Any pic's of 295/50/15 on a 8.5 wheel??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C/10 King · 02-10-2016, 01:55 PM

Thinking of running a 295/50/15 on a 8.5 wheel in the rear of my 66', just wondering of any clearance/rubbing issues I might have, and yes the truck will be lowered.... a lot!

Thanks in advance!

ultrahd4me · 02-10-2016, 04:11 PM

I wont say you can't, but it will be a ***** for sure. I ran a 255/70/15 on a 15x8 wheel with an adjustable tract bar and 5" rear drop spring. I had to undo the bar and use a ratchet strap to pull the rear end in each direction to get the wheels on. I think maybe a 3-4" drop spring with a lowering block may allow more room to put the wheels on.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-10-2016, 04:56 PM

I have 275/60/15s on my truck and the 295/50 is not even an inch wider. I don't see any problems and mine are mounted on 8" wheels. Here is the Tire Calculator on Americas tire. http://www.americastire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.do

steven03 · 02-10-2016, 06:38 PM

I have 275/60/15s on a 10 inch wheels in the back and they are pretty close to rubbing but haven't had a problem yet. I would think as long as you roll your fenders you will be fine. If they do rub it shouldn't be by much

chevyrestoguy · 02-10-2016, 06:39 PM

A 295/50-15 is only 26.6" tall. That's a really short tire for a rear, in my opinion. It will look tiny in the wheel opening, even if the truck is lowered. If you're going for a hot rod look, take a look at a 275/60-15 (28" tall) or a 255/70-15 (29" tall). Those two tires are a lot cheaper than a 295, also.

**Palf70Step** · 02-10-2016, 10:24 PM

The 275/60 15 on 8" fill my wheel wells up. I don't think anything else wider wheels or tires would fit.

**60-66** · 02-11-2016, 10:04 AM

I had 295 50 15s on this truck but on 10 inch rims. Had to widen the tub. Offset kept it off the wheel lip.

C/10 King · 02-11-2016, 08:22 PM

Thanks for all the input guys, I have the 6 lug 8.5 new wheels ready go and I have nice 245/60 and 295/50 tires mounted on different size wheels, I was just wondering if I'd be wasting my time/money try to remount the tires on the new wheels if its not going to work.

Sick5 · 02-12-2016, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Thanks for all the input guys, I have the 6 lug 8.5 new wheels ready go and I have nice 245/60 and 295/50 tires mounted on different size wheels, I was just wondering if I'd be wasting my time/money try to remount the tires on the new wheels if its not going to work.

I would do 245/50/r15 shorter and wider

02-10-2016, 01:55 PM	#1
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Any pic's of 295/50/15 on a 8.5 wheel??? Thinking of running a 295/50/15 on a 8.5 wheel in the rear of my 66', just wondering of any clearance/rubbing issues I might have, and yes the truck will be lowered.... a lot! Thanks in advance! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

02-10-2016, 04:11 PM	#2
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	Re: Any pic's of 295/50/15 on a 8.5 wheel??? I wont say you can't, but it will be a ***** for sure. I ran a 255/70/15 on a 15x8 wheel with an adjustable tract bar and 5" rear drop spring. I had to undo the bar and use a ratchet strap to pull the rear end in each direction to get the wheels on. I think maybe a 3-4" drop spring with a lowering block may allow more room to put the wheels on. Attached Images

02-10-2016, 04:56 PM	#3
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Any pic's of 295/50/15 on a 8.5 wheel??? I have 275/60/15s on my truck and the 295/50 is not even an inch wider. I don't see any problems and mine are mounted on 8" wheels. Here is the Tire Calculator on Americas tire. http://www.americastire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.do __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-10-2016, 06:38 PM	#4
steven03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: nj Posts: 32	Re: Any pic's of 295/50/15 on a 8.5 wheel??? I have 275/60/15s on a 10 inch wheels in the back and they are pretty close to rubbing but haven't had a problem yet. I would think as long as you roll your fenders you will be fine. If they do rub it shouldn't be by much

02-10-2016, 06:39 PM	#5
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Any pic's of 295/50/15 on a 8.5 wheel??? A 295/50-15 is only 26.6" tall. That's a really short tire for a rear, in my opinion. It will look tiny in the wheel opening, even if the truck is lowered. If you're going for a hot rod look, take a look at a 275/60-15 (28" tall) or a 255/70-15 (29" tall). Those two tires are a lot cheaper than a 295, also. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

02-10-2016, 10:24 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,225	Re: Any pic's of 295/50/15 on a 8.5 wheel??? The 275/60 15 on 8" fill my wheel wells up. I don't think anything else wider wheels or tires would fit. Attached Images __________________ 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!

02-11-2016, 10:04 AM	#7
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Any pic's of 295/50/15 on a 8.5 wheel??? I had 295 50 15s on this truck but on 10 inch rims. Had to widen the tub. Offset kept it off the wheel lip. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

02-11-2016, 08:22 PM	#8
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Any pic's of 295/50/15 on a 8.5 wheel??? Thanks for all the input guys, I have the 6 lug 8.5 new wheels ready go and I have nice 245/60 and 295/50 tires mounted on different size wheels, I was just wondering if I'd be wasting my time/money try to remount the tires on the new wheels if its not going to work. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

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