255/70/15 rears, ?????? For the front - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bbrriiaann1973 · 02-01-2018, 06:32 PM

10 inch front

13 inch rear

CST10 · 02-01-2018, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

Here is my '69. It is a leaf spring truck that is flipped in the rear for 7" (7 1/4" as measured from center of axle to bottom of wheel well) with 275 55 17 on 17x9 5" backspace (zero offset) wheels.

Front is 2 1/2" disc conversion spindles and 2" drop spring for 4.5" drop. Fronts are 235 55 17 on 17x8 4" backspace (also zero offset) wheels.

I am THRILLED with the 17" rims and would do that again. In the rear I switched to the 71-72 wider axle housing to get right spacing for the wheels. I think they have plenty of rubber with the 55 series.

My opinion about which trucks look the best are that they didn't do too wide a wheel/tire combo in the front. And I like a little rake as well.

Nice stance indeed.

CST10 · 02-01-2018, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by miller6t9

not the best pic, but this is my truck with approx a 4/6 drop and 235/70/15 front and 255/70/15 rears

That drop is only 1” lower all around.

Looks good and give me an idea what mine might look like.

miller6t9 · 02-01-2018, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CST10

That drop is only 1” lower all around.

Looks good and give me an idea what mine might look like.

its probably more like a 3.5/5 in that pic....that was taken before i got the Hotchkis springs on it...hope it helps

cleanfreak · 02-02-2018, 01:49 AM

I don't have any pictures handy , my 68 had 255 70 on 8" wheels on the rear with 235 75 on the front , on a 7" wheel though , looked right. 235 70's on your 8" wheel should be right on for the look you describe , look forward to seeing it. Always thought this truck would be more perfect with a bit more front tire. The picture on my profile is not the 255's , both smaller.

CST10 · 02-03-2018, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cleanfreak

I don't have any pictures handy , my 68 had 255 70 on 8" wheels on the rear with 235 75 on the front , on a 7" wheel though , looked right. 235 70's on your 8" wheel should be right on for the look you describe , look forward to seeing it. Always thought this truck would be more perfect with a bit more front tire. The picture on my profile is not the 255's , both smaller.

Thanks for the info. Appreciate it. I’ll post some up once I get em on it.

hdff · 02-07-2018, 04:17 AM

255/70/15 on all corners with a 2/4 drop on 8” rims. Going to 275/60/15 on next set with 10” rims on the back

CST10 · 02-07-2018, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hdff

255/70/15 on all corners with a 2/4 drop on 8” rims. Going to 275/60/15 on next set with 10” rims on the back

Very sweet truck you have. I like the stance too. I thought about 255/70’s all around but I want to keep a little rubber rake stance if possible.

BugzC10 · 02-25-2018, 09:01 AM

Which tire did you finally decide on?

**Already Gone** · 02-25-2018, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hdff

255/70/15 on all corners with a 2/4 drop on 8” rims. Going to 275/60/15 on next set with 10” rims on the back

Keith, did you just change the springs for your drop?

CST10 · 03-01-2018, 11:23 PM

Think I’m go with 235/70’s on the front with 8” wide wheels. It will give me a little rubber rake but fill the front well some.

This truck has the same tire combo. Looks great.

02-01-2018, 06:32 PM	#26
bbrriiaann1973 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 211	Re: 255/70/15 rears, ?????? For the front 10 inch front 13 inch rear __________________ Brian Ritter

02-02-2018, 01:49 AM	#30
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 398	Re: 255/70/15 rears, ?????? For the front I don't have any pictures handy , my 68 had 255 70 on 8" wheels on the rear with 235 75 on the front , on a 7" wheel though , looked right. 235 70's on your 8" wheel should be right on for the look you describe , look forward to seeing it. Always thought this truck would be more perfect with a bit more front tire. The picture on my profile is not the 255's , both smaller.

02-07-2018, 04:17 AM	#32
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: 255/70/15 rears, ?????? For the front 255/70/15 on all corners with a 2/4 drop on 8” rims. Going to 275/60/15 on next set with 10” rims on the back Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-25-2018, 09:01 AM	#34
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: 255/70/15 rears, ?????? For the front Which tire did you finally decide on? __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

03-01-2018, 11:23 PM	#36
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: 255/70/15 rears, ?????? For the front Think I’m go with 235/70’s on the front with 8” wide wheels. It will give me a little rubber rake but fill the front well some. This truck has the same tire combo. Looks great. Attached Images __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club



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