To all wanting BFG P295/50R15's

[GPULLER]

I have been emailing Michelin/BF Goodrich about the availability of 295/50R15's.  I originally ordered a pair in Jan and was told that I would see them end of April or beginning of May.

Got this from them this morning...

Our marketing department advised that the P295/50R15 Radial T/A is not currently scheduled to be produced.  We are trying to get a production date scheduled.  At this time we don't have a date that this tire will be available.  The best possible schedule would start in about 60 days but nothing has been established at this time.

Looks like I'll be shopping for a different brand.

[68X426]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=295%2F&ratio=50&diameter=15&x=43&y=7

Tire Rack shows them as not in stock. They list the Firestone Firehawk in stock.

[68X426]

Other ideas:

Cooper http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=135&Cookie=froogle&details=Ordern&typ=0039602&ranzahl=4&nichtweiter=1

Mickey http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390193272182&crlp=1_263602_263622&ff4=263602_263622&viewitem=&guid=03cbe5c51290a0aad2718331fe13eef3&rvr_id=&ua=WXI7&itemid=390193272182

Stinger http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=135&Cookie=froogle&details=Ordern&typ=5302D&ranzahl=4&nichtweiter=1

Maxxis and Hankook http://www.gripston.com/search?q=295/50/15#TP23858000&gb

Kumho http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Store_Detail.cfm?ID=187216&InfoID=4278&ShowLarge=True

[GPULLER]

I plan on getting Firestone Firehawks.

[HPP]

Lots options out there other than BFGs, just pick one.

[0X01B8]

I went looking for 295/50s over 2 years ago and found almost nothing.  The BFGs were on perpetual backorder, apparently like they still are.  I didn't look into the MTs because I didn't want a drag radial.  I think you might be able to get the Coopers, also sold as Mastercraft, but forget about the Firestones.  I'm also skeptical about those other brands linked up above, even though they're listed as in-stock.  I'll admit that I may be wrong and overly pessimistic though.  I eventually scored 4 Eagle GTs (2 for the car, 2 extra) after visiting numerous tire shops and asking them to do searches for tires at their other locations.

good luck

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I just got the Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T's in the 295's & are great so far....

[0X01B8]

There's the answer -
That looks awfully good -
What's the width on that rear rim?

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

15X8's....  more here

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,69757.0.html

[suntech]

I had Cooper Cobra´s on mine.

[ACUDANUT]

 Who would order/buy tires on e-bay and then have to pay even more to have them shipped ?

[bull]

Who would order/buy tires on e-bay and then have to pay even more to have them shipped ?

People who want to save money. Sometimes they're still less money online, even with shipping.

BTW, I started this same thread back in December of '07 so I guess we can safely assume that 295/50/15 BFG T/As are officially a thing of the past: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,37254.0.html

[HPP]

  I didn't look into the MTs because I didn't want a drag radial. 

Mickey Thompson makes the S/T which is a S speed rated street radial and the S/R which is an H speed rated street radial. Neither of these are soft sidewall drag tires but full on street rubber designed to take corners in a 4000# car.

[HITMAN 149]

Who would order/buy tires on e-bay and then have to pay even more to have them shipped ?

i bought my 33" BFG all terrain for my truck on ebay... they were stilll much cheaper w/ shipping than i could get them locally!!!! 

[375instroke]

This post is a bit old, but I see that 295/50-15 BFG tires are in stock now.

[Brightyellow69rtse]

whats the backspacing size to fit the 295's? i run 275 60 15's and theres prolly 1" clearance between the tire and the leaf.

[440]

I just got the Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T's in the 295's & are great so far....

Those look quite nice !!! 

[Hemidog]

So can anyone confirm that they are producing BFG 295/50-15 again?

[bull]

This post is a bit old, but I see that 295/50-15 BFG tires are in stock now.

Where? I hear about lots of things that are "in stock" at various places until you try to buy them.

[375instroke]

I come to find that although some sites say they are out of stock on some parts, give a date when some parts will be available, and some parts are in stock, and let you purchase them, you can get an email the next day telling you they are on back order, too.

[375instroke]

Places are telling me October for BFG 245/60-15 and 295/60-15.

What's the QTUG on these:

[bull]

Places are telling me October for BFG 245/60-15 and 295/60-15.

Yea, they've been saying October for years.

[gtx6970]

friend of mine bought four of them new from Coker at Carlisle this past weekend

[Musicman]

Yeah, I saw the BFG 295/50's at Carlisle...

