295/50 15 rear tires fit?
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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The back was fine. 

