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Old 04-03-2013, 12:23 PM   #36
likaroc13
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Re: 97 sierra ext cab build

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Originally Posted by lucky_7 View Post
Also, what about 225/70's for the front, there 1.54'' shorter and 1.18'' skinnier than the 250/70's. They should clear good and will give the truck just that little bit of muscle car attitude i think.
That's what I had on my '93 with the green steelies. 225/70's up front & 235/60's in rear. They were 7" wheels as well.

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter View Post
The 7 inch wheels are exactly the same as the 8s other than the width. The same caps and rings will work on either.

I prefer a wider, 60 series tire. These are 275/60 on 8 inch wheels in the rear and 245/60 on 7 inch front wheels. 4/6 drop.

There's plenty of clearance to drive it any and everywhere without worry and this combo will clear front and rear without any rubs or interference.
good info right there...my concern would've been the 8" wheel up front, but if you can get the same in 7", that sounds great...if it worked for Tx Firefighter, it'll work for you....you can compare his tires to mine as well....just remember I had a 5/8 drop instead of 4/6
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1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty"

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