[bull]

friend of mine bought four of them new from Coker at Carlisle this past weekend

If the date on the tire reads 10 or 11 I would believe they really are being produced again. If they read something like 06 they're just "new" leftovers. At any rate, it's moot as far as I'm concerned. There are better RWL tires out there than BFG and the company's lack of commitment to muscle car owners over the past 4-5 years confirms my inclination to go elsewhere for tires.

[375instroke]

The Jeg's site lists 245 and 255/60R15, along with 245 and 255/60SR15 with a "NEW" logo next to it.  Call for availability.  The guy said Goodrich has redesigned their Radial T/A to handle better.  Also notice the speed rating now.  They were a quarter of the market, and with the old style not being produced, all the other companies supply has dried up, too.  He said September for availability.  What do you think?

What tires are better than BFG?  I see Cooper, Mickey Thompson, Les Schwab's Grand Am, Hancook, and Firestone Firehawk Indy 500.

[Brock Samson]

a tire comparo i read sometime ago now rated the firestones as superior but that was around two years ago... 

[HPP]

What did they do to make it handle better? Add sidewall plys, change carcass design, modify tread block design? The only new thing I see is that they added the speed rating to the size designation. These have always been S speed rated. A 225/60R15 is no better than a 255/60SR15 these days. If they want to make it perform better, get it to a y or z speed rating and the treadwear down around 200.

Tire Rack's reviews may be a decent source of average usage reviews. Just don't expect any substantive performance data from them and you'll be okay.

[GPULLER]

The Jeg's site lists 245 and 255/60R15, along with 245 and 255/60SR15 with a "NEW" logo next to it.  Call for availability.  The guy said Goodrich has redesigned their Radial T/A to handle better.  Also notice the speed rating now.  They were a quarter of the market, and with the old style not being produced, all the other companies supply has dried up, too.  He said September for availability.  What do you think?

What tires are better than BFG?  I see Cooper, Mickey Thompson, Les Schwab's Grand Am, Hancook, and Firestone Firehawk Indy 500.

I went with Firestone's, seem good so far.

[Brock Samson]

Frank SFRT went with the firestones too.. but judging from his photos he's gonna need another set anytime now... 

[375instroke]

Was looking at the Firestones.  As far as I can tell, a 60 series is always going to be a crap tire anyways, it's how crappy do you want to get.  I guess it's more on looks and what it says on the side.  Can't find anything under 400 treadwear unless it's a drag tire.

[Patronus]

these are cool: http://www.summitracing.com/search/Part-Type/Tires/?keyword=eagle+ss
325's though...

[GPULLER]

I checked with one of our tire suppliers this morning for the availablilty of BFG 295's, they have some if anybody is looking and cant find them.  PM me if your interested.

[bull]

Until someone from this site or someone I know personally is able to drive down to the tire store and return with a pair of 295/50R15 BFG T/As in their hands I do not believe they are in production. When I was looking for them 2-3 years ago everyone told me they could get them by the end of the week, until I tried to actually order them. Then it was a much different story. It was the same story when I was looking for forged pistons for my 383. Every website listed them, every phone clerk said they had them, but when I tried to order them from five different places I got nowhere.

[GPULLER]

Until someone from this site or someone I know personally is able to drive down to the tire store and return with a pair of 295/50R15 BFG T/As in their hands I do not believe they are in production. When I was looking for them 2-3 years ago everyone told me they could get them by the end of the week, until I tried to actually order them. Then it was a much different story. It was the same story when I was looking for forged pistons for my 383. Every website listed them, every phone clerk said they had them, but when I tried to order them from five different places I got nowhere.

Just got off the phone with my supplier, they have 11 on hand.  Could probably have them on Thursday, you want all 11???

[Musicman]

Just got off the phone with my supplier, they have 11 on hand.  Could probably have them on Thursday, you want all 11???

Just put them right over there on his desk...

[GPULLER]

Just got off the phone with my supplier, they have 11 on hand.  Could probably have them on Thursday, you want all 11???

Just put them right over there on his desk...

Almost thinking about buying a pair and put them away, but my last set of tires lasted 15+ years.  I'd probably for get where I put them by then! 

[Dans 68]

Almost thinking about buying a pair and put them away, but my last set of tires lasted 15+ years....

My last set (different size BF Goodrich Radial T/A's) lasted 6 years, before the back tires delaminated, at speed, within an hour of each other. According to my tire guy that is all you can expect. I don't think they age very well....

