Hey I run 35 psi in my Nitto tires, 275x50x17 what you run? This seems to
work well for me.
----- Original Message -----
From: Doug Myers <doug.myers2@verizon.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 5:35 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Anybody tried 295s on an 15x8" or R/T rim?
>
> Jon,
>
> Before I got my R/T rims, I had 275/60 BFG's on the 15x8's. Even with
> only 30# of air pressure, they still wore in the middle only, front and
> back. Definitely too wide for the rim. I've got 275/50 Nitto's on the R/T
> rims and they're great, no uneven wear at all.
>
> Doug Myers
> -------------
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> '70 Barracuda Gran Coupe 383/auto - work in progress
>
> BTW, I've still got 2 15x8's for sale if you need end up needing them
> :-)
>
> <jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote in message
> news:ai9rgu$s29$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> >
> >
> > I've been pondering my wheel and tire choices lately, and am currently
> > leaning towards something like 245/60 15s in the front with 295/50 15s
> > in the rear. I was wondering if anyone here had any experience with a
> > 295 series tire on a 15x8" rim?
> >
> > Basically what I am looking to do is to slap a set of GenIII 15x8
> > rims on my GenII, with the above tire sizes. (I realize I'll need
> > spacers for the rims.)
> >
> > Or, another option would be a set of R/T rims (17x9 I think?) I
> > thought it might be safer to run a 295 on a wider rim, however, I cannot
> > find a 295 or wider series tire in a 17" rim size. If anyone has run
> > 295s on the R/T rims I would be interested to hear what tires you used.
> >
> >
> > Thanks!!
> >
> >
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> > -Jon-
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