I'm looking into the rims/wheels I want/need.
The question I have on the rims is what is the difference from the 15x8 and the 15x10? is it just the off set for bigger tires? I'm looking to get 32x11.5 tires or 31x12.5.
Is there a big difference in weight from steel or alloy rims?
Other question...
I'm looking at the Super swamper Radial SSR for my tires. Any one use these or know of anyone who dose, How do they ware, and how are they off road in dirt/mud? Any one have any other Superswampers that you can tell me a about them?
My Jeep is my every day driver, I drive about 60-70 miles a day for work.
Noise doesnt bother me. I plan on going off roading at LEAST every other week.
Any info on any of this would be great!
If you're only going with tires that are 12.5" wide or less then I'd stick with an 8" wide wheel if you offroad much. The 8 will keep your tire on the wheel better then if you went with a 10.
As for wheel weight and strength, a forged aluminum wheel is very strong and light. You'll see a few lbs difference going from a 8-10 just as it is. Comparing a aluminum 8 to a steel 10, you're probably looking at 10lbs difference or more depending on the wheel company.
Now for the tires. Typically, anything Interco won't get great mileage (Truxus excluded). They are usually heavy, especially the bias ply tires although those aren't the only ones. Consider this; a GYMTR from a Rubicon will probably weight about as much as a 35" GY MTR. Why? well because the Rubicon's tires are E load rated while the standard 35's are C. You could put those Rubicon tires on a 3/4-1Ton truck.
What makes the tire wear fast is the tire compound and SSR's are still pretty soft. SS's get very loud when they wear down. I can uaually hear a Swamper on the highway well before I ever see the truck. Since you're doing quite a bit of onroad with the tires, I'd probably look at a different tire. Truxus MT, BFG KO or KM, Dunlop MT, Yokohama Geo MT, GY MTR, maybe even a Toyo, although they're all 13.5's.
Even keeping the weight down, you're still looking at a tire and wheel that weighs around 80-100lbs each.
Also keep in mind that it's a bit harder to keep wider tires on wide wheel under the Jeep's stock flares. I'd probably use a more standard size tires then those off sizes. (Although I used to run 32x11.5's.) If you want to compromise then I'd consider a 33x9.5 or 33x10.5. The narrower tire will cut down on weight and roll resistance. Not to mention cut through the air better. If that won't do it for you then go with a standard 31x10.5. There's nothing wrong with 31x10.5's. They are very common size tires and work well. ALthough with a 9.5 or 10.5 you could run them on your stock wheels and either go with spacers or turn the steering stops out a bit. I still think you could do well with some slightly used Rubicon wheels. Looks really nice and the tires are heavy duty. Although you will be moving up to a 16" wheel.
