The BFG in this size is now obsolete.
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick Delgado <dadoctah@vitelcom.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Anybody tried 295s on an 15x8" or R/T rim?
>
> I've got BF Goodrich 305/45R17's on my R/T. They look like they belong
> there. Still not enough grip tho. They may no longer be available.
> Patrick Delgado
>
> > From: jon@dakota-truck.net
> > Organization: Twisted Bits Internet Services
> > Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 23:23:10 +0000 (UTC)
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: Anybody tried 295s on an 15x8" or R/T rim?
> >
> >
> >
> > 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!!
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > -Jon-
> >
> > .---- Jon Steiger ------ jon@dakota-truck.net or
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