Re: What about 15X8's

From: Patrick Delgado (dadoctah@Icc.vitelcom.net)
Date: Tue Jun 29 1999 - 14:35:23 EDT


Matt,
BFGoodrich's tire chart says that for the Radial T/A 295/50R15, a 15X8 rim
is acceptable. Optimum(better handling,performance and even tire wear) would
be 255-265/50R15's all around
Dr. Pat
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>
> DMLer's,
>
> While we're on the subject of "widest tires" can someone tell me what the
widest
> size STREET tire you can put on a 15X8 rim? A friend of mine suggest
> 285/50R15's for the rear and 245/50R15's for the front (I think). I figured
I'd
> ask the "experts" before I went out and let some tire salesman lead me down
the
> wrong path.
>
> Thanks Guys (and Gals),
> Matt Mueggenborg
> Black 97 Sport CC 2WD 3.9V6
>
>



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