what size tire for 16x10wheel?
 

im wanting to go with some 16x10 wheel in the rear but cant find a good tire size for for? what tire size would look good in the back, I want atleast a 275 or bigger (305)? but I cant seem to find anything..

edit: also what is a good size tire for a 16x8 in the front?

thanks for the help...

Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel?
 

How about a 295/50/15? You'll have a section width of at least a foot!

Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel?
 

i thought of that but then i checked and they dont have them in a 16" tire!

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Look here at BFG's: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...3D295SR6RADTA2

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thanks 70c10!

I like how the 275/60/15 looks on a 15x10 wheel, so do you think the 285/60/16 will look just as good with a 16x10 wheel? is anyone running this 16"setup?

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anyone else?

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I'll be watching this thread... I'm curious to know what size tire to use on a 16x8 wheel too.

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i have 16x8.5 centerlines & when i got my truck back on the road i went to discount to get my tires & about all i could find in the 16" size were my 255/60/16 it is not what i wanted but the guys there said that with the new size of wheels that alot of the tire people are not making a 16" tire. atleast performance tire. i could get a truck tire for the 16" wheel & some for the 16.5 wheel. they still make alot for the 15" wheel & then ofcourse the hot wheel sizes like 18" and above. i was disappointed, but the 255 size is not bad in the back but it is a little big for the front. i decide on them & to just save up & get my 18" wheels & tires when i can....

good luck!

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got any pics of your truck?

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here is what i went with, 16x8 up front & 16x10 in rear. Bfg radial T/A's 225-60-16, & 295-50-16. At the time they were cool-e-nuff ( 6yrs ago ). wish i had the wallet for some 18s or 20s

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I think that is what im going with 16x8 in the front and 16x10 in the rear do you happen to knowthe backspacing on those?

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i believe its 5in., i'll have to measure it to be sure. Are u running the trailing arm or leaf spring setup? & is this for ur bbc 68?

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yes this is for the 68',,

im going with a 16x10 w/295-50-16 and 15x8 275-60-15 in the front...

this is the wheel im going with...

[IMG]http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...aglewheels.jpg[/IMG]

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ap2002,
have you checked those tire sizes out at the tire shop? i had planned out my tire sizes as well & when i went there they did not offer those tire sizes anymore or i would have to special order them directly from the manufact. $$$$ big time. just my 0.02 cents worth. i will try to get a few pics of my truck tonight. i always say that then i look at it & find all the reasons why i haven't yet.... but i will try this time!

thanks!!

Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel?
 

I would try looking at Coker HERE

OR

Diamond back tire HERE

Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel?
 

yes, i went to discount tire today and they had them in stock ... they wanted $150/tire... and said they would price match it...

i just found it at tirerack also..

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...t=All&x=46&y=3

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i paid $110 each 6yrs ago. what rear susp. do u have? the only reason i ask is, cuz i have trailing arm & with the old rotted out bushings the tires would rub.

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TRAILING ARMS... how bad did rub and how did you fix it??

thanks for all the info..

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they would only rub under hard cornering. cuz the bushings in the trac. bar were totally gone. i cured the problem by building my own adjustable hardbar with spherical ends:metal: