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cadtorque · 04-20-2011, 11:01 PM

I am currently setting up some custom 15x8" steelies with 295/65r15 M/T drag radials, and so far, I think it looks awesome. The truck has a 3"/4" coil drop, stock 15x5.5 fronts w/ 225/70r15. I'm going for the exaggerated hot-rod, but not quite pro-street look, and i think that rear tire is perfect. The truck currently has no engine, trans, or drive shaft either. It should sit at least an inch lower once carrying the extra weight. I also like the way they look on the narrower rim compared to the the 10" wide one. I like a tire to have a bit of a bulge in the sidewall. It makes it look muscular. Too bad BFG doesn't make the radial T/A in 285/70r15 anymore...

Wrong body style, I know... Just wanted to give somewhat of a frame of reference. I think that with the larger fender wells of the '73-'87, you could fit a 31x12.50r15. Hoosier makes a Pro Street radial in this size. Use a 15x10" with a carefully selected back-spacing and you're in!

SCOTI · 04-21-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cadtorque

I am currently setting up some custom 15x8" steelies with 295/65r15 M/T drag radials, and so far, I think it looks awesome. The truck has a 3"/4" coil drop, stock 15x5.5 fronts w/ 225/70r15. I'm going for the exaggerated hot-rod, but not quite pro-street look, and i think that rear tire is perfect. The truck currently has no engine, trans, or drive shaft either. It should sit at least an inch lower once carrying the extra weight. I also like the way they look on the narrower rim compared to the the 10" wide one. I like a tire to have a bit of a bulge in the sidewall. It makes it look muscular. Too bad BFG doesn't make the radial T/A in 285/70r15 anymore...Wrong body style, I know... Just wanted to give somewhat of a frame of reference. I think that with the larger fender wells of the '73-'87, you could fit a 31x12.50r15. Hoosier makes a Pro Street radial in this size. Use a 15x10" with a carefully selected back-spacing and you're in!

Coker Tire Co makes the BFG 285-70-15 in it's Silvertown series tire.

blazer2007 · 04-21-2011, 10:45 AM

I run a 285/70 on mine

*taank* · 04-22-2011, 01:40 AM

put these on today. they fit nice. might need to lower truck justa little. mt et street drag radials on a 15 x 10 4 inch backspace rim

Maxxd07 · 04-23-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by taank

put these on today. they fit nice. might need to lower truck justa little. mt et street drag radials on a 15 x 10 4 inch backspace rim

A little off topic but I would love to see some pictures of the whole chevy "lil red express"! please!

tazman87 · 04-26-2011, 04:17 AM

295 on 10" rims

04-20-2011, 11:01 PM	#26
cadtorque Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 32	Re: 295/65 R15 anyone running them? Will They fit on 8" ralleys? I am currently setting up some custom 15x8" steelies with 295/65r15 M/T drag radials, and so far, I think it looks awesome. The truck has a 3"/4" coil drop, stock 15x5.5 fronts w/ 225/70r15. I'm going for the exaggerated hot-rod, but not quite pro-street look, and i think that rear tire is perfect. The truck currently has no engine, trans, or drive shaft either. It should sit at least an inch lower once carrying the extra weight. I also like the way they look on the narrower rim compared to the the 10" wide one. I like a tire to have a bit of a bulge in the sidewall. It makes it look muscular. Too bad BFG doesn't make the radial T/A in 285/70r15 anymore... Wrong body style, I know... Just wanted to give somewhat of a frame of reference. I think that with the larger fender wells of the '73-'87, you could fit a 31x12.50r15. Hoosier makes a Pro Street radial in this size. Use a 15x10" with a carefully selected back-spacing and you're in! Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy C-10, Hotrod farm truck. long bed fleetside '71 Chevy C-20, Stock and original Last edited by cadtorque; 04-20-2011 at 11:14 PM. Reason: more info

04-21-2011, 10:45 AM	#28
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: 295/65 R15 anyone running them? Will They fit on 8" ralleys? I run a 285/70 on mine Attached Images

04-22-2011, 01:40 AM	#29
taank Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: hastings mn Posts: 186	Re: 295/65 R15 anyone running them? Will They fit on 8" ralleys? put these on today. they fit nice. might need to lower truck justa little. mt et street drag radials on a 15 x 10 4 inch backspace rim Last edited by taank; 04-22-2011 at 01:42 AM.

04-26-2011, 04:17 AM	#31
tazman87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Hamburg, Ontario Posts: 220	Re: 295/65 R15 anyone running them? Will They fit on 8" ralleys? 295 on 10" rims Attached Images



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