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Old May 1, 2002 | 12:09 PM
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295/50 15 rear tires fit?

Well? They're only a 1/2" taller than the 235/60s I'm runnin right now. I don't wanna have to worry about them bumpin the fender though. Thanks.
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Old May 1, 2002 | 07:21 PM
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They should fit on 15x8" wheels right?
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Old May 1, 2002 | 10:02 PM
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I think the widest tire that you can mount on an eight inch rim is a 255. You could probably put on a wider one, but it wouldn't be a good idea with that size rim.
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Old May 2, 2002 | 12:57 AM
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a 295 will sort of fit on a 15x7 (i have seen it) but like the guy above said, probably not the best idea.
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Old May 2, 2002 | 07:45 AM
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295 has a section width of 11.6 inches. 15x10 would be best.
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Old May 2, 2002 | 12:45 PM
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I had 265s on 15s before. They rubbed in front. I HATE RUBBING The back was fine.
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Old May 2, 2002 | 12:49 PM
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were they 15x8s or 15x7s or were they wider yet?
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Old May 2, 2002 | 12:54 PM
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i just want something real close the the same height as the 235/60s, but a little wider.

i want a little narower up front but the same height.
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Old May 2, 2002 | 01:40 PM
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215/65's on the front and 245/60's on the rear would look pretty good if you want the skinnier front and wider rear tire look. Both are close to the same height.
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Old May 2, 2002 | 03:12 PM
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YES. Thank you. I'm also thinking about 255/55s, but they don't have anything in that size at tirerack.com. The best tire they have in 245/60s is the Yokohama Avid S/T, which they also carry in 215/65, so that's probably what I will end up getting. Thanks again.
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Old May 2, 2002 | 06:46 PM
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I just got the 17x9 Snypers and I have 275/40 on the rear and 245/45 up front. So far i don't have any rubbing and I also have the sportline springs which are lower than the pro-kit. Oh and the tires are Goodyear F1 GS.
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Old May 3, 2002 | 11:16 PM
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My bird had 245/60-15 in front that rub a little when cranked-as for the back I first purchased 275/60-15 and had a jacked up nasty looking ride fronts were 26" tall, rears were 28" tall- took them back and got 275/50-15 still have my 9" footprint but with the matching 26" tall height. Clearance is getting snug back there though. Found out the hard way you have to play the sidewall & width game to come up with matching tire heights.
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