17 inch Wheels Tire Size - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70C10Step · 12-06-2007, 01:10 AM

Okay I have searched the forums and now I need a solid answer so here goes. I bought 17 x 8 Torque Thrust IIs for my 70 stepside. What size tires fits the best. I want all four tires to be the same size so I can rotate.

Cannon007 · 12-06-2007, 01:18 AM

245/45/17 front 255/45/17 back or 265/45/17 in back oh i hate same size tires lol

ok if you HAVE to rotate, then get 245 cause they are the most common size for an 8" wheel

C10-Driver · 12-06-2007, 01:26 AM

If you want the same front and back I would go with either a 255-55R-17 (28" tall) or 255/50R-17's (just under 27" tall). The 55 series would probably look better if you are going with the same size front and back. Goodyear Eagle RSA's are available in a 55 series. Kumho also makes a "summer" tire in that size (There are probably a few others). If you want a 50 series, your selection is much better.

68Stepbed · 12-06-2007, 08:16 AM

Is your truck lowered or stock height? If stock height, the sizes mentioned won't look right. There wouldn't be enough sidewall to fill the fenders. If lowered though, not a problem. I would go with either a 275/50/17(28" tall), 255/60/17(29" tall), or a 275/60/17(30"tall). These sizes will look good lowered or stock height.

70C10Step · 12-06-2007, 08:56 AM

Thanks! 68 Stepbed do you have any pics you can post of your truck. My truck will be lowered. I already bought everything but I was not sure on the tire size to get the right look with 17s...

jkaylor68gmc · 12-06-2007, 09:47 AM

245/45s are a very nice tire size with a terrific sidewall. I would recommend these.

70C10Step · 12-06-2007, 10:30 AM

Does anybody have any pics of a truck running 245 45s...

TotalChevy1 · 12-06-2007, 10:39 AM

I'm running 275/60/17 . I've lowered the front 3 inches and the back 6+ inches. My actual wheel well height is 30inches for all four corners.

Ackattack · 12-06-2007, 10:47 AM

I have 275/50/17s on mine and it looks good IMO

**Already Gone** · 12-06-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by C10-Driver

If you want the same front and back I would go with either a 255-55R-17 (28" tall) or 255/50R-17's (just under 27" tall). The 55 series would probably look better if you are going with the same size front and back. Goodyear Eagle RSA's are available in a 55 series. Kumho also makes a "summer" tire in that size (There are probably a few others). If you want a 50 series, your selection is much better.

Just a note on the Goodyear RSA Tires. I needed tires a couple of years ago and a buddy of mine had a set of 235/70R15 Goodyear RSA's he had taken off a wrecked cop car ( RSA's are standard equipment on alot of Crown Vic cop cars) and they still had 80/90% tread left. These tires are great on our trucks. They are quiet and the tread is wearing evenly. When I do eventually lower my truck and go to 17's I will be getting Eagle RSA's as well.

byrd · 12-06-2007, 05:47 PM

I have 235/65/17 28" tall here are some pics...

Alvin · 12-06-2007, 07:29 PM

I will be running 255/50/17 (27" tall) on the front and 275/60/17 (30" tall) on the back (what can i say, i like the rake!). Just don't have wheels yet. Might be ordering some tomorrow if the place has them in stock (American Racing just stopped producing the wheel I want). So I may have pics fairly soon. Oh, and my truck is bagged.

*Billla* · 12-06-2007, 09:25 PM

Love to see some more 17's pictures!

C10-Driver · 12-06-2007, 10:47 PM

OK, I'll bite... 17x8's all around, Front 255/50R-17, Rear 275/55R-17. Will be switching the rears to a 9.5" wheel and 275/50R-17's soon.

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**lolife99** · 12-06-2007, 11:10 PM

I have 255/50-17's on the front (17x8 inch wheel) and 275/50-17's on the rear (17x9.5 inch wheel) I bought the tires from Discount Tire Direct. They Are Nitto brand.

Cvickers70 · 11-21-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by C10-Driver

OK, I'll bite... 17x8's all around, Front 255/50R-17, Rear 275/55R-17. Will be switching the rears to a 9.5" wheel and 275/50R-17's soon.

