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67-72lover · 12-31-2017, 09:50 AM

I got a 1972 Chevy 2wd pickup longbox. I plan to put 15x7 front and 15x10 for the rear. Wondering what the best tire size would be for the front and back? Truck will be left at stock height. If you have pics of yours with the same rim size and would post pic that would be awesome. Thank you for your time.

67-72lover · 01-02-2018, 06:58 PM

Anyone able to help?

harpo231 · 01-02-2018, 07:21 PM

How tall you want tires ?

**jocko** · 01-02-2018, 08:02 PM

I'd recommend picking out tire size/look that you want first, then buy the wheel size that is appropriate (which might be 15x7 and 15x10) - unless you already have your eye on a particular set and don't want them to slip away or something like that. 15x10 is pretty wide in the back - but will of course work. The factory even made a 9.75 wheel, but that was for 8 luggers.

Mike C · 01-03-2018, 09:37 AM

I think NOT going to 17’s if you are buying wheels crazy. But if you stay 15’s, my preference 225 70 15 on 15x7 front and 255 70 15 on 15x8 rear.

67-72lover · 01-03-2018, 08:47 PM

I'm going with 15x7s front and 15x10s rear for sure. I just am unsure what tires would look best on it I want something that will look right in the fender not something to big or something to small. Ive never done a two wheel drive so I'm lost on tires all my stuff has always been four wheel drive

**HO455** · 01-03-2018, 11:07 PM

I have 15x8's on the front and 15x10's on my Burban. I am running 245/60's and 275/60's. The last two photos are of it with the old rear tires which were 295/50's. I didn't care for the 295's as the tire heights were the same. I am much happier with the look the taller rear tires have. Hope this helps. There is a "Post your 15" wheels" thread if you do a search.

CG · 01-03-2018, 11:44 PM

Lots of good 15 inch tire info in this thread ....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703601

68Stepbed · 01-04-2018, 09:16 AM

235/75/75 front 285/70/15 rear Coker Tire is the only place to get the 285/70 tire in the Silvertown Radial.

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/bf-g...blackwall.html

demian5 · 01-04-2018, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

235/75/75 front 285/70/15 rear Coker Tire is the only place to get the 285/70 tire in the Silvertown Radial.

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/bf-g...blackwall.html

I have 31" front and rear and they fill in nice. Id like to go 275/60 in front and 31 11.50 in rear but more than likely 255 60 15 front and 275 60 15 rear.

Mike C · 01-04-2018, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

235/75/75 front 285/70/15 rear Coker Tire is the only place to get the 285/70 tire in the Silvertown Radial.

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/bf-g...blackwall.html

This is even taller than my 27"/29" setup but would be cool. IMO, one of the biggest mistakes made with the stance of one of these trucks is too much width in the front and not enough height on either end. Once again, IMO (and we know what that's worth...) the 275 60 15 is too short at 28" And I think it's too narrow for a 10" rim.

FWIW, I run 275 60 15 BFG drag radials on the back of my Camaro and they are sized perfectly on the 15x 8.5" Centerlines.

12-31-2017, 09:50 AM	#1
67-72lover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: thief river falls Posts: 21	Tire Size Question I got a 1972 Chevy 2wd pickup longbox. I plan to put 15x7 front and 15x10 for the rear. Wondering what the best tire size would be for the front and back? Truck will be left at stock height. If you have pics of yours with the same rim size and would post pic that would be awesome. Thank you for your time.

01-02-2018, 06:58 PM	#2
67-72lover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: thief river falls Posts: 21	Re: Tire Size Question Anyone able to help?

01-02-2018, 07:21 PM	#3
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Tire Size Question How tall you want tires ? __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

01-02-2018, 08:02 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,934	Re: Tire Size Question I'd recommend picking out tire size/look that you want first, then buy the wheel size that is appropriate (which might be 15x7 and 15x10) - unless you already have your eye on a particular set and don't want them to slip away or something like that. 15x10 is pretty wide in the back - but will of course work. The factory even made a 9.75 wheel, but that was for 8 luggers.

01-03-2018, 09:37 AM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Tire Size Question I think NOT going to 17’s if you are buying wheels crazy. But if you stay 15’s, my preference 225 70 15 on 15x7 front and 255 70 15 on 15x8 rear. __________________ 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

01-03-2018, 08:47 PM	#6
67-72lover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: thief river falls Posts: 21	Re: Tire Size Question I'm going with 15x7s front and 15x10s rear for sure. I just am unsure what tires would look best on it I want something that will look right in the fender not something to big or something to small. Ive never done a two wheel drive so I'm lost on tires all my stuff has always been four wheel drive

01-03-2018, 11:07 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,804	Re: Tire Size Question I have 15x8's on the front and 15x10's on my Burban. I am running 245/60's and 275/60's. The last two photos are of it with the old rear tires which were 295/50's. I didn't care for the 295's as the tire heights were the same. I am much happier with the look the taller rear tires have. Hope this helps. There is a "Post your 15" wheels" thread if you do a search. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-03-2018, 11:44 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,778	Re: Tire Size Question Lots of good 15 inch tire info in this thread .... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703601 __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

01-04-2018, 09:16 AM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Tire Size Question 235/75/75 front 285/70/15 rear Coker Tire is the only place to get the 285/70 tire in the Silvertown Radial. https://www.cokertire.com/tires/bf-g...blackwall.html __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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