how wide can i go on steelies?
how wide can i go on steelies?
does anyone know the absolute widest tire I can throw on the rear with stock wheels without rubbing? any input would be greatly appreciated!
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Re: how wide can i go on steelies?
Sorry for this somewhat non-answer...the widest tire that you can fit back there is a lot wider than the widest tire that you can put on an 8" rim (which as far as I've seen a tire shop mount according to "their policy" is a 255).
But perhaps S13REMI's thread on how he put 10" wide Corvette wheels with 305/30 on his PPV will help, or at least inform: viewtopic.php?t=1055
But perhaps S13REMI's thread on how he put 10" wide Corvette wheels with 305/30 on his PPV will help, or at least inform: viewtopic.php?t=1055
1987 Landau (383 stroker, vortec heads, 700r4, posi rear, Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, Bassett 15x8, BFGoodrich 275/60, 9C1 speedo)
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Re: how wide can i go on steelies?
The wheel width would be the limiting factor first. Could probably squeeze a 275 on there. the sidewall will look a bit bubbled out since the wheel is only 8" wide, assuming you are refering to the rearbvanbeest wrote:does anyone know the absolute widest tire I can throw on the rear with stock wheels without rubbing? any input would be greatly appreciated!
Re: how wide can i go on steelies?
I know this is old but 275/??r18 would fit?
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Re: how wide can i go on steelies?
I wouldn’t go any larger than 265/45/18 on stock wheels if you’re looking for any sort of handling and good tire wear. A friend had 275/40/18 drag radials on the back of his car if that helps.
Re: how wide can i go on steelies?
I have 275 on stock wheel. It fits but as others said it is pinched on that width of a wheel.
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1993 Harley Davidson FLSTC Black
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Re: how wide can i go on steelies?
275 what? Aspect ratio makes a big difference in a tire fitting vs not.
Re: how wide can i go on steelies?
275 with 45 aspect ratio. Tried to stay close to stock height
2011 9C3 Caprice PPV Phantom Black
1995 MG5 Yukon GT Black
1993 Harley Davidson FLSTC Black
1995 MG5 Yukon GT Black
1993 Harley Davidson FLSTC Black
Re: how wide can i go on steelies?
And what are you getting to fit in the front?