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How much drop do u have? Looking for the same stance on springs and 16 to 18 inch wide rear tires

Mike C · 11-21-2017, 09:52 PM

Holy 10 year old thread Batman!

If I had to guess 4 1/2" front 6"-7" rear drop.

My 69 short step has 17x8 with 235 55 17 front and 17x9 with 275 55 17 rear. Leaf spring flip for 7 1/4" drop over the factory HD leafs. Front is ECE disc conversion drop spindles and 2" springs for 4 1/2" drop.

12-06-2007, 01:10 AM	#1
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	17 inch Wheels Tire Size Okay I have searched the forums and now I need a solid answer so here goes. I bought 17 x 8 Torque Thrust IIs for my 70 stepside. What size tires fits the best. I want all four tires to be the same size so I can rotate. __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

12-06-2007, 01:18 AM	#2
Cannon007 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 69	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size 245/45/17 front 255/45/17 back or 265/45/17 in back oh i hate same size tires lol ok if you HAVE to rotate, then get 245 cause they are the most common size for an 8" wheel Last edited by Cannon007; 12-06-2007 at 01:20 AM.

12-06-2007, 01:26 AM	#3
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size If you want the same front and back I would go with either a 255-55R-17 (28" tall) or 255/50R-17's (just under 27" tall). The 55 series would probably look better if you are going with the same size front and back. Goodyear Eagle RSA's are available in a 55 series. Kumho also makes a "summer" tire in that size (There are probably a few others). If you want a 50 series, your selection is much better. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

12-06-2007, 08:16 AM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size Is your truck lowered or stock height? If stock height, the sizes mentioned won't look right. There wouldn't be enough sidewall to fill the fenders. If lowered though, not a problem. I would go with either a 275/50/17(28" tall), 255/60/17(29" tall), or a 275/60/17(30"tall). These sizes will look good lowered or stock height. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-06-2007, 08:56 AM	#5
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size Thanks! 68 Stepbed do you have any pics you can post of your truck. My truck will be lowered. I already bought everything but I was not sure on the tire size to get the right look with 17s... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

12-06-2007, 09:47 AM	#6
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size 245/45s are a very nice tire size with a terrific sidewall. I would recommend these. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

12-06-2007, 10:30 AM	#7
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size Does anybody have any pics of a truck running 245 45s... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

12-06-2007, 10:39 AM	#8
TotalChevy1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 175	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size I'm running 275/60/17 . I've lowered the front 3 inches and the back 6+ inches. My actual wheel well height is 30inches for all four corners. Attached Images __________________ 1972 c-20, 350/350, dana 60 w/456 gears(no Posi)

12-06-2007, 10:47 AM	#9
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size I have 275/50/17s on mine and it looks good IMO __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-06-2007, 07:29 PM	#12
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size I will be running 255/50/17 (27" tall) on the front and 275/60/17 (30" tall) on the back (what can i say, i like the rake!). Just don't have wheels yet. Might be ordering some tomorrow if the place has them in stock (American Racing just stopped producing the wheel I want). So I may have pics fairly soon. Oh, and my truck is bagged. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

12-06-2007, 09:25 PM	#13
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size Love to see some more 17's pictures!

12-06-2007, 10:47 PM	#14
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size OK, I'll bite... 17x8's all around, Front 255/50R-17, Rear 275/55R-17. Will be switching the rears to a 9.5" wheel and 275/50R-17's soon. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

12-06-2007, 11:10 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size I have 255/50-17's on the front (17x8 inch wheel) and 275/50-17's on the rear (17x9.5 inch wheel) I bought the tires from Discount Tire Direct. They Are Nitto brand. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-06-2007 at 11:16 PM.

11-21-2017, 09:52 PM	#17
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: 17 inch Wheels Tire Size Holy 10 year old thread Batman! If I had to guess 4 1/2" front 6"-7" rear drop. My 69 short step has 17x8 with 235 55 17 front and 17x9 with 275 55 17 rear. Leaf spring flip for 7 1/4" drop over the factory HD leafs. Front is ECE disc conversion drop spindles and 2" springs for 4 1/2" drop. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

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