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Old Apr 12, 2018 | 07:37 AM
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Tire size

Can I fit a 255/50R15 with -44 offset on a 86 camaro in the rear? Without rubbing
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Old Apr 12, 2018 | 12:12 PM
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Re: Tire size

That's a pretty short tire...
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Old Apr 12, 2018 | 04:25 PM
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Re: Tire size

And will probably stick out a mile
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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 11:34 AM
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Re: Tire size

Those would stick out almost 2.5" further than a stock 16x8 +16 and they're about 5/8" shorter than stock tires. They would almost definitely poke out at least 1/2".
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