Wanted - Junk - 295/50-15 and/or 275/60-15 tire

[mcmasad]

Hey guys - Anyone have a 295/50-15 and/or 275/60-15 junk tire?  I want to get one of each mounted on my rims to see if they will fit under my Challenger before I buy the new tires.  I'm located in Fairfield County CT and would prefer to pick up locally since I'm sure shipping isn't cheap.  Thanks.

[70burntorangeT/A]

I have a 255/60/15 on the back of my challenger and there is plenty more room, i think you could fit a 275 without much trouble, probably not on the front though.

[mcmasad]

The used rims I just bought have the 255/60-15s on them and they fit on the back fine, but my concern is that the offset is 4 inches and most people on this forum say that an 8.5 inch wide rim should have a 4.5 inch backspacing so I'm concerned I might be a little too close to the outside of the car with the wider and potentially taller tires.  I have no intention of using them up front - probably go with 245/60-15.  Thanks for the response. 

[70burntorangeT/A]

well i have 8in wide wheels with 4in backspacing and here is a pic of how much space there is between my tires and the fender lip

[mcmasad]

Thanks for the pic.  I'm quite sure the 275/60s will fit, but I hate to buy them and them have them not fit since the tire place has to special order them and I have to prepay.