Sold: Texas Wheel width/tire model questions - 8.0 vs 8.5 ; LT315/70R17 vs 35x12.5R17

[Burma Jones]

Preamble: I just purchased a '21 Gladiator Rubicon Diesel, my 1st Jeep and 1st time even looking at aftermarket wheels so virgin territory for me. I am stepping up to 35's, either the Falken Wildpeak MT or Nitto Ridge, and am trying to make decision on wheels, presuming my stock 7.5 width wheels will not cut it.

Questions: Does it matter whether I get 8.0 or 8.5" wheels? What are the technicl differences to consider between the two models of 35s offered by each?

Nitto's website says (if I read it right) that the LT315/70R17 can go on 8", but lower end of band, and the 35x12.5R17 gives range starting at 8.5". Falken has exact same sizes and specs. I read online people discussing their tires and it seems many are running the tires that call for min 8.5" with 8.0" wheels. Based on hypothesis that Mopar wheels would come with "Gladiator suited" fit (offset etc..) I am looking at their wheels and like two of them a lot. One set is 8.5" (non-bead capable) width and the others are 8.0" (bead capable). I have no intention of running beads or moving up in size anytime soon. I am putting on the 35s and only if I feel the need afterwards would add a lift.

I'm sure my questions are clear as mud and I thank you for suffering through them. Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

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[Burma Jones]

Preamble: I just purchased a '21 Gladiator Rubicon Diesel, my 1st Jeep and 1st time even looking at aftermarket wheels so virgin territory for me. I am stepping up to 35's, either the Falken Wildpeak MT or Nitto Ridge, and am trying to make decision on wheels, presuming my stock 7.5 width wheels will not cut it.

Questions: Does it matter whether I get 8.0 or 8.5" wheels? What are the technicl differences to consider between the two models of 35s offered by each?

Nitto's website says (if I read it right) that the LT315/70R17 can go on 8", but lower end of band, and the 35x12.5R17 gives range starting at 8.5". Falken has exact same sizes and specs. I read online people discussing their tires and it seems many are running the tires that call for min 8.5" with 8.0" wheels. Based on hypothesis that Mopar wheels would come with "Gladiator suited" fit (offset etc..) I am looking at their wheels and like two of them a lot. One set is 8.5" (non-bead capable) width and the others are 8.0" (bead capable). I have no intention of running beads or moving up in size anytime soon. I am putting on the 35s and only if I feel the need afterwards would add a lift.

I'm sure my questions are clear as mud and I thank you for suffering through them. Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

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