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Benrs86 · 07-23-2002, 04:37 PM

if that pic shows up, then you will see, if not, i am getting 15 by 10 american eagle rims series 146. they are aluminum. so that sucks, but at least they wont rust, i just gotta work to keep them clean. ANYWAY...my question is does anyone have 15 by 10s with 295/50s? they are gonna be only 27 inches tall, but real wide. will they fit? i think they should cuz they dont bow out much, they should be straight. does anyone have this set up to tell me if it works for sure or not. what other tire would be taller, without getting much narrower, like the 275/60?? any help is appreciated, thanks, Ben

SCOTI · 07-23-2002, 05:10 PM

The 275-60 would be slightly taller @ almost 28" & would fit the 10" rim.

Bamm · 07-23-2002, 05:15 PM

275-60's would fit, but I wouldn't put anything less than a 50 series on it. Just measure your backspacing before you buy the wheels and the tires should fit fine.......JB

Longhorn Man · 07-23-2002, 05:28 PM

I have 275/60's on a 9.5 inch wide rim...15 inch. There is plenty of room left for more. I wish I woulda gone with 295/50's.
Bamm 24, why would you not go with a 50 series tire? With a tread width of 295 mm, the side wall would be 59 mm tall...a good 5 inches if I am not mistaken.

stllookn · 07-23-2002, 05:40 PM

I think the 295/50 is 145.5 mm (5.81 inch) side wall height for an overall diameter of 26.61 inch and a 11.61 inch width at the fattest portion of the tire. The 275/60 is 165 mm (6.5 inch) side wall height for an overall diameter of 27.99 inch diameter and 10.82 inch width. Taller and a little narrower. Depends what you want for top speed and filling the wheel well up, I guess. Most tire shops will mount them up and let you pick what you like...as long as you are going to buy from them.

Longhorn Man · 07-23-2002, 06:51 PM

oops, i devided the 295 by 5 for some reason...thanks.

mikej71 · 07-23-2002, 07:05 PM

Ben, I can't believe you passed up those white spokes that ebfabman offered you, for those!

J/K - those look sharp!

Mike

Benrs86 · 07-23-2002, 10:09 PM

lol mike. anyone have 295/50s on a 10 inch rim, on there pickup? i would really like to see a picture, especially of one at stock hight 2wd. the original rims are about 26 inches tall, so they help me see how tall the 295/50s would be, but its still hard. the tire guy said that 275/60s would fit a 10 inch rim, but he didnt recomend it. the main reason i am going with 10 inch is i want them out farther. if i got 15 by 8s could i put a spacer in there?? he quoted me 96 dollars a rim, for those 15 by 10s, but in the paper there was a set of 4 centerlines with 31s mounted on them for 100 bucks. thats almost too cheap to pass up, but i dont like the looks of them. i really like these ones. man, this can get confusing. sorry for like 15 questions in 5 sentenses, but can anyone help? i think the pics of 295/50s on a stock height pickup would be really helpful. thanks for the replies so far! everythings appreciated, Ben

Benrs86 · 07-24-2002, 04:57 PM

nobody has 15by10s with 295/50s? SOMEBODY has too right? pics would be sweet, Ben

johnnyp · 07-24-2002, 05:15 PM

Benrs86, if you don't won't to spend all your time keeping 'em shined - take a look at Zoopseal

Stepside · 07-24-2002, 05:56 PM

I was running 295/50's on my 70 with 10" rims. I don't think they will be tall enough for a stock height truck. My 70 was 4, 6 drop, and a stepside. The tires stuck out about a half inch. Sorry, no pics.

Benrs86 · 07-24-2002, 06:14 PM

you think it will look funny with them short tires? thats what i was worried about, but its hard to know untill i see a picture. but i know 275/60s look good on 15 by 8s, and that would only be about 1/2 inch taller than the 295/50s, so? man a picture would REALLY help? anyone

thanks for that link to the zoops seal stuff, looks cool, but EXPENSIVE!

*big71* · 07-24-2002, 10:30 PM

here is a 295/50

oldyeller · 07-25-2002, 08:42 AM

hey, just got some pics of my project, it's got 295 50 15's on it not very good pics of the tires, but here ya go.

go here for the rest of the pics..

oldyeller pics

Benrs86 · 07-25-2002, 12:28 PM

thanks oldyeller, anyone have some with stock height pickup? maybe nobody has them like this cuz they look stupid? thnaks, Ben

Bamm · 07-25-2002, 12:37 PM

Longhornmail- What I was saying was that I wouldn't put anything less than a 50 series (i.e. 60 series, 65 series) on ten inch wheels because I don't think that they will look right............JB

