Found it....295/50-15. Quick response plese. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slammed70 · 06-02-2008, 01:19 PM

For $120 a peice, BFGs. Im about to go throw some money at the tire store guy. And I just wanted to make sure these would fit on a 15x8 rim?

ksucatz · 06-02-2008, 01:32 PM

They will fit. I had them on once. I think they are a little short for a truck. If they were 60 series, they would fill the wheel well better.

Gulf Rat · 06-02-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed70

For $120 a peice, BFGs. Im about to go throw some money at the tire store guy. And I just wanted to make sure these would fit on a 15x8 rim?

Why not go with 275/60-15 they will fit, also taller 28". 295/50-15 rim width 8-11 perfered 9.5 tire only 26.7" tall. You check out all tire sizes @ www.tirerack.com put the size in that you need then check specs. hope this helps.

Gulf Rat

piecesparts · 06-02-2008, 02:49 PM

I am running 295/50/15s on 9" and 8" rims without trouble. However a few months ago, you could not find a 295/50/15 BFG to save your life in Wichita or anywhere close. I did find Coopers at Bosley's but that was all. Which store has the BFGs for sale?

Jim_PA · 06-02-2008, 02:51 PM

Here's what they look like on a 15X8 -- a little short as already noted...

This one gives a little better perspecitve on the amount of 'buldge'

Orange · 06-02-2008, 02:53 PM

295 is a wide tire on an 8" IMO. The widest I would put on 8" is a 285. I run 255's on my 8", 275's on my 10's. Both are 60's. BFG's.

DLB

piecesparts · 06-02-2008, 03:07 PM

I have been running 295s on 8" rims for a long time. My show truck is 9" rims, but the DD and my son's truck are 8" rims and no issue what ever.

OrangeCrush1970 · 06-02-2008, 03:08 PM

Here are some 275/60's on a 15x10" rim. Im planning on going back to them after I rub off all the rubber on my 265/75's but need to drop it down a couple of inches.

OrangeCrush1970 · 06-02-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange

295 is a wide tire on an 8" IMO. The widest I would put on 8" is a 285. I run 275's on my 8", 285's on my 10's. Both are 60's. BFG's.

DLB

Can you still find 285's? If so can you point me in the right direction? I saw that Coker had some 285 ww's...but Im looking for the RWL's

Myself · 06-02-2008, 05:15 PM

I'd say 8" wheel at the least. I've had no luck with BFG's as far as wear, especially on front. I like Dunlop much better. I've had Dayton's that wore good also.

Orange · 06-02-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeCrush1970

Can you still find 285's? If so can you point me in the right direction? I saw that Coker had some 285 ww's...but Im looking for the RWL's

I apologize - I thought about this after I was home and thought about this thread.

No, you can't get the 285's.

I edited my post to say what I am correctly running. I had a brain fart/tongue slip.

Just an FYI though - Coker does offer a blackwall version of that whitewall they sell - but it isn't the Radial T/A.

They have 2 brand new 285/70/15's that they are going to make a remake of the BFG Radial T/A from eventually though.

I still have my old ones as well. They are kind of like that Auto Meter 3-3/8" Fuel Gauge.

DLB

shortbed70 · 06-02-2008, 07:57 PM

I have that tire on a 10" rim.

Blue_71 · 06-02-2008, 08:07 PM

aaand just to throw it into the mix.. here are 275/60/15 rear and 255/60/15s front on my 69

67chevyguy · 06-02-2008, 08:35 PM

hey blue_71, what rim width are you running on the front? and backspacing if you don't mind.
thanks

Blue_71 · 06-02-2008, 09:51 PM

not real sure on backspacing, but they're 8" wheels... factory 73-80 4x4 rallys

06-02-2008, 01:32 PM	#2
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06-02-2008, 02:49 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Found it....295/50-15. Quick response plese. I am running 295/50/15s on 9" and 8" rims without trouble. However a few months ago, you could not find a 295/50/15 BFG to save your life in Wichita or anywhere close. I did find Coopers at Bosley's but that was all. Which store has the BFGs for sale? Last edited by piecesparts; 06-02-2008 at 02:49 PM.

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Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Found it....295/50-15. Quick response plese. Here's what they look like on a 15X8 -- a little short as already noted... This one gives a little better perspecitve on the amount of 'buldge' Last edited by Jim_PA; 06-02-2008 at 02:53 PM.

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Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Found it....295/50-15. Quick response plese. 295 is a wide tire on an 8" IMO. The widest I would put on 8" is a 285. I run 255's on my 8", 275's on my 10's. Both are 60's. BFG's. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 06-02-2008 at 05:54 PM.

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piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Found it....295/50-15. Quick response plese. I have been running 295s on 8" rims for a long time. My show truck is 9" rims, but the DD and my son's truck are 8" rims and no issue what ever. Attached Images

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OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Found it....295/50-15. Quick response plese. Here are some 275/60's on a 15x10" rim. Im planning on going back to them after I rub off all the rubber on my 265/75's but need to drop it down a couple of inches. Attached Images __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

06-02-2008, 05:15 PM	#10
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,142	Re: Found it....295/50-15. Quick response plese. I'd say 8" wheel at the least. I've had no luck with BFG's as far as wear, especially on front. I like Dunlop much better. I've had Dayton's that wore good also.

06-02-2008, 07:57 PM	#12
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Found it....295/50-15. Quick response plese. I have that tire on a 10" rim. Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

06-02-2008, 08:35 PM	#14
67chevyguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Surrey , BC, Canada Posts: 83	Re: Found it....295/50-15. Quick response plese. hey blue_71, what rim width are you running on the front? and backspacing if you don't mind. thanks

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