/70-17 is typically called the “34”. The

315/70-17

is called a “35” and is very close to a 35×12.

What does 35X12 50R20LT mean?

35X12.50R20.

Diameter : 35.0′′ Width : 12.5′′ Wheel : 20′′ x 8.5-11′′ Sidewall : 7.5′′

Are 35s better than 33s?


33-inch tires are the better choice for most people

, they are big enough for most overlanding and off-roading trails. 35-inch tires are for vehicles that are mostly dedicated to off-road and don’t spend much time on the paved surface. These tires are suitable for dedicated rock crawling rigs, etc.

What width bike tire will fit my rim?

But, with some calculations of the ETRTO standards, we came up with a rough guideline suggesting your rim width should be

between 32% to 70% of the tire width

. For a 2.8′′ tire, that means rims with an internal width of 23mm to 49mm.

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