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hey whats cooking? i was just wondering what tire/ wheel works best i am pushing 10 lbs of boost and need to know what works for traction? i used my buddies 15x10 275/60 bfg's and the only problem was they rub on the shock so i ordered 15x8 with a 5in back space was this a smart choice? we mounted one on my rim to see clearance and just by looking at it looks smaller. your 2 cents?
 

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5" should be the perfect backspace for a 15x8 rim. You mounted the 275/60's and they still rub, or what's the issue?
 
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no they are perfect, maybe 1.5in away from the shock. i heard that mounting this tire on a 15x8 makes them wobble down the track because the wheel is too narrow. I ordered 275/60 15 nitto dr's so we will see if there any good.
 
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