295/50/16 MTs on Formula rims

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Jan 22, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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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!
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Jan 22, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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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.
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Jan 22, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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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
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Jan 24, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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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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Jan 24, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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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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