pictures of 295-50-16?
#1
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Byron, Illinois
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 91 camaro RS
Engine: superchargered 350
Transmission: t56
Axle/Gears: 4.10
pictures of 295-50-16?
I'm wanting to buy a set of the bfgoodrich 295-50-16's for my car but want to see some pic's of people with them on there cars to see how they look. do they stick out at all?
#2
Supreme Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Northern, CA
Posts: 4,482
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
8 Posts
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z Camaro
Engine: TBI,5.0
Transmission: Automatic 700R4
Axle/Gears: Eaton Posi,3.42,LPW Ultimate Cover
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
This is a old photo of a 295/50r15 on a 8 in. rear wheel. Obviously not a 16in. but will give you some idea as to what they look like.Tire width and your back spacing are what is going to determine what your end result will be. That being said, I made a mistake with the BS on my rear wheels so they run slightly further out than I would like with that tire. Something I will remedy when money is not so tight.
Edit = Went to a smaller tire 255/60r15s rear,(photo below)and think it looks better/cleaner than the rear balloon tires I have in the above photos.
Edit = Went to a smaller tire 255/60r15s rear,(photo below)and think it looks better/cleaner than the rear balloon tires I have in the above photos.
Last edited by Ron U.S.M.C.; 05-27-2012 at 10:51 PM. Reason: add image
#4
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
What is the bs on your wheels? Here is my old car with stock wheels & the BFG 295/50R16s:
Bad pic, but.....:
This one is a bit better, as far as showing how the tire fits:
Bad pic, but.....:
This one is a bit better, as far as showing how the tire fits:
Trending Topics
#10
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
Well.....Offset is only a measurement <based on> from tire seat to tire seat. Backspacing is measured from the lip to the hub back.
If you go measure a wheel, you will find it does not physically equal its advertised width. So if you go measure a 0 offset wheel, you will find that it does not equal half of its advertised width. My 17" x 9" ROH Snypers with 0 offset physically measure 5" backspacing.
Check out Skultes FAQ about measuring backspacing here, so you can see its not just me.....
http://www.skulte.com/adapterfaq.html
Te misunderstanding of backspacing & offset in relation to each other, is what caused me serious frustration in trying to explain to others when I was trying to fit my 11s. When I stopped trying to explain it to others & just did what I knew was right, it all went as smooth as glass!
If you go measure a wheel, you will find it does not physically equal its advertised width. So if you go measure a 0 offset wheel, you will find that it does not equal half of its advertised width. My 17" x 9" ROH Snypers with 0 offset physically measure 5" backspacing.
Check out Skultes FAQ about measuring backspacing here, so you can see its not just me.....
http://www.skulte.com/adapterfaq.html
Te misunderstanding of backspacing & offset in relation to each other, is what caused me serious frustration in trying to explain to others when I was trying to fit my 11s. When I stopped trying to explain it to others & just did what I knew was right, it all went as smooth as glass!
Last edited by Stephen; 07-05-2010 at 11:10 AM. Reason: Edited for missing info
#11
Supreme Member
iTrader: (14)
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 12,652
Likes: 0
Received 46 Likes
on
44 Posts
Car: 86 Trans Am, 92 Firebird
Engine: 408 sbc, 3.1L of raw power
Transmission: TKO600, T5
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3:70 trutac, 3:23 torsion
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
Well.....Offset is only a measurement from tire seat to tire seat. Backspacing is measured from the lip to the hub back.
If you go measure a wheel, you will find it does not physically equal its advertised width. So if you go measure a 0 offset wheel, you will find that it does not equal half of its advertised width. My 17" x 9" ROH Snypers with 0 offset physically measure 5" backspacing.
Check out Skultes FAQ about measuring backspacing here, so you can see its not just me.....
http://www.skulte.com/adapterfaq.html
Te misunderstanding of backspacing & offset in relation to each other, is what caused me serious frustration in trying to explain to others when I was trying to fit my 11s. When I stopped trying to explain it to others & just did what I knew was right, it all went as smooth as glass!
If you go measure a wheel, you will find it does not physically equal its advertised width. So if you go measure a 0 offset wheel, you will find that it does not equal half of its advertised width. My 17" x 9" ROH Snypers with 0 offset physically measure 5" backspacing.
Check out Skultes FAQ about measuring backspacing here, so you can see its not just me.....
http://www.skulte.com/adapterfaq.html
Te misunderstanding of backspacing & offset in relation to each other, is what caused me serious frustration in trying to explain to others when I was trying to fit my 11s. When I stopped trying to explain it to others & just did what I knew was right, it all went as smooth as glass!
i seem to remember my old stock 15x7's having 4.25 " of backspacing, fwiw.
#13
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
Never mind.....I'm not going through this again. It wasted too much of my time before & I'm NOT doing it again.
#15
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
Frustration made me type too fast & not be clear in my words.
#16
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2008
Location: jersey
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 86 z28
Engine: 305ish
Transmission: 700r4-kickdown cable
Axle/Gears: ill figure out when i pull it apart
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
sorry to threadjack but im going to ask a simple question how wide can we tuck in our wheel well without sticking out a ridiculous amount
#17
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
How much are you willing to cut out? I have 315s (i'll be putting 335s on these 11" wheels come tire replacement time) on 11" wheels & could easily go to 12"s and probably 355 width (or more), & still be under the fenders easily. And I didn't do any major cutting of metal. Some cutting, yes. But nothing real major.
Last edited by Stephen; 07-14-2010 at 11:48 PM.
