BFGoodrich 295-50/SR16
06-25-2007, 10:55 PM
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BFGoodrich 295-50/SR16
Just tonight I installed these tires on stock Iroc rims and suspension. I only wanted to say, that I did very minimal hammering, and that this combo does in fact work very well. I have no spacers on the back wheels, and there is zero rub, even in hard turns ( I haven't turned 90* at 50 mph yet, but harder than normal street turning has a very nice feel to it.) Ride quality is much better than it used to be, and traction is much improved as well. Just wanted to let everyone know.
06-25-2007, 11:38 PM
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Re: BFGoodrich 295-50/SR16
Most excellent! I'll have to see if 295/50/R15's fit on my 15x8 wheels sometime...
You'll have to get a few pictures eh?
Which BFG tires are these? The drag radials?
You'll have to get a few pictures eh?
Which BFG tires are these? The drag radials?
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Re: BFGoodrich 295-50/SR16
Post some pics please. I thought about putting these on a set of 16x9.5 Irocs i have. But was worried they would look to tall.
So I said screw it and installed a set of BFG drag radials in a 255 50 16 tonight. Man do they hook up!
So I said screw it and installed a set of BFG drag radials in a 255 50 16 tonight. Man do they hook up!
06-26-2007, 12:14 AM
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I can't imagine these being a "performance" tire, but possibly stepping up from similar lower cost tires to these would be an improvement, but I'm sure a higher end 255/50 or similar would handle better and have greater traction. With such a wide tire on a rim not wide enough, the sides of the thread will bow out creating a center section that will wear much quicker than the sides. A 295 tire really needs to be on a 10" rim, regardless if you can mount the tire onto the rim and it holds air. For the street I run a 275/60R15 on a 15x8 rim and even with the extra sidewall it still cups the outer treads, but it keeps my spool alive by losing traction around turns easily.
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Yeah, sorry about the lack of pics. Our digital camera went to hell, but I am going to go borrow a friends today, and I will get some up here for you all.
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Re: BFGoodrich 295-50/SR16
I can't imagine these being a "performance" tire, but possibly stepping up from similar lower cost tires to these would be an improvement, but I'm sure a higher end 255/50 or similar would handle better and have greater traction. With such a wide tire on a rim not wide enough, the sides of the thread will bow out creating a center section that will wear much quicker than the sides. A 295 tire really needs to be on a 10" rim, regardless if you can mount the tire onto the rim and it holds air. For the street I run a 275/60R15 on a 15x8 rim and even with the extra sidewall it still cups the outer treads, but it keeps my spool alive by losing traction around turns easily.
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Re: BFGoodrich 295-50/SR16
quote=xpndbl3;3380911]I can't imagine these being a "performance" tire, but possibly stepping up from similar lower cost tires to these would be an improvement, but I'm sure a higher end 255/50 or similar would handle better and have greater traction. With such a wide tire on a rim not wide enough, the sides of the thread will bow out creating a center section that will wear much quicker than the sides. A 295 tire really needs to be on a 10" rim, regardless if you can mount the tire onto the rim and it holds air. For the street I run a 275/60R15 on a 15x8 rim and even with the extra sidewall it still cups the outer treads, but it keeps my spool alive by losing traction around turns easily.[/quote]
Sorry but he is absolutely right.
Sorry but he is absolutely right. 
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