ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Clavo106 · 08-16-2015, 01:55 PM

I recently bought the 4/6 ece drop. and wanted to run 295 on 15. Im not quite shure how the stance would look... Please post pics.

elf w/capital T · 08-17-2015, 12:15 AM

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**michael bustamante** · 08-17-2015, 01:03 PM

il be putting 295-50-15 on some 15x10 steelies i picked up. but i havent done it yet

Twisted78SS · 08-17-2015, 01:30 PM

my son has 295's on his swb currently on 5 lug rallye's. All looks fine for the rear, but I think the front is not going to work out so well..

**michael bustamante** · 08-17-2015, 01:46 PM

no the fronts wont clear at all.
on my 67 short stepper i had to use 255-70-15 on the 8" rallies to clear the fronts.
if he wants to sell me those 295-50-15`s he has id be interested

summitflier · 08-17-2015, 02:16 PM

The obvious options...

1. Raise the front back up.
2. Get skinnier tires. (what size wheels do you have?)
3. Don't turn corners.

The more expensive option.

4. Get a narrowed front end. I'm not running 295s on the front
but my front end is narrowed about 1.5" on both sides (3 inches)
I've heard some IFS builders will go 2.5" or more (5 inches total)
Wheels with a larger back space might help some. (watch out for tie rod, steering linkage clearance)

Clavo106 · 08-17-2015, 08:19 PM

NICE MAN. hope I can see it at a local show real soon

. I was planning on 8s infront and 10s in back.. if his is even considers selling the 295 im right down the sreet. lol.

wgeyer88 · 08-17-2015, 11:10 PM

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**Cash3481** · 08-17-2015, 11:57 PM

Heres a 72 with a 6 lug 68 posi fear end under it. On 15x10 steelies with caps.
4" dropped springs in the rear no motor in it currently.
2.5" spindles and 3" springs in front.
When I change the rearend back out it will get a 2" block.

elf w/capital T · 08-19-2015, 11:43 AM

Cash, those 295/50s in the back?

**Cash3481** · 08-19-2015, 12:51 PM

Yes sir!

**michael bustamante** · 08-19-2015, 01:24 PM

cash, what size tires in the front? im running the same set up as you but with a short stepper. i havent put the bed back on yet but from your pics, it looks like i might want to put a lowering block too

**Cash3481** · 08-19-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

cash, what size tires in the front? im running the same set up as you but with a short stepper. i havent put the bed back on yet but from your pics, it looks like i might want to put a lowering block too

Those rollers are 275s or 255s on 6" rims I believe. I'll have to check when I get home Friday night. There is no motor or tranny in that chassis so it's sitting high. I'm pretty sure I'll need the blocks too Michael.

**LostMy65** · 04-28-2017, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

my son has 295's on his swb currently on 5 lug rallye's. All looks fine for the rear, but I think the front is not going to work out so well..

What did you guys end up going with?
I have those same tires -
295/50R15 on 10" wheels and I'm going with 8" wheels in the front.

08-16-2015, 01:55 PM	#1
Clavo106 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 362	ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. I recently bought the 4/6 ece drop. and wanted to run 295 on 15. Im not quite shure how the stance would look... Please post pics.

08-17-2015, 12:15 AM	#2
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. Subscribed.

08-17-2015, 01:03 PM	#3
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,814	Re: ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. il be putting 295-50-15 on some 15x10 steelies i picked up. but i havent done it yet __________________ 1967custom

08-17-2015, 01:30 PM	#4
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. my son has 295's on his swb currently on 5 lug rallye's. All looks fine for the rear, but I think the front is not going to work out so well.. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

08-17-2015, 01:46 PM	#5
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,814	Re: ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. no the fronts wont clear at all. on my 67 short stepper i had to use 255-70-15 on the 8" rallies to clear the fronts. if he wants to sell me those 295-50-15`s he has id be interested __________________ 1967custom

08-17-2015, 02:16 PM	#6
summitflier Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ephrata, WA Posts: 308	Re: ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. The obvious options... 1. Raise the front back up. 2. Get skinnier tires. (what size wheels do you have?) 3. Don't turn corners. The more expensive option. 4. Get a narrowed front end. I'm not running 295s on the front but my front end is narrowed about 1.5" on both sides (3 inches) I've heard some IFS builders will go 2.5" or more (5 inches total) Wheels with a larger back space might help some. (watch out for tie rod, steering linkage clearance) __________________ 68 C10 SSB 383 12 Charger 6.4L 12 Accord 3.5L (Wife's ride) 05 Ram 1500 5.7L My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676545 Last edited by summitflier; 08-17-2015 at 02:28 PM.

08-17-2015, 08:19 PM	#7
Clavo106 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 362	Re: ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. NICE MAN. hope I can see it at a local show real soon . I was planning on 8s infront and 10s in back.. if his is even considers selling the 295 im right down the sreet. lol.

08-17-2015, 11:10 PM	#8
wgeyer88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 245	Re: ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. Posted via Mobile Device

08-17-2015, 11:57 PM	#9
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. Heres a 72 with a 6 lug 68 posi fear end under it. On 15x10 steelies with caps. 4" dropped springs in the rear no motor in it currently. 2.5" spindles and 3" springs in front. When I change the rearend back out it will get a 2" block. Attached Images __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

08-19-2015, 11:43 AM	#10
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. Cash, those 295/50s in the back?

08-19-2015, 12:51 PM	#11
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. Yes sir! __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

08-19-2015, 01:24 PM	#12
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,814	Re: ANY One RUNNING 295 on 15s and a DROP. POST. cash, what size tires in the front? im running the same set up as you but with a short stepper. i havent put the bed back on yet but from your pics, it looks like i might want to put a lowering block too __________________ 1967custom



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