New set of Magnum 500's 15", Tire bulge?

[prayers1 153]

Just got a set of Magnums 15x7 4.25 bs & 15x8 4.5 bs.

 

I used the same set of tires I had which are 225/60/15 & 295/50/15 that were on, 15x7 4.5 bs and 15x10 5 bs.

 

Looking for opinions......

Does the rear look too much of a bulge, should I go with a 275/60/15.

 

[Powershift 19]

Yea, that looks a bit much (to me). I'd say go with the smaller rear tire.

 

 

BTW..... The car looks great!!!

[Arvidsson 22]

Nice car!!

A bit OT, whats that colour?

[FrozenMonkey 12]

295 is way too wide of a tire for a 7" rim. You need at least 8.5" wheel for that to be safe IMO. 275's are on the outside edge of scariness for a 7" wheel as well but it seems lots of people with classic cars do it for the look.

[prayers1 153]

The rear is 15x8's

 

Color- 2 stage, PPG Deltron 2000 DBC926989 Chrysler Code PRP,JRP 2012 Deep Cherry Red Crystal.

[Arvidsson 22]

The rear is 15x8's

 

Color- 2 stage, PPG Deltron 2000 DBC926989 Chrysler Code PRP,JRP 2012 Deep Cherry Red Crystal.

 

Thanks!

 

And as far as the bulge go, personally I think it's a bit too much. But that's my highly personal opinion. :)

[GT350 16]

what you need in the rear is a 10x15 inch rim

[prayers1 153]

I had 15x10 5" bs prior to this, with the same tire. I thought it allowed the tire to stick outside too far and I was 3/4" from the leaf spring. I really don't want a taller tire (275).

Maybe a 15x9 w/ a 5"bs.

Edited December 6, 2013 by prayers1

[waketek516 10]

Maybe I'm the minority here... but I think it looks good!

[cobra3073 24]

I honestly cannot see where your "bulge" concern is coming from as the car, stance and wheel/tire selection looks GREAT to me.

 

...my $.02.

 

BT

[Monzy 10]

Looks good, keep the tire bulge. Prayer1 you already know I have 295/50's on 10" wide and your 295's on 8" wide rims looks much better then mine. I personally like to bulge look though. Its not to much and within saftey margin. I plan on 275/60s next tire replacement but I already like a taller drag race tire look. 275/60's are about 1.4" taller then 295/50's.

 

The 15x9" with 5" backspacing will work just fine if you don't personally like the tire bulge. I'll take the 15x8" rims from you :)

Edited December 6, 2013 by Monzy

[det0326 179]

beautiful car like the color. My only concern would be the center tread may wear a little faster than the inside and out side but if its not a daily driver what does it matter. Looks good

[prayers1 153]

Thank you all for the nice feedback!

 

I think my stubborness has gotten the best of me.

I've been trying to convince myself to keep the 295's, the reality is that I should go to 275's. It makes sense all around, no pun intended.

 

Monty, I didn't know you were on this site until I put 2 & 2 together. Glad to hear from you. I've kept our past messages and pictures of your car telling myself 295's would be OK. Thanks for your input!! I believe you'll also like the 275's. I'm looking at BFG TA's 275's. I've put up another thread suggesting opinions on what front size diameter to get. Chime in if you like!

[zudman 11]

Prayers...As per your PM, I have 255/60/15s on 15x8 back and 235/60/15s 15x7 front..I had a hard time trying to decide what size to put on the back 275 or 255, so I flipped a coin.

As far as new pics/vids, I took some back in early Oct before I put it away for winter, but in all the excitement I lost the camera somewhere between the exhaust shop and home.

 

Your car looks really sharp!!. As for your tire dilemma IMO, I like the bulge and as long as it handles good at various speeds I say, leave them on and burn them off. Then go to 275s and repeat, then decide. LOL.....Keep up the good work...Zud

 

P.S Thank for taking coach Bielema from us it was a good call.

[Monzy 10]

That's where I"m at right now with my 295/50's BFG's. The tire compound is so hard that you can spin them forever before they actually wear out. I've got a LOT of burnouts on those tires in the 5+yrs they've been on there and they still spec out at 40% left. BFG T/A's are not the best tire when you've got a 428fe, TKO600 and 4.11 gears. They spin too easily even when you don't want them to. The tread wear is 440 which is hard rubber. BFG T/A's just work visually on our cars.

[Max Power 74]

This is what 225/60 fronts and 255/60 rears look like on wheels that are the same size as your magnums:

 

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

are you concerned with tearing up the sidewalls on the quarters when hitting a bump or going around a corner with those wide tires?

[prayers1 153]

Even though I prefer 295's, I believe I have to be more practical, so I finally came to the realization that I have to get 275's. I'm waiting for CJ's End of Year Sale.

 

Max Power- Your car looks really nice with those tires!

[jcuprisi 10]

Tire Rack has a tire and wheel size chart that may be helpful

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=Radial+T%2FA

[prayers1 153]

Thank you for the chart.

 

I've been using this chart, http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

It lets you compare 2 tires side by side.

 

I've already ordered a set of BFG Radial TA's 225/70/15 & 275/60/15

[Monzy 10]

Thank you for the chart.

 

I've been using this chart, http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

It lets you compare 2 tires side by side.

 

I've already ordered a set of BFG Radial TA's 225/70/15 & 275/60/15

 

 

Take lots of pics, I wanna see them! Those fronts are tall and even my 235/60's were close to the front valance. I think its going to look real good. Its hard to get the right muscle car look with these cars I find. Personally think the 70 Parnelli Jones Trans-Am is real sharp in stance!

[coz 108]

Hey John - be careful with the 295's on a 15x8. I was told by two tire guys (specialize in hot rods/customs) that 275 was pushing it and 295's could lead to rim breach. I think that's a fancy word for sidewall blowout.

 

For what it's worth - the tire bulge was a 70's look that I continue to like. Don't really dig the "flat" look of a wide rim.

 

Mine has plenty of tire bulge and I like the look.

[det0326 179]

Just got a set of Magnums 15x7 4.25 bs & 15x8 4.5 bs.

 

I used the same set of tires I had which are 225/60/15 & 295/50/15 that were on, 15x7 4.5 bs and 15x10 5 bs.

 

Looking for opinions......

Does the rear look too much of a bulge, should I go with a 275/60/15.

 

 

Off subject alert!!!

 

prayers1 is your paint base coat clear coat and if it is did you clear coat the hood and trunk black out too.

Thanks dave