tire size

[terryjh6]

hello all.. i was looking for a new set of back tires and would like some input on size and manufacturer. i'm running stock 86 wheels and size 215 60 15 i'm leaning to bfg drag t/a's 255 60 15 . is this a good choice? will the size look good on the car? should i go smaller or bigger? any input is welcome.. thanks Terry

 

[terryjh6]

anybody out there??

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[Monte]

255/60 would be a good size for you.. Mickey Thompson makes a 255/60 now so keep that in mind.

 

[terryjh6]

thanks monte.. do you have any ideas where i should look for the m/t's .. thanks Terry

 

[BlackMetal]

I like the beefy look in back, 275 is still a pretty safe fit.

 

[turbo2nr]

275 50 is about the stock height of 26"

MT's are the bomb!

 

[terryjh6]

so 275/50's will fit my stock 86' wheel with no rubbing? if so, i like it fat in the back also!!

 

[turbo2nr]

No, I didn't say that. The 275-60-15 MT street will fit, but for some reason, the 50 series is an inch wider, and would need something to fit maybe? Never tried the 50series.

 

[vacuum 6]

275 50 is about the stock height of 26"

MT's are the bomb!

I 2nd that!

 

[terryjh6]

ok, i'll check befor i buy,,thanks guys

 

[mrmixer2]

Yep..do your homework. I've got a set of BFG Drags 275-50s, put them on Weld draglites. Frame rub city. could not even mount them. Maybe my backspacing is all wrong for this setup, but I don't want to have to replace the draglites just to run the D-Rs. I'd be interested in trading these for something a little smaller, if anyone might have something.

 

[UNGN]

275/50's usually rub on GN wheels. With T-type wheels, they will work better, but you'll likely still get a little rub. Nitto tires might not rub as much, because they are smaller than everyone elses tires.

275/60's are slightly narrower and should only rub around turns. Nitto 275/60's may not rub at all. because they are smaller.

the 255/60 is a great size and should not rub at all on stock wheels.

 

[betsy84]

I'm running 15x7 front with a 205/60/15 front tire and out back it's a 15x8 with a 265/50/15 tire. Backspacing is 3.75" all around on a 84 Cutlass. http://www.oldspower.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23576 is a link to a few pics I posted for another thread.

 

[Monte]

PM me if you want some tires..

 

[Pronto]

BFG DRs 275/50s on stock T rims rubbed the frame on my car. I don't want the 275/60s, I think they are too tall for me at this point. I like the look of the 255/60s and they are 27" so that splits the difference. Anyone have that size mounted on stock T rims? Pics would be helpfull too. Thanks.