Dan

[GPULLER]

Almost thinking about buying a pair and put them away, but my last set of tires lasted 15+ years....

My last set (different size BF Goodrich Radial T/A's) lasted 6 years, before the back tires delaminated, at speed, within an hour of each other. According to my tire guy that is all you can expect. I don't think they age very well....

Dan

My last set were Goodyears, they werent cracked or weather checked but I was pushing my luck.

[bull]

Until someone from this site or someone I know personally is able to drive down to the tire store and return with a pair of 295/50R15 BFG T/As in their hands I do not believe they are in production. When I was looking for them 2-3 years ago everyone told me they could get them by the end of the week, until I tried to actually order them. Then it was a much different story. It was the same story when I was looking for forged pistons for my 383. Every website listed them, every phone clerk said they had them, but when I tried to order them from five different places I got nowhere.

Just got off the phone with my supplier, they have 11 on hand.  Could probably have them on Thursday, you want all 11???

Like I said, I'll believe it when I see it. But, it's too little too late as far as I'm concerned with BFG and the T/A. They aren't that good a tire to begin with and when the company gave us muscle car guys the finger by back ordering the 295 there were many other superior tires on hand to fill the gap. The only thing the BFG T/A has going for it is the look of the white lettering. It's a POS tire otherwise.

[Musicman]

Well, I don't believe that anyone ever bought them for their outstanding performance characteristics... Sales were mostly based on the look of the raised white letters and their tread design. They are a sharp looking tire that doesn't cost you an arm and a leg, so folks are going to buy them... and in reality, they are more than adequate for the average user who just needs a tire for cruising down the road.

[71green go]

I just bought 245/60/15 and 275/60/15 T/A's last week......could have gotten the 295's but they were to wide for my rim...
I was told they are changing the inside of the tire to change speed rating......

I have always had T/A's and love them.....If I want better performance I buy a better tire...and spend more
I wouldnt say T/A's are cheap...mine cost me over $825 but this is Canada,,,sigh

I used to buy Hoosier GT radials but they stopped making them...again for the lettering...they squealed LOUD when doing a burnout...almost to loud

[Musicman]

I was told they are changing the inside of the tire to change speed rating......

I heard that one too... but as Bull says, I'll believe it when I see it

[gtx6970]

customer picked up 2 front tires and 4 rear tires ( he wanted spares ) at Carlisle.

Now on the car  P235-60-15 ft's and P295-50-15' rears

[gtx6970]

wheelwell is full

[GPULLER]

Very nice! I can see why he might might want a set for spares.

I wouldn't say BFG gave the muscle car guys the finger, there probably isn't too much demand for the 295's.  Last year when I was looking there really wasn't much for choices Firestone's or Hoosiers.  Wanted BFG's, for the looks, certainly wasn't going to put on some no name "Super Wide Honchos".

[Musicman]

...there probably isn't too much demand for the 295's.

In terms of the entire muscle car tire buying market (Mopar,Ford,Cheby,etc), there aren't a lot of vehicles out there that can wear a 295 without modification 

But... that's not an excuse to leave people hang'n either. There are plenty of specialty tires out there with a much smaller market.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

customer picked up 2 front tires and 4 rear tires ( he wanted spares ) at Carlisle.

Now on the car  P235-60-15 ft's and P295-50-15' rears

mmmm  Me likey that one

[375instroke]

Almost thinking about buying a pair and put them away, but my last set of tires lasted 15+ years.  I'd probably for get where I put them by then!  

Really?  I've got three years on mine, and they're on the replace markers now.  I don't want to buy some skinny tires, but what choice do I have at this point?

[Musicman]

 I don't want to buy some skinny tires, but what choice do I have at this point?

Lots... the BFG's are available again, or are you looking for something else? There are other alternatives.

[375instroke]

I've been looking for a few weeks, and have ordered tires many times, only to be contacted in a few days telling me they are not available.  275/60-15 is available, along with many smaller 70 series tires.  I have 225/70-14 now, but am looking for something to fit the 15X7 and 15X8 rims I will be installing.  I don't need BFG, but I will not put something named Hankook on my Charger.  Looking for 245/60-15 and 275/60-15.

[Musicman]

Where ya look'n? I see them around... Nobodies home at the moment, so I can't make any calls, but you should be able to find the BFG Radial T/A or  the MT Sportsman S/T in those sizes. But like I said, it's Saturday and no one wants to talk...

