Tires for 8" rim?

[87gnturbosix]

It's time for tires for the rear of the GN. I loved the look of the 275/50/15 BFG T/A's but they don't make them anymore and no one makes that size except for in DR's. I'm afraid 295/50 will be to wide and 275/60 will look to tall and narrow. I would run the DR's but I'm not sure how long they will last on the street. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I have 15 x 8" w/ 3.5 BS Draglites.

 

[hungerbuhler1]

275/60/15 is a perfect size tire i have been running that on one of my gn's for a while. I do have it on a 10" rim now but i did have 8" rim before

 

[49-blues]

I have a brand new set of BFGs Drag Radials 275x60x15 for sale with the stickers still on them for $325. shipped if you want them- Matt 347-680-8642.

 

[SNOWBIRD]

HUNGER...what is the back space of that rear wheel

 

[hungerbuhler1]

Snowbird, I dont know the back spacing that i have but its perfect! If you can tell me how to measure it i will.

 

[Beamer]

Looking back when I had 275/50's on my car, they were a little on the short side. I truly like much better a 275/60 and they fit very well. They are almost 2" taller and look better in the wheel well. Look at the pics from a wheel for sale post that I had a while back to see how they look differently. Both were 8" wheels.

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/parts-sale/310361-2-sets-centerline-wheels.html

The star set has the 50's and the Saharas have 60's on them. They are less than an inch difference of tread on the ground. If you go with a better tire, it will not matter.

Mike

 

[SNOWBIRD]

It is marked on the inside of the rim...Do a search on the net ..wheel back space..THANKS

 

[87gnturbosix]

Thanks for the advice and the pics. The 50's do look short.

 

[pwrsix]

I just posted about this. If you have 235/60/15 in the front, what should you run in the back to match the look? 275/60/15? I dont mind running a spacer so the wheels dont rub. I just want it to look right. Any thoughts?

Oh yeah. All stock wheels.

 

[hungerbuhler1]

I run 215/60/15 on the fronts and 275/60/15 on rears. It has a nice look and not to skinny to skid through a stop light For my other car i put 235/60/15 on the front and 255/60/15 on the rear [mounted on stock rims] to keep the factory look. And for attention grabbers i put 245/35/20 on front and 255/35/20 on rear but dont plan on racing another buick you won't hook up! Mustangs and Vette's will get a couple cars ahead then before they know it you blow by them :biggrin:

 

[pwrsix]

I run 215/60/15 on the fronts and 275/60/15 on rears. It has a nice look and not to skinny to skid through a stop light For my other car i put 235/60/15 on the front and 255/60/15 on the rear [mounted on stock rims] to keep the factory look. And for attention grabbers i put 245/35/20 on front and 255/35/20 on rear but dont plan on racing another buick you won't hook up! Mustangs and Vette's will get a couple cars ahead then before they know it you blow by them :biggrin:

I want to keep the same stance/brand I have but add drag radials to the rear. I have BF Goodrich 235/60/15 on the front. Which tire would have the same height for the rear? 275/50/15 or 275/60/15?

Any pics of your car with the 235/60/15 on the front and the 255/60/15 on the rear with stock rims?

 

[hungerbuhler1]

I think the 275/50/15 would be close to the same height as the 235's. I dont have any pictures but later this week im gonna put stock wheels back on to sell the car so i will take some pictures and post them.

 

[Red C5]

I run the 275/60 as well.

 

[GNeric]

I have had MT drag radials on my car for a little over 5 years now and they are on the car 24/7. Still have over half the tread left and I have raced it up until the last 2 years. My wheels are Vector 8.5" so that is just a bit wider than the 8's you are asking about. My tires are the 275/50/15 and they measure out almost exactly 26" high. Same height as the 215/65/15's on the front.

 

[626gn]

I have had MT drag radials on my car for a little over 5 years now and they are on the car 24/7. Still have over half the tread left and I have raced it up until the last 2 years. My wheels are Vector 8.5" so that is just a bit wider than the 8's you are asking about. My tires are the 275/50/15 and they measure out almost exactly 26" high. Same height as the 215/65/15's on the front.

GNeric, what is the backspace of those Vector 8.5" wheels? Any spacers?

 

[Mr.Spool]

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I have 15 x 8" w/ 3.5 BS Draglites.

295/55/15 mt street radials.works great on a 8 inch rim 27.9 in tall

 

[REAPER231]

275/60/15 is a perfect size tire i have been running that on one of my gn's for a while. I do have it on a 10" rim now but i did have 8" rim before

I agree same here

 

[mapmaker]

295/55/15 mt street radials.works great on a 8 inch rim 27.9 in tall

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