Drifter872

Ok guys, this question has been answered before but I can't find it so: I have stock wheels on my 00 Firebird. Since I can't afford another set of wheels, whats the widest tire I can run on stocks without rubbing issues? 'Preciate the help.

RevGTO

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255/50/16

Z28/2002

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Mr.z/28

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You can run 295/50/16, but idk if it will rub. I have 295/50/16 tires in rear. Mine rubbed at first, then I installed Air shocks.
Fat tires gives it a mean look. I am planning on jumping to 15s soon. =)

therealcreeper

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i would not even consider a 295 on a 16x8" rim

Mighty-SS

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He is right !!! you need at least 9.5" to use a 295 tire, mines are 10.5" and I have some 305/30/19 so 255/50/16 sounds about right

Mr.z/28

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I run em, and they are fine.
No rubbing. a few massages was all that It needed.

hitmanws6

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i thought the same, but according to BFG they fit. the recommended width is 8-10 inches

Mr.z/28

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Yup. thats right.
Once im done tearing the leftover thread on mine, im gonna buy em again, this time with the white lettering. =]

therealcreeper

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very interesting. could you post some pics please?

99Bluz28

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Yeah, but you wouldn't want that tire for any corner carving, or drag racing. It's just not a performance tire.

Put some 1" hubspacers on the rear and a set of 255/50/16, and it'll look good!

Mr.z/28

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I got pics of it on my cardomain and some on here.
Ill try to post some up ok.

Mr.z/28

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Eh!
Im More of a cruising guy, but at the same time trying to be fast at a stock level.
I get such great traction on these fatties. I love it!

Mr.z/28

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Here you go.... Pictures. =]

99Bluz28

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I'd have to say I like the look!

Mr.z/28

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Thank you!
Its something diferent you know.
Not a lot of people know about the 295 tire on a 16x8 rim. Now they know. =)
The front wheel could use a 225 or 235. That's a 215 on at the moment which gives it a offset look.
Thank you again...
=)

jjenkins

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I have the same rim so I want that look that you have. What brand tire are you running and what was the cost of the tire if you don't mind. Did you use a spacer and if so what size? Your car looks great, let me know.

Mr.z/28

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Hey whats up! thanks man. well they are BF Goodrich.
I bought em used at a local tire shop, both for 100 bucks, used, but man did they have thread. Tire was really really new so I took em.
Um. I have 2 spacers yesone in each side, which Ill gladly take a pic when I have the chance so you can know what size spacer.
BF Goodrich online sells em, you can post up your zip code and theyll tell you who sells em.

Mr.z/28

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Do it man! then well be brothers! lol