Widest rear tire

[TKMBUICK]

What is the wudest rear tire I can fit on a stock Turbo-T wheel.


thanks

 

[BlackMetal]

Been discussed a lot in the past. Try to look through old threads in the Tire/Wheel forum. Or type in specific searches with the search function.

Here's one thread I found discussing it:
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/ge...re-stock-t-wheels.html?highlight=widest+stock

 

[RUQWKNF]

I believe this might be the answer you're looking for.

BFG Radial T/A 295/50/15 aired up to 32#s on stock 87 T wheels with small 1/4" spacers, one on each side. Rear end is centered and no rubbing, even on hard bumps. It's the largest tire I've ever seen on a stock T wheel. I have my best friend Dave Fiscus to thank for the idea.

HTH

Patrick

 

[marred4life]

nice looking ride, with out the 1/4 spacer the widest you can go is a 275/50R15
i had that on mine but it did rub a lil bit, only when i would go in reverse

 

[TKMBUICK]

I don't see TA's in 275/50/15 on tire rack anyone no how has them.

thanks

 

[lib87t]

I just put BFG 275/50/15 DR's on weld 15x8's and they rub bad on my driver side when on the slightest bind to a point where it bent my wheel well moulding. what should I do bout this?

 

[BlackMetal]

I just put BFG 275/50/15 DR's on weld 15x8's and they rub bad on my driver side when on the slightest bind to a point where it bent my wheel well moulding. what should I do bout this?

Sounds like the typical problem where the differential/rear axle isn't truly centered under the car.

Easiest fix in my opinion would be to buy the Air Lift airbags for the rear and keep some air pressure in them at all times. That's what I do to keep my 325s from touching the body. $70, plus if you ever want to launch your car hard to you use the airbags to get a good launch, that's the real purpose for them in the first place.

 

[noahzark]

...do you have a link for the airlift air bags...thanks.

 

[BlackMetal]

I don't remember the part number but I think this is the right one...

Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Rear Spring Kits: AIR-60733 - summitracing.com

Make BUICK
Model REGAL
Beginning Year 1973
Ending Year 1987
Drivetrain RWD
Air Spring Position Rear

 

[silentbutdeadly]

ive got the weld pro stars 15x8 with MT DR 275/50/15 on mine no rub anywhere. i also had them on before all the rear suspension upgrades without any issues.