[BigBlockSam]

ebay , 295 50 15 but they aint cheap

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/P295-50R15-BFG-RADIAL-T-A-RAISED-WHITE-LETTER-TIRES-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZSectionQ2520WidthQ3a295Q7cAspectQ2520RatioQ3a50Q7cRimQ2520DiameterQ3a15QQhashZitem43a8971d7cQQitemZ290591284604QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[Brass]

I've been looking for a few weeks, and have ordered tires many times, only to be contacted in a few days telling me they are not available.  275/60-15 is available, along with many smaller 70 series tires.  I have 225/70-14 now, but am looking for something to fit the 15X7 and 15X8 rims I will be installing.  I don't need BFG, but I will not put something named Hankook on my Charger.  Looking for 245/60-15 and 275/60-15.

The last I looked, Mickey Thompson makes both of those sizes.  You can also get the Firestone Firehawks in 275/60/15 but not the 245/60/15.  However, they do make the 235/60/15 which will work up front.

[Musicman]

ebay , 295 50 15 but they aint cheap

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/P295-50R15-BFG-RADIAL-T-A-RAISED-WHITE-LETTER-TIRES-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZSectionQ2520WidthQ3a295Q7cAspectQ2520RatioQ3a50Q7cRimQ2520DiameterQ3a15QQhashZitem43a8971d7cQQitemZ290591284604QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

You know what they say about a fool and his money... that price is out there! Newstalgiawheels.com sells them cheaper than that, and their normally a little on the high side.

[Budnicks]

I've been looking for a few weeks, and have ordered tires many times, only to be contacted in a few days telling me they are not available.  275/60-15 is available, along with many smaller 70 series tires.  I have 225/70-14 now, but am looking for something to fit the 15X7 and 15X8 rims I will be installing.  I don't need BFG, but I will not put something named Hankook on my Charger.  Looking for 245/60-15 and 275/60-15.

If your close or in California I have a set of like new 275/60/15's BFG TA's with maybe 75-100 miles on them, they have been stored in a dark cool place so no issues with them aging prematurely, "Cheap" like $100+ shipping, but it's costly to ship them tough, it would be better to pick them up, then to ship... Some tire outlets will do free shipping also you may also want to look into that...  I put 295/50/15's on a couple of years back I got them from Summit Racing was my best price at that time...

[twodko]

 You can also get the Firestone Firehawks in 275/60/15 but not the 245/60/15.  However, they do make the 235/60/15 which will work up front.
[/quote]

These are the tires I ended up putting on our 69. 235's on 15x7 and 275's on 15x8.

[SG1022]

I've been looking for a few weeks, and have ordered tires many times, only to be contacted in a few days telling me they are not available.  275/60-15 is available, along with many smaller 70 series tires.  I have 225/70-14 now, but am looking for something to fit the 15X7 and 15X8 rims I will be installing.  I don't need BFG, but I will not put something named Hankook on my Charger.  Looking for 245/60-15 and 275/60-15.

If your close or in California I have a set of like new 275/60/15's BFG TA's with maybe 75-100 miles on them, they have been stored in a dark cool place so no issues with them aging prematurely, "Cheap" like $100+ shipping, but it's costly to ship them tough, it would be better to pick them up, then to ship... Some tire outlets will do free shipping also you may also want to look into that...  I put 295/50/15's on a couple of years back I got them from Summit Racing was my best price at that time...

Do you still have them? Are they all 4 the same size? How much do you want for them? I live in Oregon, might be worth shipping.

[Budnicks]

I've been looking for a few weeks, and have ordered tires many times, only to be contacted in a few days telling me they are not available.  275/60-15 is available, along with many smaller 70 series tires.  I have 225/70-14 now, but am looking for something to fit the 15X7 and 15X8 rims I will be installing.  I don't need BFG, but I will not put something named Hankook on my Charger.  Looking for 245/60-15 and 275/60-15.

If your close or in California I have a set of like new 275/60/15's BFG TA's with maybe 75-100 miles on them, they have been stored in a dark cool place so no issues with them aging prematurely, "Cheap" like $100+ shipping, but it's costly to ship them tough, it would be better to pick them up, then to ship... Some tire outlets will do free shipping also you may also want to look into that...  I put 295/50/15's on a couple of years back I got them from Summit Racing was my best price at that time...

Do you still have them? Are they all 4 the same size? How much do you want for them? I live in Oregon, might be worth shipping.

