anyone run a 255 rear tire?

[thexrcist68]

if so, what offset, backspace for the wheels, i don't want em to stick out too far from the fenders, its gonna be a 255/60/15 Et Street, on a 8 inch rim, but the backspacing etc. always confuses me

 

[LW_horse]

Question:
Which car are you planning to use the 255's on?

Check this thread for some recommendations:
http://forums.stangnet.com/763452-66-rear-tire-survey.html

 

[Bullitt]

I run a 245/50/16 on a '67 with no issues. That's with a 4.5" backspace rim with a Versailles rear axle...

 

[fvike]

I run a 255/45-17 on a '69. 8" rim, also 4.5" backspacing.

 

[ga289stocker]

I run a 255/40/17 rear. 17x8 TTII w/ a 4.75 bs.

 

[D.Hearne]

Not directly related but close: I'm running 295/50/15's on my 77 Comet on 15 x 10 Wheel Vintique steel wheels with a 5" B.S. Pics here at baddad457 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

 

[thexrcist68]

thanks for the repiles guys, 4-4.5 sounds like it'll work ok,
but d.hearnes comet makes me wonder if i can fit 275s, i gotta go do some measuring

 

[D.Hearne]

I had to roll the fender lips to fit the 295's. I had 265/50's (these are an odd-ball size with only a single manufacturer I found) on it previously with the same wheels and there was plenty of room for more. I could have easily fit 275/50's but only found this size in a drag radial, hence the reason to step up to the 295's in a street radial. You should be able to fit 275's by by picking the backspace correctly, but you may have to compromise on wheel choice to do it. Those Wheel Vintiques 15 x 10's are actually 68-72 Chevy truck wheels with a dual bolt pattern (Ford and Chevy) They're dead ringer matches to a pair of Mopar 15 x 8's Cop car wheels I have, which will replace the front 14 x 6's in due time.