Hoosier Drag Radials 295/50 R16s
 

I'm trying to keep a bit of a sleeper vibe going with my 2000 Z28. I'm looking at drag radials for a 16x8 stock wheel, but want 28" tall. I've used the M&H 275/55 R16s in the past but wasnt overly impressed. Years ago I remember Mickey Thompson making a 295/50 R16, but can't find them listed anywhere anymore. I've never used the Hoosiers, but they look intriguing because of the 295/50 R16 size. Worst case I'll keep the 255/50 R16 Mickey Thompsons I have on now. Anyone have any experience with the Hoooisers? Thanks everyone.

--Alan

Can you fit a 295 tire on an 8" wheel?

That should really be on a 9.5 or 10" wheel. A 275 is really to wide for a 8" rim.

Yeah, Hoosier says an 8-10” wide wheel is acceptable. If I use them I would most likely have my stock wheels widened to 16x10. The question still remains. Does anyone currently use these and do they work well.

Did you have any luck with the 295 50 16?
I am in the same boat, I am running the mickey 255's on the factory 10 spokes, hitting 11.70s but cant launch hard, with a 4000 stall I can only bring it out around 1200. If I bring it out 1500 or more it spins and shifts to second gear within 6 feet and it is a sickening sound.
Hoosier does say 8" is minimum. The other question, can the Hoosiers be driven to the track 45 minute ride - legal (if they fit, that would not stop me) ? I don't like hosiers disclaimers. my buddy runs these hoosiers on his GN and they hook - they are nowhere near the size of the 295's either.