Yes I still have 2) BFG  TA's P275/60/15's $100 or reasonable bucks + shipping from 95370

[jb666]

Not to dig up an ancient subject, but it's along the lines of today's project.

I am curious, those of you running 295's on 8" or 8.5" rims, do you have any problem?? I'm thinking of running 295's on the rear on a 4" backspaced rim (it's all I can get for this style). The 275's are a tight fit in the (OEM) tub, but I'm thinking it's because these drag radials are like balloons. If I drop from a 275/60/15(10.82" wide) to a 295/50/15(11.61" wide) I'll drop ALMOST 1.5" in height(26.61" vs 27.99") ... is this enough to fit a stock setup?? The only difference with mine is I'm running Cal-tracs, but they are in the OEM location.


Next -- I just got off the phone with TireRack -- They said they had "47 295's in stock". Are they wrong, or did the get plenty in stock since you guys last talked??

Where can the Mickey's be purchased reasonably, like Chris is running? Those are awesome looking tires.

And finally, my last question -- Who's running 8.5" rims UP FRONT?? With a 4" backspace? Any issues?

[tan top]

got  8 inch wheels  with four inch back space  , with a 255-60 tire  up front ,  no rubbing  , even when i lowered the suspension on the bump stops & drove over bumps & slopes , turning steering full  lock to lock  , at full lock with the suspension on the lower bump stops ,the tire is about 1/4" from the fender lip , but no rubbing  , but  as an extra margin of safety , i fabricated a pair of (69 1/2 roadrunner/superbee 440 sixpack lower bumpstop spacers) just to be on the safe side, i'm nutts like that !!   prolly closer to 1/2 " with the spacers now !! did not bother to check when fitted , as it cleared before .
8 & a half wheel  with  4 inch will be too wide , with  stock front  fenders  , maybe ok with a 235 tire but then its defeating the object ,  think you could get  up to a 9 inch wide wheel increasing the back space or a 275 tire , but would have to limit the steering lock ( travel )  1/8" or so of an  inch to stop the inner edge of the tire hitting the frame rail & alter the fender lip & support brace a little

a 15 x 8 with a 3.75 back space & a 235 tire fits good IMO safe  

[jb666]

got  8 inch wheels  with four inch back space  , with a 255-60 tire  up front ,  no rubbing  , even when i lowered the suspension on the bump stops & drove over bumps & slopes , turning steering full  lock to lock  , at full lock the tire is about 1/4" from the fender lip , but no rubbing  , but  as an extra margin of safety , i fabricated a pair of (69 1/2 roadrunner/superbee 440 sixpack lower bumpstop spacers) just to be on the safe side, i'm nutts like that !!   prolly closer to 1/2 " with the spacers now !! did not bother to check when fitted , as it cleared before .
8 & a half wheel  with  4 inch will be too wide , with  stock front  fenders  , maybe ok with a 235 tire but then its defeating the object

a 15 x 8 with a 3.75 back space & a 235 tire fits good IMO safe  

the extra .5" really makes that big a difference??

I'm running a 275 up front right now and have zero issues.. Then again, I have heavy duty torsion bars and have them cranked up a bit, so my tires are out of the wells anyways...

You can actually get a good idea how much space I Have above the tire here...

[tan top]

yeah was going to say that if you have the bars cranked up ,

got  8 inch wheels  with four inch back space  , with a 255-60 tire  up front ,  no rubbing  , even when i lowered the suspension on the bump stops & drove over bumps & slopes , turning steering full  lock to lock  , at full lock the tire is about 1/4" from the fender lip , but no rubbing  , but  as an extra margin of safety , i fabricated a pair of (69 1/2 roadrunner/superbee 440 sixpack lower bumpstop spacers) just to be on the safe side, i'm nutts like that !!   prolly closer to 1/2 " with the spacers now !! did not bother to check when fitted , as it cleared before .
8 & a half wheel  with  4 inch will be too wide , with  stock front  fenders  , maybe ok with a 235 tire but then its defeating the object

a 15 x 8 with a 3.75 back space & a 235 tire fits good IMO safe  

the extra .5" really makes that big a difference??

I'm running a 275 up front right now and have zero issues.. Then again, I have heavy duty torsion bars and have them cranked up a bit, so my tires are out of the wells anyways...

