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[ToRunYa]

ok, my mags are 8.5 15's (i said 8's dodgy tyre salesperson ordered 8.5)
did originally have 255/50 radial T/A's ( i know there feral in the rain but it didnt concern me much because i was the same ). There no longer available and all ive been able to get is re-treads that are really bodgy. Gonna need tread soon so im up for suggestions, i cant get the mag anymore because they are also no longer made and 60's make it sit up like a moon buggy, the best i found in a 255/50 is a semi-racing tyre and i wouldnt mind tyres that lasted a little bit longer than what they would.
Thanks in advance guys!
EDIT: most likley wont respond over the weekend, REDA9X has inadvertanly gave me a mission. Catch ya monday.

Edited by TORUNYA, 17 February 2006 - 01:16 PM.

[LXCHEV]

For 8.5" rims, I'd go up to 265/50's. That's what I run. Have always used BFGoodrich T/A's, however I heard these are no longer available now, but I do know there are a couple of alternatives in this same size - Sumitomo?? is one, can't remember the other, possibly some Hankook one..??

I would go for these, rather than having to go up to a 60 profile..

[LXCHEV]

Also, although they'd be more pricey, I think you can still get Yokohama Radial 352's in this size too... and I believe they're a softer tyre than BFG's.

[ToRunYa]

thanks guys, im gonna bail up the local tyre guy and MAKE him go threw the books.
CHEV: i already push it with 255's, 265 would definatly scrape i can only just get my index finger between the guard and the tyre.