295/50/16 MTs on Formula rims
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295/50/16 MTs on Formula rims
This is all theoretical lol. Currently running half used 245/50/16 Nittos on my Formula. In April, I'll have a 383 in front of it. If the Nittos won't hook, I'm going bigger. 295/50/16 Mickeys if I can.
I know the tire will fit on the rim, being that its an 8 inch rim, and the suggested rim size of the tire is 8-10". But how about fitment in the stock wheel wells? I have no interest in tubbing/minitubbing, but I'm not afraid to use my BFH
Anyone have experience with this? Any change in backspacing necessary? What about the lca's? I'll do some measuring tonight, but if someone has experience I'd love to hear it!
I know the tire will fit on the rim, being that its an 8 inch rim, and the suggested rim size of the tire is 8-10". But how about fitment in the stock wheel wells? I have no interest in tubbing/minitubbing, but I'm not afraid to use my BFH
Anyone have experience with this? Any change in backspacing necessary? What about the lca's? I'll do some measuring tonight, but if someone has experience I'd love to hear it!
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Re: 295/50/16 MTs on Formula rims
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...tire-size.html
Looks like someone did it in that post and have shots of it.
Looks like someone did it in that post and have shots of it.
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Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
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Re: 295/50/16 MTs on Formula rims
Ooh, those look good! Thanks for that
May have to get myself a set of 295s
May have to get myself a set of 295s
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Re: 295/50/16 MTs on Formula rims
those DRs are a 28" tall tire vs 26" for the MT 255 50 16s.
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Re: 295/50/16 MTs on Formula rims
A 295 tire really needs a 9.5" or 10" wide wheel - regardless of how tall the tire is vs. stock.
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