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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Tires Size !!!

I have a camaro 84, i would like to put MT 295-65r15 with my original rims, does anyone know if it fits ?

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if anyone has pictures of it please post.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Re: Tires Size !!!

The correct rim width for that tire size is 8.5". You do not have that width. That tire size will not work. Also, a 295 will never work on the front, so you must be talking about the rear only.

I would guess that your rim width is maybe 6.5" or 7.0".
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Re: Tires Size !!!

yea, rear only, thanks for the informations !!!
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Re: Tires Size !!!

im running 275 s all the way around and i have plenty of room in the rear and would be suprised if i couldnt fit a 295 in there.its all going to come down to back spacing of your new rim..
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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Re: Tires Size !!!

he said on his original rims anthony....
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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Re: Tires Size !!!

missed the original rim comment but i dont think a 295 will safely fit a stock wheel
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Re: Tires Size !!!

The 295s won't fit (safely) on 15x7s....or 16x8s.
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Re: Tires Size !!!

295/65 would be a truck tire size and fairly tall(somewhere around 29" I believe) 295/50's can be fit under these cars, but require a wider than factory rim.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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Re: Tires Size !!!

FWIW: I am running a P295/35R18 on the rear, the tire is 26.1" in OD. It barely fits inside the fender for width. OD is no issue.
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Re: Tires Size !!!

I ran the BFG 295/5016s on my 92 RS, with the stock 16x8 wheels, no problem.

No over cupping of the tread pattern, due to the less-than-ideal wheel width. No horrible handling. The increased tread width, helped traction issues.

When my current 245/5-s go out, I'll be getting the 295/50s for my GTA too.
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Re: Tires Size !!!

Originally Posted by Stephen
I ran the BFG 295/5016s on my 92 RS, with the stock 16x8 wheels, no problem.

No over cupping of the tread pattern, due to the less-than-ideal wheel width. No horrible handling. The increased tread width, helped traction issues.

When my current 245/5-s go out, I'll be getting the 295/50s for my GTA too.
Yeah I have original rim and the tires are 30" high.
Do anyone have a pic?
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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295/50/16s aren't 30", only 27.6" by specs. Now, I know specs aren't always spot on, but not 3" off.

I took this pic, just after a bath. Now, at some point I lowered the car, but I can't be certain if it was before or after the pic, but I do know, the tires weren't changed.


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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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The red TA on your far left is currently running 295/50s, but they aren't very visible in the second pic. I'll try to get a good pic from him, and find out of the car is lowered or not.


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