Will 295/50/15 fit on 15 x 8 rims

[kevs1969daytona]

As per the subject line,  I have 15x8 magnum 500 rims in the back of my car,  I am thinking on buying some bf goodrich radial t/a's will they fit properly.  Thanks

[cdr]

As per the subject line,  I have 15x8 magnum 500 rims in the back of my car,  I am thinking on buying some bf goodrich radial t/a's will they fit properly.  Thanks

it should no problem. as long as the Back space is correct, & it more than likely is,,,, 8" is a little narrow but I have done it & had to run about 26 psi so it would not wear out the center  

[Mike DC]

    
That tire is almost 12" wide.  

An OEM combo would use a 10" wide rim for the tire.  Not even 9".

[triple_green]

The 275 60 15s I had on 15x8s were bulgy, I'm pretty sure you need 15x10s if for nothing more than the backspacing increase.

[charger Downunder]

As per the subject line,  I have 15x8 magnum 500 rims in the back of my car,  I am thinking on buying some bf goodrich radial t/a's will they fit properly.  Thanks

I run that set up on my 70 Charger fits good

[Nacho-RT74]

fit ? Yes.

Is the best fit ? I don't think so.

[c00nhunterjoe]

fit ? Yes.

Is the best fit ? I don't think so.

This. Ive seen 305s on 7 inch rims.... yup, they will go on and seat. But why? My educated opinion- 8" wheel, stick with the 275 max.

[Nacho-RT74]

[Lennard]

fit ? Yes.

Is the best fit ? I don't think so.

This. Ive seen 305s on 7 inch rims.... yup, they will go on and seat. But why? My educated opinion- 8" wheel, stick with the 275 max.

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[cdr]

 UPC: 086699127075

Wheel Diameter: 15 in.

Tire Size: 295/50-15

Sidewall Style: Solid white letters

Tire Construction: Radial

Tire Diameter: 26.65 in.

Section Width: 11.61 in.

Minimum Recommended Wheel Width: 8.00 in.

Maximum Recommended Wheel Width: 10.50 in.

[kevs1969daytona]

Does anyone have a pic of what it actually looks like ?  Thanks

[Mike DC]

  
Here's a thread on a Camaro forum about the same sizing:

http://nastyz28.com/threads/295-50-tire-on-a-15x8-rim.193807/


And here's a pic from that thread where somebody did it.  It's way too wide for that rim:  

[will]

I had 295's on my 8" wheels. I didn't like how loose the rear was. Once I put 10" wheels on, the ride was improved exponentially. Go with the 10's, you won't regert it...

[alfaitalia]

The list below he copied from my tyre place.

But forgetting whether you should or shouldn't.....the tyre on that Camero just looks wrong imo...too "bulgy"....if there is such a word!


Rim.    Min.        Ideal.                   Max

5,0   155    165 or 175          185
5,5   165    175 or 185            195
6,0   175           185 or 195            205
6,5   185           195 or 205            215
7,0   195           205 or 215.            225
7,5   205          215 or 225           235
8,0   215           225 or 235            245
8,5   225           235 or 245            255
9,0   235           245 or 255            265
9,5     245.        255 or 265               275
10,0   255              265 or 275       285
10,5   265              275 or 285        295
11,0   275             285 or 295        305
11,5   285             295 or 305        315
12,0   295             305 or 315        325
12,5   305              315 or 325        335

[Nacho-RT74]

I have 255 on 7" and they fit, handle and look nice. It was in fact the minimun rim width posible for them per tire specs ( firehawk Indy500 ) at tirerack website when I bough those. And still if you search for any brand on 255/60, still states the 7"-9" width range is good for them.

If you look at 295/50 tires list there, they also say 8" is on the minimum of the width range, but I have seen those on cars personally and... MMMM I'm not convinced of that.

[kevs1969daytona]

ya summit says 8 inch works

[Mike DC]

   
295/50r15's on 15x10 wheels.  That combo fits just right:

[cdr]

295 50 15 on 8in & my daughters many years ago in Arkansas

[375instroke]

Rim.   Min.     Ideal.        Max

5,0    155      165 or 175    185
5,5    165      175 or 185    195
6,0    175      185 or 195    205
6,5    185      195 or 205    215
7,0    195      205 or 215    225
7,5    205      215 or 225    235
8,0    215      225 or 235    245
8,5    225      235 or 245    255
9,0    235      245 or 255    265
9,5    245      255 or 265    275
10,0   255      265 or 275    285
10,5   265      275 or 285    295
11,0   275      285 or 295    305
11,5   285      295 or 305    315
12,0   295      305 or 315    325
12,5   305      315 or 325    335

I don't know about this chart.  A stock F70-14 came on a 5.5" rim, and a G70-15 came on a 6" rim.  The charts I find show those are 215 and 225 width tires.

[Mike DC]

 
There's a lot of variation on those tire/rim with "rules" depending on the vehicle and source. 


For a given tire width, the OEMs will use a narrower rim for off-road applications (like with taller tire sidewalls).  Better rim protection. 

If the application is a short-sidewall setup on a sporty car, the rim will be wider to help hold the tread in place laterally.   

[doctor4766]

295/50/15 on 8.5" Vectors

I should also mention that the tyres are Hercules 4000. US made I think
After more than 15,500 miles they are showing very little wear and I have been more than happy with the way they handle on the road.
Having said that, I also have Hercules on my Hilux and they're the worst tyres in the wet I have ever had so dunno what's up there