BigDan Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 15 x 8" with 5" of back spacing and 275/60/15's in the rear and 15 x 7" with 4" of back spacing and 235/60/15's in the front. This is a perfect match for a FGMC. Why not a 245 or 255 up front and why not 8" rim up front? Will a 295 fit w/ cut lips? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 a 295/50 will fit with the wheel wells trimed, i had 15x10 with 5" backspacing on the. current setup is 16x7 with 4" backspacing on the front with 255/50 the rear is 16x8 with 4.5" backspacing with 255/50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 you can get a 8" wheel up front, it's trail and error, all depends on the tire size and back space. Ride height of the front end comes into play here too as for the 295...unless you raise the rear of the car above the tire measure the distance between the lip and the inner fender, and find out what the 295 actual width is and do the math the tread with of a 295 is approx 11 5/8", the actual with of the tire mounted will depend on the width of the wheel it's mounted on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDan Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 as for the 295...unless you raise the rear of the car above the tire measure the distance between the lip and the inner fender, and find out what the 295 actual width is and do the math the tread with of a 295 is approx 11 5/8", the actual with of the tire mounted will depend on the width of the wheel it's mounted on Here's a pic of 325's w/o a lift What size rim's tire's are on your car and do you have any more pics? It sure looks nice. Originally Posted By: 502ci 15 x 8 with 5" of b.s. 325 right? And there tucked w/o lifting. He says he doesnt reccomend 325 but I think a 295 would be a happy medium between a 275 - 325. So do I have it right Rear 15X8 5"BS 295/50/15 Front 15X7 4"BS 255/60/15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I have 15x9 on mine and there is clearance issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 So do I have it right Rear 15X8 5"BS 295/50/15 Front 15X7 4"BS 255/60/15 I would say that is the best for the front and back with those tires. That is a very wide treaded tire...luckily the sidewall is not quite as wide as mine and you are over an inch shorter both helping you make them fit. I would like to see them (pictures) after you get them on... Here's a link to a few pictures of my tires, how tight they are, and how I did it...Click Here Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDan Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 This is the tire combo I'd like to run. Looks like 295's out back on 15x8 5" bs 255's up front on 15x7 4" bs should give me the look Too bad the dont make the Goodyear Eagle Nascar w/ the yellow letters for 15" anymore That would look legit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 You could always use a yellow paint pen and color the white letters yellow. Here's another picture of my tires...255/60/15 on 15x 7" rims with 4" of b.s. on the front and you already know the back ones. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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