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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: gildardo01 on September 27, 2013, 08:33:20 am

Title: 295/50 on 8in rim
Post by: gildardo01 on September 27, 2013, 08:33:20 am

hey there... will a 295/50 tire fit on an 8in rim? and how well will it tuck in under a stepside bed? the rim has 4in backspacing... any info would help thanks...

Title: Re: 295/50 on 8in rim
Post by: zieg85 on September 27, 2013, 03:14:35 pm

That is a lot of tire for an 8" rim IMO.  I think it would fit fine, just prematurely wear the center of the tire out.  My $.02

Title: Re: 295/50 on 8in rim
Post by: Captkaos on September 27, 2013, 10:01:14 pm

I wouldn't go more than 275 on a 8" rim.

Title: Re: 295/50 on 8in rim
Post by: Elpresidente on December 04, 2013, 12:04:24 pm

Quote from: Captkaos on September 27, 2013, 10:01:14 pm

I wouldn't go more than 275 on a 8" rim.

I'll have to agree. 285 is pushing it for an 8", and I know a friend of mine has 295 on a 9" rim and it fits just nice.

Title: Re: 295/50 on 8in rim
Post by: SNWBLL on December 05, 2013, 09:43:03 am

I have 315/70's on 8" rim and they tuck under the bed. I'll try to load a pic.