Wheels/tires November 17, 2017, 07:25:53 PM Ive read so many threads my eyes are sore. Can I run a 275/50/15 on an 8 inch rim on an 86 Bird ? 15x8. 5.5 bs ? Quote Selected
Wheels/tires Reply #1 – November 17, 2017, 11:08:37 PM Id run 275/50's if it were me. I had 275/60's. They fit good on 10 holes but rubbed a bit on steep driveways and hard angles. The 275/50 are almost the same width but shorter and would probably fit good.235/60 is about the max that will fit up front due to the strut. Quote Selected
Wheels/tires Reply #2 – November 18, 2017, 06:28:42 AM Quote from: Haystack;463748Id run 275/50's if it were me. I had 275/60's. They fit good on 10 holes but rubbed a bit on steep driveways and hard angles. The 275/50 are almost the same width but shorter and would probably fit good.235/60 is about the max that will fit up front due to the strut.Thanks. So 275/50 on an 8 inch. Cool. I was figuring just getting a 7 inch rim up front or should I go to a 6 ? Quote Selected
Wheels/tires Reply #3 – November 18, 2017, 05:02:30 PM If go 8" all the way around if you are buying rims. 275's were a bit bulky on the ten holes. Pretty sure the 10 holes are 7" wide.If you ever decide to go back to stockish tires, you'll at least be able to rotate them after if needed. Quote Selected
Wheels/tires Reply #4 – November 19, 2017, 03:04:36 PM I'm running 235/40/18 up front and 275/40/18 in the rears..they seem to be ok. the previous owner had 235/50/18s up front and they definitely rubbed on my '87 TC. Quote Selected
Wheels/tires Reply #5 – November 19, 2017, 09:46:03 PM 275/50r15s keep the Speedo accurate as they are the same height. Quote Selected