16.5x12 with a 16.5 x 12.5 tire?

[Fordboy324]

Hey guys, Ive got 16.5x12 rims. Can I fit a 35x12.5 tire on it?

[Fordboy324]

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[SuperStroked]

I know of people putting a 38x15.50x20 on a 20x9 rim... i'm putting 36x15.5x18 on a 18x9 rim... you should be fine.

[Fordboy324]

Yeah but what I am getting at is that its .5" from being as wide as the tire. I want to make sure I can mount them on my rims before I buy them.

[cliford]

im pretty sure no. because i have been told that most 16.5's dont have a safety bead. . . not sure though. what type of rims?

[94 f-250stroker]

yea u should be fine.. i used to run a 33x12.50 on a 16.5x12 rim

[Ryan Rønning]

Yes you can. I have 16.5X12 rims and have ran 33, 35 and currently 37-12.50's with no problems. No odd wearing or trouble keeping them on the bead. In fact the only problem I ever found was getting ahold of a bead blaster to seat them!

[Deer Creek]

Did you ever mount your 12.50 tires on your 12 wheels? How did t do? I also have some 37X12.50X16.5 tires and am currently looking for 16.5X12 wheels to put them on. Any help would be greatly appreciated.