Largest tires you can fit on stock GN wheels

[HeloCrewChief]

Trying to figure out what the largest tires I can fit on my 87 GN are. Front and rear. I dont want any rubbong or have to roll any lips. Thanks

 

[Dino1]

I ran 265/50-15 on all 4 corners without any issues with rubbing. I don't belive you will get anything bigger on with out issues. You might have some rubbing in the front with some cars.

 

[HeloCrewChief]

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Thanks. Anyone know if you can fit 275/60/15 or 275/50/15's on the back? Thanks

 

[The_Six]

they will fit but they rub on some cars so you may need a 1/4 spacer. Alot of guys on here run 255/60s and are happy with them and they dont rub.

 

[SCOOBY DOO]

I've run MT 275/50/15 and 275/60/15 drag radials with no issues.

 

[HeloCrewChief]

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Good infor here guys. Appreciate it. I do have lowering springs on the car so the tires tuck a little. Any issues with this? Or do you guys recommend sticking with 255/60/15's in the rear.

 

[The_Six]

Personally I think the 255s look better are you wanting a drag tire or more of a street tire for drag the 275 will give you more tire choices. If I keep the stock GN rims on my car it will have 255 in the back and 245 in the front. I just think that it the best looking and fitting tire combo for stock wheels.

 

[SCOOBY DOO]

Here's a couple of pics with the MT 275/50/15 and the MT 275/60/15 drag radial mounted on the stock 7" GN rim. Both tires clear the frame rail and wheel lip on my car...with no spacer.

 

[SCOOBY DOO]

Here's a launch pic with the MT 28X9 slick mounted on the stock 7" GN rim...and it shares the same sidewall width as the the MT 275/60/15 drag radial. You'll notice the rear suspension is pretty much compressed...and it clears the fender lip with ease...and they aren't rolled.

 

[DMan]

I have run nitto drag radials 275 50 15, and currently run bfg drag radials 275 50 15 in the rear. No issue.