Supaflytnt Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hey all, after doing some research on this thread, I am pretty confident this will work but before I spend the time and dollars I want some feedback if this will work. I want to put 16 X 8" wheels with 5" of backspace on all 4 corners with a 255/50-16 tire on each wheel. Will this work without rubbing? I was considering putting 275/60s on the back but I want to make sure they all fit... For what it's worth, I'm planning on putting Viking coilovers on as well. I will do this at the same time if this will help get everything to fit. Whadyall think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaflytnt Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 I am aware that questions like mine about wheels and tire combos and if they will fit may be a little tiresome. I just haven't seen a lot of comments on size 16 wheels; just trying to save myself some headaches, so i appreciate all input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Your not to far off on the size. I ran 16x8 with 4.5" back spacing and 255/50 with no issue. On the front I went with 16x7 4" backspacing and stayed with the 255/50. A 255/50 is a 26" tall tire that is 10" wide. I moved back down to 15" wheels so I could run the Mickey Thompson sportsman pro tires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I want to put 16 X 8" wheels with 5" of backspace on all 4 corners with a 255/50-16 tire on each wheel. Will this work without rubbing? I was considering putting 275/60s on the back but I want to make sure they all fit... 255/50's will fit in the back with that wheel width and back spacing. As for the front I am thinking the wheels would be pulled in too much with that width and back spacing and rub on the inner fender or an end link. I have 255/50/15's on my front with 4.5" of b.s. on a 7" rim and I remember it being close...your width and b.s would bring it in a 1/2" closer. I know you are talking 16" rims and tires but for the most part they are very close to the 15". Also when you mention 275/60's are you talking 15" or 16"...I never heard of that size in 16" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I know the 255/50/16 I had on the front of my didn't rub with the 4" backspacing. I'm with Bill I don't recall seeing a 275/60 in a 16" wheel maybe a 15" wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaflytnt Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 thanks for the replies fellas. I guess i wrongly assumed there would be a 275/60 or even a 275/50 on a 16" wheel. I was able to find one 275/45r16 on a Toyo brand tire on the interweb, but at this point it seems like such an odd size tire that i will prolly just go with 4 mickey thompson ET street s/s 255/50-16s, with the front going on 16x7" wheels with 4" bs and back going on 16x8" wheels with 5"bs. Also, I plan on putting front and back viking coilovers this winter so hopefully being able to adjust ride height will ensure a good fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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