4/6 97 RCSB drop.... 295/50/15 ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slammed84 · 03-18-2014, 02:55 AM

Im wanting to use a rather unused set of 295/50/15 mounted on a set of the 454 SS rims with a 4/6 drop.

Will I have rubbing issues on the front? I know im gonna have to trim drip rails on the control arms. Been thereon my 84.

Wondering if anyone has tried running them on the front and if there were issues. I can roll fenders if needed.

Pics would be nice if anyone has some.

Slammed84 · 03-18-2014, 02:56 AM

I want it to sit like the truck above, I think hes running 275/60/15 on all fours.

ss454lemy · 03-18-2014, 02:10 PM

nice truck! i have a ss454 looking for similar answer just in the rear. im looking put some nice fat ones in the rear skinies in front.

**Palf70Step** · 03-18-2014, 07:07 PM

295/50 is really too big/wide a tire for a 7" rim. The tire on and 8 or 9 in rim would probably clear the rear depending on the wheels backspacing. I highly doubt it would clear the front.

lowridergmc · 03-18-2014, 10:32 PM

i had 255/60/15 on a 4-6 drop with thoose wheels and the tires would rub the fender lip on dips in the road

likaroc13 · 03-19-2014, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

295/50 is really too big/wide a tire for a 7" rim. The tire on and 8 or 9 in rim would probably clear the rear depending on the wheels backspacing. I highly doubt it would clear the front.

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Just for reference, this is my old '93...the first two pics are with 275/60 on 10" rims...the 3rd & 4th pics are 295/50 with 10" rims...the rear only had a 2" shackle drop...the ground effects make it look a bit lower, but you can tell pretty well how wide they are

1badgmc · 03-19-2014, 07:18 PM

I've seen 295/50s squeezed onto stock 7" wheels. It looks strange and it's not something I'd do.

Slammed84 · 03-19-2014, 09:53 PM

I like the way it looks squeezed on a 7" rim. The reason I ask is because I already have the 295s mounted on the sport rims. They are currently on my 84 which is torn down right now.

I ran 295s on all four corners of my 84 and had problems with rubbing when I was using the belltech 3" drop spindles. I switched to a cheaper set of 2.5 drop and never really had issues after that.

I will just have to see if it can be done, but more than likely I will have to break down and get smaller front tires.

b454rat · 03-20-2014, 08:12 PM

Offset will determine if they will rub or not. I had a 90 GMC that I lowered, think it was 3" but it's been over 10 years. I had 17x8s up front, and IIRC ran a 255/55/17 and didn't rub anywhere. Buddy had a stock truck and ran 8" rally's with 31s and didn't rub....

I like the 295/50. I have them on the back of my 79 Malibu on vette rally's and they look FAT!!!!!!

03-18-2014, 02:55 AM	#1
Slammed84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 292	4/6 97 RCSB drop.... 295/50/15 ??? Im wanting to use a rather unused set of 295/50/15 mounted on a set of the 454 SS rims with a 4/6 drop. Will I have rubbing issues on the front? I know im gonna have to trim drip rails on the control arms. Been thereon my 84. Wondering if anyone has tried running them on the front and if there were issues. I can roll fenders if needed. Pics would be nice if anyone has some. Attached Images

03-18-2014, 02:56 AM	#2
Slammed84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 292	Re: 4/6 97 RCSB drop.... 295/50/15 ??? I want it to sit like the truck above, I think hes running 275/60/15 on all fours.

03-18-2014, 02:10 PM	#3
ss454lemy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: miami Posts: 90	Re: 4/6 97 RCSB drop.... 295/50/15 ??? nice truck! i have a ss454 looking for similar answer just in the rear. im looking put some nice fat ones in the rear skinies in front.

03-18-2014, 07:07 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: 4/6 97 RCSB drop.... 295/50/15 ??? 295/50 is really too big/wide a tire for a 7" rim. The tire on and 8 or 9 in rim would probably clear the rear depending on the wheels backspacing. I highly doubt it would clear the front. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-18-2014, 10:32 PM	#5
lowridergmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: saskachewan Posts: 150	Re: 4/6 97 RCSB drop.... 295/50/15 ??? i had 255/60/15 on a 4-6 drop with thoose wheels and the tires would rub the fender lip on dips in the road

03-19-2014, 07:18 PM	#7
1badgmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 3,153	Re: 4/6 97 RCSB drop.... 295/50/15 ??? I've seen 295/50s squeezed onto stock 7" wheels. It looks strange and it's not something I'd do. __________________ '91 GMC RC Sportside '98 Chevy Suburban '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

03-19-2014, 09:53 PM	#8
Slammed84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 292	Re: 4/6 97 RCSB drop.... 295/50/15 ??? I like the way it looks squeezed on a 7" rim. The reason I ask is because I already have the 295s mounted on the sport rims. They are currently on my 84 which is torn down right now. I ran 295s on all four corners of my 84 and had problems with rubbing when I was using the belltech 3" drop spindles. I switched to a cheaper set of 2.5 drop and never really had issues after that. I will just have to see if it can be done, but more than likely I will have to break down and get smaller front tires.

03-20-2014, 08:12 PM	#9
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,485	Re: 4/6 97 RCSB drop.... 295/50/15 ??? Offset will determine if they will rub or not. I had a 90 GMC that I lowered, think it was 3" but it's been over 10 years. I had 17x8s up front, and IIRC ran a 255/55/17 and didn't rub anywhere. Buddy had a stock truck and ran 8" rally's with 31s and didn't rub.... I like the 295/50. I have them on the back of my 79 Malibu on vette rally's and they look FAT!!!!!!



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