Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dan42 · 09-01-2012, 01:04 AM

I would like to put this size on the back of my truck with 10" rims, but the only one I can find that makes it is Hoosier, and it's basically a race slick. Does anyone have a picture of these on their truck, and an idea as to how they would be for the driving on the street?

Flint70step · 09-01-2012, 03:28 AM

I had 295/60/15 on my stepper.I was running Cooper Cobras but many others make them.BFG,Good Year,Hancook,Kumho,ect.I had no issues except for keeping tread on them

dan42 · 09-01-2012, 10:39 AM

I can't find anyone that makes them any more besides Hoosier. I thought BF Goodrich did, but I can't find them anywhere. I don't really want to run race tires, and 275/60 15's are a little small for 10" rims.

**Boog** · 09-01-2012, 02:09 PM

I dont' know that I have ever seen a 60 series 295. I ran 295/50/15 for a number of years. I also ran 275/60/15 on numerous trucks also on 10" rims.

geezer#99 · 09-01-2012, 02:35 PM

Here's some.
http://www.hoosiertire.com/strttire.htm

dan42 · 09-01-2012, 04:36 PM

Thanks - that helps quite a bit.

GASoline71 · 09-01-2012, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

I dont' know that I have ever seen a 60 series 295. I ran 295/50/15 for a number of years. I also ran 275/60/15 on numerous trucks also on 10" rims.

Even the BFG 50 series 295 is getting harder to find.

Gary

Tinkermc · 09-01-2012, 08:27 PM

how much wider is the 50 series than the 60?

Gonepostal · 09-01-2012, 08:33 PM

Tires are specified in the form 225/50R16. The first number is the width of the tire (section), the second number is the aspect ratio (profile), and the third number is the wheel diameter (rim size). The delimiter characters are not important. Specifications containing speed ratings are handled correctly, as well as TRX wheel sizes.

dan42 · 09-01-2012, 08:52 PM

I've got 245 60 15's on the front, and the 295 50 15 is actually not as tall as the front tires are, that's why I have to run the 295 60 15.

GASoline71 · 09-01-2012, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

how much wider is the 50 series than the 60?

Same width... 50 series is a lower profile (shorter sidewall) than a 60 series.

Gary

sir_talk_alot · 09-01-2012, 10:18 PM

never seen 60s, but here is my truck with a 3" front drop, 15x10s all the way around with 295 50s wrapped around.

unreconstructed1 · 09-01-2012, 10:21 PM

some companies still use standard measurements on their tires...

you can use on of the online tire size converters to figure out that a 295/60/15 metric size is equivalent to 28.9x11.6/15 standard. Mickey Thompson has a few tires around that size, like the Sportsman Pro series. That particular tire is offered in a 28X12.50-15LT and a 29X12.50-15LT, both sizes are recommended for an 8 to 11 inch wheel, and both are fairly equivalent to the size tire that you would like...

just a thought.

1970 Bowtie · 09-02-2012, 09:08 AM

I had the same problem earlier in the year trying to find 295/60/15s.I ended up going with BFG 235/70/15 front and 275/60/15 rear on 8" rims.Both are right @ 28" tall.

09-01-2012, 01:04 AM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? I would like to put this size on the back of my truck with 10" rims, but the only one I can find that makes it is Hoosier, and it's basically a race slick. Does anyone have a picture of these on their truck, and an idea as to how they would be for the driving on the street? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

09-01-2012, 03:28 AM	#2
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? I had 295/60/15 on my stepper.I was running Cooper Cobras but many others make them.BFG,Good Year,Hancook,Kumho,ect.I had no issues except for keeping tread on them __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

09-01-2012, 10:39 AM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? I can't find anyone that makes them any more besides Hoosier. I thought BF Goodrich did, but I can't find them anywhere. I don't really want to run race tires, and 275/60 15's are a little small for 10" rims. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

09-01-2012, 02:09 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? I dont' know that I have ever seen a 60 series 295. I ran 295/50/15 for a number of years. I also ran 275/60/15 on numerous trucks also on 10" rims. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-01-2012, 02:35 PM	#5
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,731	Re: Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? Here's some. http://www.hoosiertire.com/strttire.htm

09-01-2012, 04:36 PM	#6
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? Thanks - that helps quite a bit. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

09-01-2012, 08:27 PM	#8
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? how much wider is the 50 series than the 60?

09-01-2012, 08:33 PM	#9
Gonepostal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 103	Re: Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? Tires are specified in the form 225/50R16. The first number is the width of the tire (section), the second number is the aspect ratio (profile), and the third number is the wheel diameter (rim size). The delimiter characters are not important. Specifications containing speed ratings are handled correctly, as well as TRX wheel sizes.

09-01-2012, 08:52 PM	#10
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? I've got 245 60 15's on the front, and the 295 50 15 is actually not as tall as the front tires are, that's why I have to run the 295 60 15. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

09-01-2012, 10:18 PM	#12
sir_talk_alot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mayflower,AR Posts: 802	Re: Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? never seen 60s, but here is my truck with a 3" front drop, 15x10s all the way around with 295 50s wrapped around. Attached Images __________________ -Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s

09-01-2012, 10:21 PM	#13
unreconstructed1 nec absolutum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 223	Re: Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? some companies still use standard measurements on their tires... you can use on of the online tire size converters to figure out that a 295/60/15 metric size is equivalent to 28.9x11.6/15 standard. Mickey Thompson has a few tires around that size, like the Sportsman Pro series. That particular tire is offered in a 28X12.50-15LT and a 29X12.50-15LT, both sizes are recommended for an 8 to 11 inch wheel, and both are fairly equivalent to the size tire that you would like... just a thought. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."~ Thomas Jefferson 1967 GMC C1500 LWB 250/3 on the tree- 1969 Chevy C/10 SWB 350/TH350 1996 Chevy Silverado LWB 350/4L60E 1997 Chevy K2500 350/4L80E

09-02-2012, 09:08 AM	#14
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: Anyone running 295 60 15's on the back? I had the same problem earlier in the year trying to find 295/60/15s.I ended up going with BFG 235/70/15 front and 275/60/15 rear on 8" rims.Both are right @ 28" tall. __________________ The Dude Abides. ---------------------- I aint sayin, I'm just sayin.

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