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Old 01-16-2012, 05:45 PM
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I got a 95 Trans am and I'm getting a set of 15x10 wheels for the rear with no tires. The fronts are skinnies and already have tries.
I'm a little lost on what rear tires would look good. Im not afraid to beat in the fender well to make some meats fit. Interested in any pics and links for tires.
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Here is the car. Lowered in front but still stock height in rear.

Old 01-16-2012, 05:48 PM
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Try to run a 7.5 bs with a 295/55/15 Mt DR. These are right at 28in tall and 12in wide. You will have to cut off the bump stop, beat in the inner fender well and probably roll the lip. They will look killer on there.
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Yeah I bet that would look good

Here's the wheels. He took the back tires off so I'm getting 4 wheels and front tires.

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Originally Posted by Carter01
Try to run a 7.5 bs with a 295/55/15 Mt DR. These are right at 28in tall and 12in wide. You will have to cut off the bump stop, beat in the inner fender well and probably roll the lip. They will look killer on there.
Looks like $230 each is what I can get them for. Is there anywheres cheaper?
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And honestly it's not gonna see the track till I get a rear end. So is that still a good choice? I don't mind spending the money but if there's something cheaper more suitable for the street that would be better I suppose.
Guess I shoulda mentioned that
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What about a 275/60 nitto 555r. they aren't quite as wide as the mickeys but should still look good and be better then a true street tire.
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Originally Posted by wysemunky
What about a 275/60 nitto 555r. they aren't quite as wide as the mickeys but should still look good and be better then a true street tire.
Those would definatley save money. $340 for the pair. I wish I could imagine them on the car lol
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I found a actual pic of some online. That might be just what I need. They still have a big sidewall so it shouldn't look bad?

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Just ordered some nittos. I should have them mounted this weekend. I'll post some pics here.
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By slpsscamaro at 2011-12-26 i have the nittos not a bad street tire at all, but there are for sure better track tires,
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Thanks for the pic! I might try and lower the rear a little after I get em on the car.
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that pic was still on stock springs so its truck high , working on that as we speak lol
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Originally Posted by BOBS99SS
that pic was still on stock springs so its truck high , working on that as we speak lol
I wasn't knocking your car man it looks great but I would lower it eventually. Should really set it off
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wasnt taken it that way lol, the way it sits no it doesnt look good what so ever lol,it takes me forever to do anything lol, pic was just to show the tire size
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I like the smaller sidewall of a 275/50r15 too if the tires are wide enough (nitto 555R are too skinny).
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i think the 50s look to small,thats what i had before the 60s , imo these fill out the rear alot better, i will go with a 295/55/15 Mt DR next time around, overall i think the 50s are better for the street, no abs issue, and drive a lil better but bigger looks better on a drag setup, i guess everyone has there own opinion though
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Those look good on there.
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Thanks I am happy
Here's a couple more pics
Gonna drop rear 1"





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