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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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Default 285-60-15 just playing around
fit much better then I thought it would

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going to try a set of 305/60/15 tomorrow.
i'll post pics if anyone is interested.
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what are the dimensions of the rim? width and backspacing? interested to see how the 305's work!
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they're 8 inch wheels, either 3 or 4 inch back space. left tire is the 255/60/15 on stock 8 inch rally wheel

I will get good measurement when I swap on the 305s
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285 are 27"tall 15x8 inch wheels, 3 " back space. left tire is the 255/60/15 on stock 8 inch rally wheel

I will get good measurement when I swap on the 305s
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305/60/15 on 15x8 3"bs 28 3/4" tall


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if a 15x8x4bs fits, and 15x8x3bs fits , why wouldn't a 15x10x4bs fit ???
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R.U. Going to run the A.R. Tires on the street?
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no, just sold my dirt car and had these left over. was just playing around wondering why a 15x10x4 bs won't fit. going to keep an eye out for a 15x10 wheel to get better measurements. want to put TTD's with 285/295/305 on it in the spring.
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They don't fit because they will hit the rear trailing arm unless you have offset arms.
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a 15x10 with 4"BS will fit...just stick out way past the fenders....
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