best size tire for vector 8.5 wheels on rear

[lib87t]

Something in a Drag Radial or like ET Street with NO Rubbing. I dont want to run spacers either. Car has airbags and stock rear coil springs. Also Im running 235/60/15s on the front and have run 225/60s up front. I dont want a crazy raked look, a hair higher isnt bad tho

 

[forcefed3.8's]

The frame won't be the problem. It will be close to the wheel well no matter what. A 295/55 or 275/60 will fit.

 

[TurboTnZ06]

Hoosier DR 275 60 15 on 8.5 vectors rubbed my outer fender. No spacer is needed with these wheels. You'll need to roll the lips.

 

[Grumpy]

yup !!! What they both said. We couldn't live with it.

 

[BEATAV8]

had my Vectors widened 1" on the back. Pulls the tire away from the fender lip.

 

[lib87t]

what that cost you and any pics of them on the car?

 

[BEATAV8]

no pics on the car yet. Weldcraft Wheels did it. I can't remember exactly what it cost. Couple hundred for the pair I think.

 

[Keller]

275/50-15 should fit fine. Less chance of rubbing if your rear is centered and if you run airbags.

 

[Grumpy]

275/50-15 should fit fine. Less chance of rubbing if your rear is centered and if you run airbags.

Yup will need air bags to complete the 70/80's broncho billy "look"

 

[mapmaker]

Do these make my rearend look fat? Just mounted 295/55/15 on 8.5" Vectors. Working on lots of stuff under the hood, so cant take if for a ride, but looks like its gonna rub, not sure rolling lips willl be enough. I do have bags installed.

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[Keller]

Yup will need air bags to complete the 70/80's broncho billy "look"

Umm...no.

The bags keep the unrolled lips and fender trim from grazing the tires on a hard launch.

The bags are not to achieve the Gabriel "Hi-Jacker" air shock look.

 

[regalracer1987]

i have 275-50-15 on mine no rubbing

 

[BEATAV8]

Do these make my rearend look fat? Just mounted 295/55/15 on 8.5" Vectors. Working on lots of stuff under the hood, so cant take if for a ride, but looks like its gonna rub, not sure rolling lips willl be enough. I do have bags installed. View attachment 182474 View attachment 182472View attachment 182472View attachment 182473

Plenty of room on the inside though, right?

 

[mapmaker]

Plenty of room on the inside though, right?

Oh yes - more than an inch

 

[Grumpy]

i have 275-50-15 on mine no rubbing

nuff said.. pic is worth a 1000 words.

 

[KEVINS]

I went with a Hancook 265/50-15 on an 8" with 4" BS, but a tad wider rim like a 9" would be much better with these tires.
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/official-wheel-tire-picture-thread-show-em-off.296680/page-22

ks

 

[TurboTnZ06]

I don't run airbags and I don't rub my untrimmed lips on a 1.51 launch with these tires. 26 10 15 on the vectors. I like those 295 55 15's, that will be my next tire!!!

 

[BuickMike231]

I run 275/50/15 Nitto DRs and I am dropped 2" and have no rubbing at all. They are on stock Monte SS wheels.