295-50-15s

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  1. Trojan

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    ive been wanting the same set up as the main poster and was wondering if 295/50R15s will work with 3 1/2 BS?im almost positive i will need to roll the fenders though.
     
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    The range is between 3.5-4" b/s. I'm using 3.75" and have minimal rubbing.

    Did have to do some rolling on the driver's side though. It still occasionally hits, but now it rubs vs cuts.
     
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    i was gonna do the fenders this week anyway so i should be set there,so now to see if the 295/50R15s take kindly to my 15x10s without rubbing or cutting XD ,Thanks for the info :)
     
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    Cool. Keep us posted on your results.
     
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    Mine are on tens, but with a 5" backspace. My rear is something like an inch different than the 8" was.
     
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    so after reading this threadI can see 15x10 is too wide for stock, 15x8 with 4 inch bs front and rear with a 265 in front and a 275 out back should fit ok then?
     
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    guess 265 in front is too much, it fits but won't be able to steer without rubbing everything, and i think it's a lot unneeded weight on front suspension 275 on 8" wheels is the maximun you will fit ok on the back

    got 295/50-15 ons 10" wheels and it's ok, no rubbing at all, but rebuilt my fenders.

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    so maybe a 6 or 7 for the front?
     
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    7" wheels anda 215 or 225 tires is just enough to give you very good handling
     
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    Yes I have, check my pictures. But I can only Carrie 2 PASANGERS before some scraping starts. It's not so bad. Ps; on the pictures the yellow 4 door. by the way the orange 275/50/15.
     
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    These are 15x10 centerlines 3.75 BS convo pro. 295/50/15 hankook ventis 2" space in back of wheel to leaf springs they only make 3.75 5" 6"BSING
     

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