You can actually get a good idea how much space I Have above the tire here...

yes i can see what your saying Jeff  
does look a lot of clearence in your picture


prolly ok blasting up & down in a straight , & driving around at normal posted speeds !
you need to factor in suspension travel !  if you have to do a lane change at  speed , emergency manover ! or  over bumpy roads pulling into a drive  depending on what the camber of the road it like  , the suspension is going to compress ! with the wheels turned !  fender lips going to cut into the tire wall ! or at best rub IMO ,




 
heres a picture
of my front , 15x 8 " wheel  with 4 inch back space , & a 255 -60  tire

[jb666]

Thank you for the pictures!!

You're running a 255 on an 8" rim...  A 255 is 27.99" tall.  A 245 is 26.57. Granted, I have an extra .5" of rim width, so hopefully it won't rip my front fenders off..... My 235's at 26.10" tall used to rub a hair when I'd hit a good sized bump at 45MPH+.. So I cranked the bars up a bit and never had another issue...

[tan top]

Thank you for the pictures!!

You're running a 255 on an 8" rim...  A 255 is 27.99" tall.  A 245 is 26.57. Granted, I have an extra .5" of rim width, so hopefully it won't rip my front fenders off..... My 235's at 26.10" tall used to rub a hair when I'd hit a good sized bump at 45MPH+.. So I cranked the bars up a bit and never had another issue...

 oh yes your correct  255 is 27 " tall  ,  forgot all about  245 being shorter ,
 
your ride hight is much higher than mine ,

[tachyon]

I was looking for BF G's too with no luck. Ended up buying Mastercraft at a little over $ 100 for the 295's and I'm happy with the way they handle on my everyday driver.
Yes I no it's not a Mopar but I sure need a truck when scavenging for parts. 

[HPP]

Not to dig up an ancient subject, but it's along the lines of today's project.

I am curious, those of you running 295's on 8" or 8.5" rims, do you have any problem?? I'm thinking of running 295's on the rear on a 4" backspaced rim (it's all I can get for this style). The 275's are a tight fit in the (OEM) tub, but I'm thinking it's because these drag radials are like balloons. If I drop from a 275/60/15(10.82" wide) to a 295/50/15(11.61" wide) I'll drop ALMOST 1.5" in height(26.61" vs 27.99") ... is this enough to fit a stock setup?? The only difference with mine is I'm running Cal-tracs, but they are in the OEM location.

Normally I'd say no, you couldn't make this change and have better clearence, but you car sits so high, it may not be an issue. However, keep in mind that the height difference is overall. You are only reducing the interference point on one half of the tire by .69, or quite a bit less than you think. Also keep in mind that maufacturer measuresments are on appropriately designated rim sizes to match the size represented. So, the 275 is measured on a an 8" rim and the 295 is measured on a 9.5" rim. Putting a 295 on an 8" rim means it will actually come in a bit narrower and a bit taller than the maufacturer specs. It also means you may need to run it at lower pressure to get a full contact patch out of the tread face. When I had 295s on an 8" rim, I couldn't go much higher than 27 psi or the center of the tire would start bulging out and reduce contact with the rest of the tread.

Next -- I just got off the phone with TireRack -- They said they had "47 295's in stock". Are they wrong, or did the get plenty in stock since you guys last talked??

Since this topic is half a year old, yeah, it is definetly possible the back order stock status has changed. However, I think the original topic was exculsive to BFG only, not any other manufacturer. Tire rack stocks a lot of other brands than BFG, so if they just looked at stock status by size, then yeah, they probably had 47 units. There are a few other maufacturers out that that still make 295s, and most of them are a better tire than BFG too.

Where can the Mickey's be purchased reasonably, like Chris is running? Those are awesome looking tires.

Summit, Jegs, or do a dealer locate on the M/T website its self.

And finally, my last question -- Who's running 8.5" rims UP FRONT?? With a 4" backspace? Any issues?

Again,  with your car sitting so high, it may not be an issue, but normally it would be. On my Challenger I've put a 255 on an 8" rim but needed 4.75" of backspace to clear the fender lip and ball joint. However, my car was so much lower that the edge of the fender opening was half way down the sidewall of the tire.  Yes, a Charger is slightly different, but it still has teh flattened arch at the top of the opening and backspace is still a critical measurement in making things fit well inside a wheel well. Personally, I'd be afraid of ever really pushing the envelop of suspension travel and putting a tire in to a wheel opening and damaging sheetmetal with your current combo. The safest fitment would be 255 rear and 235 front since your wheels have a reduced offset on them and even that might be pushing it. But, ride height and suspension travel are factors to also consider and may be the saving grace in your situation