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01-20-2004, 08:13 PM
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Tires
I have 6 lug 8X15 wheels. What tire size can I use that will "fill up" the fender wells the most? Currently running 225/75/15R. I would like to go bigger, but still want a good ride and a quite tire. I am partial to BF Goodrich. Any suggestions would help.
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01-20-2004, 08:41 PM
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275/60-15's work great on 15x8 wheels....they fill up the fenders nicley, but are still kind of a performance tire so they are quiet, and have good traction.
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01-20-2004, 08:44 PM
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Not the nightly winner
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these are a nice tire and nicely priced.
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01-20-2004, 09:43 PM
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I have the Cooper Cobra's on my GMC and I love 'em. They track nice and are very quiet. The price is right too. They are a better tire than the BFG's performance-wise, but you do see alot of the BFG's on classics.
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01-20-2004, 11:08 PM
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I thank all for responding. I am interested in he size reccomendation as well as the type. I have one suggestion of 725/60/15R. Any other feedback?
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01-21-2004, 12:25 AM
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well you can go up to 295 if you have the right back spacing, most tire shops should be able to measure up the wheels for ya
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01-21-2004, 12:34 AM
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I have 31x10.5 on 15x8s they fill up real nice and I don't have to have a lift or anything.
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01-21-2004, 12:40 AM
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I just got some 255 /60 15's and they are pretty wide. While I was at the store they lined up 235's, 245's, 255's and 275's. If you can, find a tire shop and have them do the same for you so you can see the different widths and tire heights. I chose the 255's because I thought they would look the best (for my taste) and the price was decent (Sears has BFG's on sale for $88 and change ea.)
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