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.

 

255/50/16

 

 

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. =)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

very interesting. could you post some pics please?

 

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!

 

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

 

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!

 

Here you go.... Pictures. =]

 

I'd have to say I like the look!

 

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...
=)

 

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.

 

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.

 

Do it man! then well be brothers! lol