07-23-2002, 04:37 PM	#1
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	oh boy, wheels and tires if that pic shows up, then you will see, if not, i am getting 15 by 10 american eagle rims series 146. they are aluminum. so that sucks, but at least they wont rust, i just gotta work to keep them clean. ANYWAY...my question is does anyone have 15 by 10s with 295/50s? they are gonna be only 27 inches tall, but real wide. will they fit? i think they should cuz they dont bow out much, they should be straight. does anyone have this set up to tell me if it works for sure or not. what other tire would be taller, without getting much narrower, like the 275/60?? any help is appreciated, thanks, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

07-23-2002, 05:10 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,947	The 275-60 would be slightly taller @ almost 28" & would fit the 10" rim. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-23-2002, 05:15 PM	#3
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	275-60's would fit, but I wouldn't put anything less than a 50 series on it. Just measure your backspacing before you buy the wheels and the tires should fit fine.......JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

07-23-2002, 05:40 PM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I think the 295/50 is 145.5 mm (5.81 inch) side wall height for an overall diameter of 26.61 inch and a 11.61 inch width at the fattest portion of the tire. The 275/60 is 165 mm (6.5 inch) side wall height for an overall diameter of 27.99 inch diameter and 10.82 inch width. Taller and a little narrower. Depends what you want for top speed and filling the wheel well up, I guess. Most tire shops will mount them up and let you pick what you like...as long as you are going to buy from them. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-23-2002, 07:05 PM	#7
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	Ben, I can't believe you passed up those white spokes that ebfabman offered you, for those! J/K - those look sharp! Mike __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350

07-23-2002, 05:28 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I have 275/60's on a 9.5 inch wide rim...15 inch. There is plenty of room left for more. I wish I woulda gone with 295/50's. Bamm 24, why would you not go with a 50 series tire? With a tread width of 295 mm, the side wall would be 59 mm tall...a good 5 inches if I am not mistaken.

07-23-2002, 06:51 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	oops, i devided the 295 by 5 for some reason...thanks.

07-23-2002, 10:09 PM	#8
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	lol mike. anyone have 295/50s on a 10 inch rim, on there pickup? i would really like to see a picture, especially of one at stock hight 2wd. the original rims are about 26 inches tall, so they help me see how tall the 295/50s would be, but its still hard. the tire guy said that 275/60s would fit a 10 inch rim, but he didnt recomend it. the main reason i am going with 10 inch is i want them out farther. if i got 15 by 8s could i put a spacer in there?? he quoted me 96 dollars a rim, for those 15 by 10s, but in the paper there was a set of 4 centerlines with 31s mounted on them for 100 bucks. thats almost too cheap to pass up, but i dont like the looks of them. i really like these ones. man, this can get confusing. sorry for like 15 questions in 5 sentenses, but can anyone help? i think the pics of 295/50s on a stock height pickup would be really helpful. thanks for the replies so far! everythings appreciated, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

07-24-2002, 04:57 PM	#9
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	nobody has 15by10s with 295/50s? SOMEBODY has too right? pics would be sweet, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

07-24-2002, 05:15 PM	#10
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	Benrs86, if you don't won't to spend all your time keeping 'em shined - take a look at Zoopseal __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

07-24-2002, 05:56 PM	#11
Stepside Gasser Join Date: May 2000 Location: Thomasville,NC USA Posts: 456	I was running 295/50's on my 70 with 10" rims. I don't think they will be tall enough for a stock height truck. My 70 was 4, 6 drop, and a stepside. The tires stuck out about a half inch. Sorry, no pics. __________________ :thud 70 sstep tubbed, Muncie, double hump, snowflake,

07-24-2002, 06:14 PM	#12
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	you think it will look funny with them short tires? thats what i was worried about, but its hard to know untill i see a picture. but i know 275/60s look good on 15 by 8s, and that would only be about 1/2 inch taller than the 295/50s, so? man a picture would REALLY help? anyone thanks for that link to the zoops seal stuff, looks cool, but EXPENSIVE! __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04 Last edited by Benrs86; 07-24-2002 at 06:18 PM.

07-24-2002, 10:30 PM	#13
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	here is a 295/50 Attached Images

07-25-2002, 08:42 AM	#14
oldyeller Captain CAAAVVVMMMAAANNN! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Anna Texas Posts: 726	hey, just got some pics of my project, it's got 295 50 15's on it not very good pics of the tires, but here ya go. go here for the rest of the pics.. oldyeller pics __________________ 72 LWB Fleetside C10 Custom 350/350 97 GMC Yukon 4X4 SLT Anna, Texas check out the project old yeller

07-25-2002, 12:28 PM	#15
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	thanks oldyeller, anyone have some with stock height pickup? maybe nobody has them like this cuz they look stupid? thnaks, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04



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07-25-2002, 12:37 PM	#16
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Longhornmail- What I was saying was that I wouldn't put anything less than a 50 series (i.e. 60 series, 65 series) on ten inch wheels because I don't think that they will look right............JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

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