Tire width 12.5 vs 12

[FinnYyatt]

Is there handling or performance difference either on or off road?

price difference?

what about tire rating preference.

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[OffAxis2021]

 

[smlobx]

I haven’t heard of any 12” wide tires. Most are 12.5” or 11.5” (like mine).

 

[FinnYyatt]

I haven’t heard of any 12” wide tires. Most are 12.5” or 11.5” (like mine).

I was looking at 305/70/17

 

[FinnYyatt]

Oh no…..according to this I need a 6 inch wide tire.

 

[OffAxis2021]

Like my dad tried to tell me years ago (in my teens - I’m 51), “The wider the tire, the more slippery surface you’re on.”
This includes rain covered and dry roads too.

I used to think wide tires were cool, but now I will not even consider anything beyond my mentions below. I am not rolling in deep sand/offroad snow or bottomless watery mud holes, as mentioned in the TrailBuilt OffRoad video I shared and when flotation is required.

I roll 10.5” wide tires on 8.5” wide wheels in the warmer months and 10” wide tires on 7.5” wide wheels in the winter. Michigan.

I would have stuck to the 10” wide tires year round, but were backordered at the time and I am impatient AF.

Yes, 3 different stores (2 Belle Tire and 1 Jeep specialty shop) said they absolutely would mount 10” wide tires on 8.5” wide wheels.

Function over fashion and I absolutely love the way my Jeep drives/handles with either set of tires on.

 

[Rahkmalla]

Skinny tires better for everything except mud, sand, and looks.

 

[OffAxis2021]

Skinny tires better for everything except mud, sand, and looks.

As far as looks… subjective. The Wide vs. Skinny video thumbnail above… the WIDE tire one looks stupid AF IMO. ?

Of my 10.5” wide… this is my favorite picture I have. No sliders, but it’s just a cool angle N chit. Again… subjective/IMO.

I wish my 10” wide tires were on those wheels and that was the plan, but my lack of patience said “Nope!” ?

**JustBanter**

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