I'm looking to upgrade from 14" rims, what is the largest size tire I can fit on a 15" rim without rubbing?
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I have heard you can go as wide as 275's but I wouldn't count on it.
I have BFG 255 60's in the rear and 235 60's in the front and have no issues with rubbing. I highly recommend this setup.
Here is a picture of the stance:
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Originally posted by 88hurstolds View PostI have heard you can go as wide as 275's but I wouldn't count on it.
I have BFG 255 60's in the rear and 235 60's in the front and have no issues with rubbing. I highly recommend this setup.
Here is a picture of the stance:
as said before, for daily driving you would be better off with 255's.
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The 88 H/O's were not factory produced therefore they shouldn't be used as a basis as the size's and such are misleading. I believe I have used 255's mainly on my past G-Bodies.The best thing you can do is measure your backspacing and the footprint of the desired tire.You and make a cardboard template of the width and sidewall height then bolt on the wheel and move the template around the bare rimm looking for trouble spots.Hehe or just go with the majority vote here and use 255's1987 Corvette L98/700r4
2005 Equinox
2000 GTP 3.8 S/C
2002 Regal GS 3.8 S/C
1972 Cutlass S
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i used the H/O's as an example as they fit on there, does not matter if they were factory produced or not. any g-body was not produced with 255's either. just an example.
as i stated before i am running 275-60 drag radials and i do not rub anywhere even on launch. backspacing is a must because you have to know how far from the quarter lip or the inner wheelhouse you are and need to be. good luck.
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sorry I mistook your example but I took when you made the statement" the '88 H/O's came with 275's" you were meaning that the came produced that way.I am well aware of the fact that no G-Bodies came with 255's or 275's as I've owned about 8 of them in the past, and I hope too find what I am looking for soon except that I keep changing my mind LOL.Anyways goodluck with the tire search1987 Corvette L98/700r4
2005 Equinox
2000 GTP 3.8 S/C
2002 Regal GS 3.8 S/C
1972 Cutlass S
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Originally posted by gator2206 View Postsorry I mistook your example but I took when you made the statement" the '88 H/O's came with 275's" you were meaning that the came produced that way.I am well aware of the fact that no G-Bodies came with 255's or 275's as I've owned about 8 of them in the past, and I hope too find what I am looking for soon except that I keep changing my mind LOL.Anyways goodluck with the tire search
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I've seen someone with 295's before and thought they looked stupid, they stuck right out the wheel well and I bet they eventually became chewed up from rubbing.Lightning Rods repair service:CLICK HERE
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1988 H/OCA Advisor
88 H/O #1 of 4
88 CSC White/Claret - T-tops
88 H/O Triple Black
87 442 Black/Gray - T-tops
85 442 White/Blue - T-tops
85 442 White/Blue - T-tops
85 442 White/Claret - T-tops
85 442 White/Sage
84 H/O Aero Commemorative #2199 - Sunroof
83 H/O #2400 Sand Gray - Sunroof
83 H/O #1607 Sand Gray - T-tops
83 H/O #727 Maple
"Keep them Rockets lit!"
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Originally posted by ralph442 View Postif your nuts like me, you can get 295/50 in there, but they are close. the burnouts look cool though. i do love the 255 rear 235 front combo, looks perfect.Lightning Rods repair service:CLICK HERE
Seller Feedback:CLICK HERE
1988 H/OCA Advisor
88 H/O #1 of 4
88 CSC White/Claret - T-tops
88 H/O Triple Black
87 442 Black/Gray - T-tops
85 442 White/Blue - T-tops
85 442 White/Blue - T-tops
85 442 White/Claret - T-tops
85 442 White/Sage
84 H/O Aero Commemorative #2199 - Sunroof
83 H/O #2400 Sand Gray - Sunroof
83 H/O #1607 Sand Gray - T-tops
83 H/O #727 Maple
"Keep them Rockets lit!"
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