Trying to go WIDE, will a 295/45/18 fit on our trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BIG CTY · 08-20-2007, 12:53 PM

9in wheel so I know the tire will fit fine on the wheel, but I'm not sure about on the truck. This is just in the rear of course, I'd go smaller (245 or 255/50) in the front.

Chevysdominate · 08-20-2007, 02:17 PM

My 295/50/r16 needed modification. They didn't fit mostly because of the side wall bulge, but i think the combo you want will need a little help to fit.

**slepysal** · 08-20-2007, 02:25 PM

Not trying to highjack but will a 255/55/18 fit?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-20-2007, 02:31 PM

If you guys go to an America's tire or one of the chain places they will let you fit tires to see what will work. I went to America's tire and asked if I could buy one and bring it back if it didn't work and they did. It worked so I kept it anyway. Acually I think I brought a few sizes home. As long as you don't drive on them they don't care...

**slepysal** · 08-21-2007, 06:55 AM

nice to know. I have the 255/55/18 I guess I ll just mount then and see.

62ChevyStep · 08-21-2007, 10:28 PM

275X45X20 rear and 275X40X20 Front worked no problem on mine

onebad'65 · 09-04-2007, 08:23 PM

Not too sure but I was able to fit 295/50 on a set of 15x8 rims not sure if an 18" rim would fit or not.

BIG CTY · 09-04-2007, 08:38 PM

Wish me luck, I decided on 285/50's on the rear and 255/55's on the front. Tires are already ordered so I really hope they work....

CUSTOM DELUXE · 09-04-2007, 08:49 PM

Keep us posted, wouldn't mind knowing myself. Percy's makes a gadget that can tell you the max wheel and tire combo. I think I saw it in JEGS or Summit. Sorry don't remember the price.

David Flores · 09-04-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM DELUXE

Keep us posted, wouldn't mind knowing myself. Percy's makes a gadget that can tell you the max wheel and tire combo. I think I saw it in JEGS or Summit. Sorry don't remember the price.

Yeah, I saw that last week. Here it is. and it's 90 bucks.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

08-20-2007, 12:53 PM	#1
BIG CTY Between the earth and the sky Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 822	Trying to go WIDE, will a 295/45/18 fit on our trucks? 9in wheel so I know the tire will fit fine on the wheel, but I'm not sure about on the truck. This is just in the rear of course, I'd go smaller (245 or 255/50) in the front. __________________ Chris - 1966 C10 Shortbed Fleetside, 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, 1993 Blazer Sport 4x4 My other rides: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Convertible 1976 Dodge Tradesman B200 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500 Last edited by BIG CTY; 08-20-2007 at 01:40 PM.

08-20-2007, 02:17 PM	#2
Chevysdominate Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Springtucky, Oregon Posts: 265	Re: Trying to go WIDE, will a 295/45/18 fit on our trucks? My 295/50/r16 needed modification. They didn't fit mostly because of the side wall bulge, but i think the combo you want will need a little help to fit.

08-20-2007, 02:25 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Trying to go WIDE, will a 295/45/18 fit on our trucks? Not trying to highjack but will a 255/55/18 fit? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-20-2007, 02:31 PM	#4
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,780	Re: Trying to go WIDE, will a 295/45/18 fit on our trucks? If you guys go to an America's tire or one of the chain places they will let you fit tires to see what will work. I went to America's tire and asked if I could buy one and bring it back if it didn't work and they did. It worked so I kept it anyway. Acually I think I brought a few sizes home. As long as you don't drive on them they don't care... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 08-20-2007 at 02:32 PM.

08-21-2007, 06:55 AM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Trying to go WIDE, will a 295/45/18 fit on our trucks? nice to know. I have the 255/55/18 I guess I ll just mount then and see. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-21-2007, 10:28 PM	#6
62ChevyStep Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portales, NM Posts: 359	Re: Trying to go WIDE, will a 295/45/18 fit on our trucks? 275X45X20 rear and 275X40X20 Front worked no problem on mine __________________ ________________________ 62' 3.5/5 drop SWB Fleet, PS, PB-Dsk/Drm,350/700R4 08' Chevrolet Silverado CrewCab 05'Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5 Last edited by 62ChevyStep; 09-04-2007 at 11:27 PM.

09-04-2007, 08:23 PM	#7
onebad'65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lawrenceville Posts: 31	Re: Trying to go WIDE, will a 295/45/18 fit on our trucks? Not too sure but I was able to fit 295/50 on a set of 15x8 rims not sure if an 18" rim would fit or not.

09-04-2007, 08:38 PM	#8
BIG CTY Between the earth and the sky Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 822	Re: Trying to go WIDE, will a 295/45/18 fit on our trucks? Wish me luck, I decided on 285/50's on the rear and 255/55's on the front. Tires are already ordered so I really hope they work.... __________________ Chris - 1966 C10 Shortbed Fleetside, 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, 1993 Blazer Sport 4x4 My other rides: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Convertible 1976 Dodge Tradesman B200 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500

09-04-2007, 08:49 PM	#9
CUSTOM DELUXE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 36	Re: Trying to go WIDE, will a 295/45/18 fit on our trucks? Keep us posted, wouldn't mind knowing myself. Percy's makes a gadget that can tell you the max wheel and tire combo. I think I saw it in JEGS or Summit. Sorry don't remember the price.



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