#18
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2008
Location: jersey
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 86 z28
Engine: 305ish
Transmission: 700r4-kickdown cable
Axle/Gears: ill figure out when i pull it apart
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
me + cutting metal isnt the safest thing but 315's is plenty wide enough for me i wont ever use that much tire ill prolly go with 275's - 285's on the rear and if they dont fit ill find sombody with more car sense then me and then ill start cutting things off
and i still wont use that much tire
Last edited by smgseanmicheal; 07-15-2010 at 12:00 AM.
#19
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
#20
On Probation
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Northern Utah
Posts: 6,319
Likes: 0
Received 17 Likes
on
17 Posts
Car: seeking '90.5-'92 'bird hardtop
Engine: several
Transmission: none
Axle/Gears: none
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
The only way that stock 15x7 rims measure 4.25" BS is if you measure it the correct way:
#22
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
I've never seen anyone measure a wheel from inside the tire bead seat instead of measuring on it. I know all the measurements I've taken or seen taken been taken on top of the bead & resulted in their advertised bs. Measuring that way would have resulted in measurements that contradicted what the manufacturer said they were.
#23
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2008
Location: jersey
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 86 z28
Engine: 305ish
Transmission: 700r4-kickdown cable
Axle/Gears: ill figure out when i pull it apart
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
You got 16" wheels? The BFG 295/50R16s will fit a stock 16" x 8" wheel just fine & fit the wheel well just fine too, wit zero mods. I know because I've done it.
#24
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Audubon, N.J.
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350 .060 over carbed
Transmission: TH-700R4 w/2800 stall
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt w/3.27s till it breaks
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
ok so i see you guys doing them with the bfs, now i have the mickey dr2s and i have al kinds of issues with fitment, i cant get them to stop rubbing the fender with the stock springs in, i had to bash in the inner fender to get them not to rub, now i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact i have gta rims, i auctually have the moog helper springs and 1 inch spacers but theres so much gap they look so stupid, im gonna grab som pictures tomorrow after work so you can see what i mean and possibly help me out
#25
Supreme Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Ventura County, California
Posts: 1,078
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 2002 GS300 Sport Design
Engine: 3.0L 2JZGE
Transmission: 5-Speed Shiftable Automatic
#26
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
It is in the thread title & only 1 manufacturer makes a street tire in that size.....
BFG 295/50R16s @ Tirerack.com
Last edited by Stephen; 07-27-2010 at 09:35 PM.
#27
Supreme Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 97 LT1 W/ Alot of goodies.
Transmission: 4L60E W/ Yank SS3600
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 Bolt BW
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
I think that looks silly.
Maybe due from the small front tire, but just doesnt look right to me.
Maybe due from the small front tire, but just doesnt look right to me.
#28
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 45
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 85 Z28
Engine: ZZ-3,Mini-Ram, Holley EFI
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: Hawks 8.8
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
#29
On Probation
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Northern Utah
Posts: 6,319
Likes: 0
Received 17 Likes
on
17 Posts
Car: seeking '90.5-'92 'bird hardtop
Engine: several
Transmission: none
Axle/Gears: none
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
A few weeks ago there was a guy at the car show who had these 295/50R16 Radial T/As on the back of his '84 Corvette Z51. These look great on a 9.5"-wide wheel like his.
#30
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Engine: 231
Transmission: 2004R
Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt with 3.42s
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
Did you guys notice any deference during hard cornering?
i have a set of OE Irocs on my 68 Chevelle Which we all know its not a great handling car. i wonder if tires this tall and Bubbly would hurt the lack of handling even more?
i have a set of OE Irocs on my 68 Chevelle Which we all know its not a great handling car. i wonder if tires this tall and Bubbly would hurt the lack of handling even more?
#33
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 45
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 85 Z28
Engine: ZZ-3,Mini-Ram, Holley EFI
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: Hawks 8.8
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
Mine feel the same as my 255/50-16 BFG dr's did.
#34
Supreme Member
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 1,804
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 1988 Flame Red Trans am GTA
Engine: Forged 355 4 Bolt, FIRST TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: ls1 torsen 3.42 gear
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
i know im reviving an old thread but i want to put these on my rear crosslace wheels... what do you guys think...
#35
On Probation
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Northern Utah
Posts: 6,319
Likes: 0
Received 17 Likes
on
17 Posts
Car: seeking '90.5-'92 'bird hardtop
Engine: several
Transmission: none
Axle/Gears: none
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
Good luck finding a pair, they've been discontinued, due to slow sales, due to high price, due to slow sales, it's BFG's favorite game, they want immediate RoI, thus lose the entire investment. I guess they really just like to tease us then write off the loss.
#36
Supreme Member
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 1,804
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 1988 Flame Red Trans am GTA
Engine: Forged 355 4 Bolt, FIRST TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: ls1 torsen 3.42 gear
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
i know i just saw.. smh... they were on tire rack like last year and i almost bought them but a member on here said that they performed like poop.... well it looks like im restricted to 255 thens....
#37
Supreme Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Streetsboro Oh
Posts: 1,353
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1987 T/A WS6 T-Tops/92 RS
Engine: LB9/3.1
Transmission: 700R4/700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73/3.23
Re: pictures of 295-50-16?
This is the truth. I forget the size, but 2 of my buddy's are trying to get a BFG TA and I guess they only make them once or twice a year in a limited run. The one guys 34 Chevy has the rear fender built for house that one tire size so anything else is just not spot on.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Street Lethal
Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
0
09-07-2015 01:09 PM