Hard to find

[twodko]

Many earlier posts on the best BS for a 15x10 wheel/295 R50 15
tire is 4.5". I've been web surfing for a pair but nothing
except 5" BS is what's available. Bummer. 

[tan top]

   As far as I know  5.5 back space is what you need with a 15x10" wheel with a  295 -50 -15 tire  ,  that back space places the wheel /tire as correctly as you can get with that combo ,  best measure your car , both sides to make sure , especially if the quarters have been replaced , the lip  arch of the quarter ,  is wider on repops & not every body guy trims them to match factory specs

[Dino]

5" should be fine on a 10" wide wheel.

[twodko]

Thanks TT and Dinoman. My car is all original but I do plan
on measuring each side.
5" BS is prolly what I'll go with and since I'm buying
new .96 torsion bars from Summit I'll get the wheels
from them @ $234.00 each.

I've looked at some tires too. BFG's are stoopid costly.
Cooper has some nice rubber at decent prices.
A set of 245 R60 15's & 295 R50 15's is $700.00

BFG's would be well over $1000.00. Any thoughts
on Cooper tires?

Damned if this isn't a pricey addiction. 

[Dino]

The only real positive comment I always see about BFG's is that they look good with RWL's.  That's not enough of a reason to buy it though unless it's for a trailered car.  Coopers are the same as Mickey Thompson.  They seem to stick better and they look real nice.  No contest for me!  Get Coopers.   

[HPP]

Cooper Cobra is the same tread pattern as Mickey Thompson ST and the Jetzone Revenger. All of these have blocks white letters. Mickey Thomson SR , a blackwall, is a unique animal and is an H speed rated tire with a fairly soft compound. Maxxis Marauder is also an H rated tire with a 360 treadwear rating, so its a somewhat harder compound tire than the MT SR. MTs are both available at Summit.

FWIW, I've used 5" backspace on a 10" wheel and fit a 275 on it within the fender lips. No sidewall abrasions or other interference.

[tsmithae]

I did a lot of research and came across a LOT of reviews that were very positive for the MT Spotsman ST's and these are what I am intending to go with when I get to it.  I dk if this helps you or if I'm just throwing my  into a black hole.   

[twodko]

My car is what it is today because of all your input.
I value all youse guys............ Of course Mrs. Skip &
Mrs. Fred are list toppers. It's the law. 

Yep, Coopers for me..........and my wallet.

[Patronus]

I got new quarters and the 5"bs rub just nothing. I think the 5.5" bs with a shim would be better. Orig quarters you should be perfect. Tires- I got lucky and found GoodYear GT II's

[Fred]

My car is what it is today because of all your input.
I value all youse guys............ Of course Mrs. Skip &
Mrs. Fred are list toppers. It's the law. 

Yep, Coopers for me..........and my wallet.

Glad to see you've got it figured out Tom..............you won't be sent to bed without your supper tonight!  lol
Mrs. Fred.