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Wheel width effect on tire width

Diddy Sanchez

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This might be a stupid question, but does the width of the wheel effect the width appearance of the tire?
Currently running a 37x12.5 toyo atII on the stock Limited 22x9, but ordered the fuel rebel 22x10 yesterday. The 37’s look a little skinny on the stock 9 wides and was hoping the extra inch of width on the fuel rebels would stretch it out just a little bit. Also, if anyone is in the market for the limited all black 22’s hit me up!
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Neurobit

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This might be a stupid question, but does the width of the wheel effect the width appearance of the tire?
Currently running a 37x12.5 toyo atII on the stock Limited 22x9, but ordered the fuel rebel 22x10 yesterday. The 37’s look a little skinny on the stock 9 wides and was hoping the extra inch of width on the fuel rebels would stretch it out just a little bit. Also, if anyone is in the market for the limited all black 22’s hit me up!
Thanks
To me it does, a wider wheel looks and handles better in my opinion.
 

jaydeebee24

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In general, yes. Won't see a huge difference between a 9 wide and a 10 wide on a 12.5 tire though.
 

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But having that little bit of negative offset that I assume the 22x10 will have will help to see more of the tire, which will make it look wider.
 

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It's all about form vs function. I like narrower wheels. The bulge of the sidewall protects the lips of the wheels, and it also maintains a more solid mount for the bead. My rule of thumb has always been that the TREAD width should be equal or greater than the wheel width.
 

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