125R/15 tire on what width rim?

[sstock]

Is a 4.5" rim too wide for this tire?? Looking for some skinnys for the bucket.
Thanks,

Steve

 

[Lee_in_KC]

Steve, I'm no wheel & tire expert, but I would say yes, they're too wide. I have the 125R/15s on 3.5" wheels, and I'd say that's about as wide as you should go. I read somewhere that the wheel width should be pretty close to the tread width of the tire. I just measured my tires, and the tread width is right at 3.5".

 

[sstock]

Steve, I'm no wheel & tire expert, but I would say yes, they're too wide. I have the 125R/15s on 3.5" wheels, and I'd say that's about as wide as you should go. I read somewhere that the wheel width should be pretty close to the tread width of the tire. I just measured my tires, and the tread width is right at 3.5".

Thanks Lee you confirmed my thoughts too.
Take care.
Steve

 

[blownt]

I'd call Coker and ask them. They would be the experts on old or odd size tires. I would say yes a 125 would fit on a 4.5" rim, but not any bigger.

 

[PotvinGuy]

And if the wheel is wider than the tire, it will get scraped when you hit a curb, etc. I know...

 

[sstock]

And if the wheel is wider than the tire, it will get scraped when you hit a curb, etc. I know...

Coker said a 145 tire would be needed with a 4.5" rim. a 125 tire needs a 3.5" rim. Thanks for the responses.
Steve