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Pyrotechnic · 10-05-2007, 04:48 PM

Current I'm running 275/60/15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A's all around on 8 inch rims. When the rear tires wear out I was considering getting some 10 inch wide rims for the rear to see if I can get the rear to hook a little harder. The only tire I can find for the rear is a 295/50/15 which has a shorter sidewall. I was hoping to find something like a 295/60/15 but it seems that isn't available. I wanted to keep the same sidewall profile as the 275/60's, but just have it be wider because I like the current look and stance. I've seen some old Radial T/A's on 10 inch wide rims that had a taller sidewall profile but I guess they aren't made anymore ?

Just wondering what my options are (if any) and if anyone has pics of 10 inch rims and rubber on the rear, that would be cool too. Thanks.

Jonboy · 10-05-2007, 05:22 PM

If you want taller, they were making a Radial T/A in a 295/70.

DROPPED15 · 10-05-2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Current I'm running 275/60/15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A's all around on 8 inch rims. When the rear tires wear out I was considering getting some 10 inch wide rims for the rear to see if I can get the rear to hook a little harder. The only tire I can find for the rear is a 295/50/15 which has a shorter sidewall. I was hoping to find something like a 295/60/15 but it seems that isn't available. I wanted to keep the same sidewall profile as the 275/60's, but just have it be wider because I like the current look and stance. I've seen some old Radial T/A's on 10 inch wide rims that had a taller sidewall profile but I guess they aren't made anymore ?

Just wondering what my options are (if any) and if anyone has pics of 10 inch rims and rubber on the rear, that would be cool too. Thanks.

HERE YA GO!275/60/15 ON A 10 INCH WHEEL.ALSO A 295/50/15 FEELS UP THE WHEEL.

454HO · 10-05-2007, 11:15 PM

I am going to get some Mickey Thompson Indy S/S tires for mine when the time comes. Check out the N50-15 here -

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...=IndyProfileSS

Yes it's a bias ply, but my truck will primarily be an around town cruiser. And with a 11.8" tread width (equivelent to a 345/50-15) of soft compound rubber, it should hook very well.

moneyeater · 10-06-2007, 03:17 AM

I have no miles on my 295/50s yet but the look in the wheelopening is nice,isn´t it!?
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77-383 Step · 10-06-2007, 04:09 PM

I run 275/60/15 BFG's on the front(8" rim), and 325/50/15 BFG drag radials on the rear(10" rim). I wish I could get the 325/50/15 in a regular t/a, but either way, it looks real sharp

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-06-2007, 05:46 PM

Ya I have always been a fan of wide rubber. I like those Mickey Thompson Indy S/S tires that got posted above.

blazer2007 · 10-07-2007, 10:44 AM

try pro-trac tires

blazer2007 · 10-07-2007, 10:47 AM

here is mine with 285-70 on rear and 235-70 front

piecesparts · 10-07-2007, 10:57 AM

Although they are smaller, I run 295/50/15s on the rear of my 84 truck, my son's 86 truck and also on my 91 daily driver. I changed my speedo gears to get my speedos right and the downsizing actually gave me better acceleration . The wheels that I mounted the 295s on are 8" rims and I have no problems.

Pyrotechnic · 10-11-2007, 12:17 PM

Just one more quick question, what backspacing should I be looking for when I get 10 inch wide rims for the rear ? Just want it to tuck under the fenderwell with no rubbing issues.

10-05-2007, 04:48 PM	#1
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	wide rear rubber Current I'm running 275/60/15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A's all around on 8 inch rims. When the rear tires wear out I was considering getting some 10 inch wide rims for the rear to see if I can get the rear to hook a little harder. The only tire I can find for the rear is a 295/50/15 which has a shorter sidewall. I was hoping to find something like a 295/60/15 but it seems that isn't available. I wanted to keep the same sidewall profile as the 275/60's, but just have it be wider because I like the current look and stance. I've seen some old Radial T/A's on 10 inch wide rims that had a taller sidewall profile but I guess they aren't made anymore ? Just wondering what my options are (if any) and if anyone has pics of 10 inch rims and rubber on the rear, that would be cool too. Thanks.

10-05-2007, 05:22 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: wide rear rubber If you want taller, they were making a Radial T/A in a 295/70.

10-05-2007, 11:15 PM	#4
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	Re: wide rear rubber I am going to get some Mickey Thompson Indy S/S tires for mine when the time comes. Check out the N50-15 here - http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...=IndyProfileSS Yes it's a bias ply, but my truck will primarily be an around town cruiser. And with a 11.8" tread width (equivelent to a 345/50-15) of soft compound rubber, it should hook very well. __________________ - Greg

10-06-2007, 03:17 AM	#5
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: wide rear rubber I have no miles on my 295/50s yet but the look in the wheelopening is nice,isn´t it!?

10-06-2007, 04:09 PM	#6
77-383 Step Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 78	Re: wide rear rubber I run 275/60/15 BFG's on the front(8" rim), and 325/50/15 BFG drag radials on the rear(10" rim). I wish I could get the 325/50/15 in a regular t/a, but either way, it looks real sharp

10-06-2007, 05:46 PM	#7
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: wide rear rubber Ya I have always been a fan of wide rubber. I like those Mickey Thompson Indy S/S tires that got posted above. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!! Last edited by Hoods69BadBowTie; 10-06-2007 at 05:46 PM.

10-07-2007, 10:44 AM	#8
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: wide rear rubber try pro-trac tires

10-07-2007, 10:47 AM	#9
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: wide rear rubber here is mine with 285-70 on rear and 235-70 front Attached Images

10-07-2007, 10:57 AM	#10
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: wide rear rubber Although they are smaller, I run 295/50/15s on the rear of my 84 truck, my son's 86 truck and also on my 91 daily driver. I changed my speedo gears to get my speedos right and the downsizing actually gave me better acceleration . The wheels that I mounted the 295s on are 8" rims and I have no problems.

10-11-2007, 12:17 PM	#11
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: wide rear rubber Just one more quick question, what backspacing should I be looking for when I get 10 inch wide rims for the rear ? Just want it to tuck under the fenderwell with no rubbing issues.



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