Check it out, 295/50's installed
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Le Mans Master
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Check it out, 295/50's installed
I was mostly painless. I needed to add a 7/32" spacer to each side in order to clear the e-brake bracket. I think they look great and they seem to stick good. They are much wider than the 255's. I need to set the camber on the rear, that will tuck the tops into the fenders a little better.
I tried them on the front, too. They look good but the diameter is too large. It rubs a bit on the back of the fender opening. So I'm stuck with 265's on the front.
I tried them on the front, too. They look good but the diameter is too large. It rubs a bit on the back of the fender opening. So I'm stuck with 265's on the front.
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Re: Check it out, 295/50's installed (MotorHead)
Mr. Gasket sells several different thickness spacers. I think they are made out of aluminum. I bought them at a local parts store.
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Re: Check it out, 295/50's installed (burners)
Them is some big tires! How do you keep the fronts from rubbing on the frame? My 255/60s barely rubs the frame with the steering at lock.
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Re: Check it out, 295/50's installed (Smokehouse69)
While we're on the subject, what's required to put some 275/50/15's on a 15x8 wheel? I still have the stock e-brake brackets.
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Re: Check it out, 295/50's installed (tshort)
tshort, I would think you can fit 275's on the back without any problems. I didn't have a problem with 265's on the rear with 15x8's and the 295's are close to fitting without spacers.
Smokehouse69, it depends on the tire brand. Some aren't as wide as others. I noticed the BFG's are not as wide as Goodyears. They still rub a little.
Smokehouse69, it depends on the tire brand. Some aren't as wide as others. I noticed the BFG's are not as wide as Goodyears. They still rub a little.
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Re: Check it out, 295/50's installed (burners)
Looks cool. One of my previous Sharks had BFG Radial T/A 295/50/15 rear tires on Weld Wheels that did not require any spacers. It looked tough.
