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Old 04-11-2017, 09:50 PM   #1
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Drop - Rims - Tires Help

I am new to the truck world and am already on my way, here is what i need you all expert advise on. Please let me know if you can help on tires size. thank you

78 C10

4 / 6 drop
front drop spindles and springs
rear flip kit and C notch

Rims
US Mag Rambler
20 x 8.5 front
20 x 9.5 rear

Tires _ Need help
was thinking 245 / 45 / 20 front
and 275 / 45 / 20 rear

will this work or should i go a different route? thank you
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Old 04-11-2017, 11:50 PM   #2
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Re: Drop - Rims - Tires Help

Have you searched the forum yet? That be a goid start ad there is WAY too many threads bout this
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Old 04-12-2017, 12:31 AM   #3
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Re: Drop - Rims - Tires Help

I would recommend a 255/40r20 front and 295/40r20 rear to fill the wheel wells nicely. I'll be curious to see how the wheels look. I considered that wheel awhile back.
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Old 04-12-2017, 05:53 PM   #4
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Re: Drop - Rims - Tires Help

I have 245/45/20's and 275/40/20's and a 4/6 drop
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Old 04-12-2017, 06:03 PM   #5
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I have 245/45/20's and 275/40/20's and a 4/6 drop
Looks nice
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Old 04-12-2017, 06:41 PM   #6
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Re: Drop - Rims - Tires Help

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I am new to the truck world and am already on my way, here is what i need you all expert advise on. Please let me know if you can help on tires size. thank you

78 C10

4 / 6 drop
front drop spindles and springs
rear flip kit and C notch

Rims
US Mag Rambler
20 x 8.5 front
20 x 9.5 rear

Tires _ Need help
was thinking 245 / 45 / 20 front
and 275 / 45 / 20 rear

will this work or should i go a different route? thank you
245/45-20's = 4.34" sidewall height & 28.68" OD
275/45-20's = 4.87" sidewall height & 29.7" OD

I would check w/Breeze454 & see if he has any issues w/occasional rubbing up front but that combo should fill the wells up nicely.
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Old 11-24-2017, 07:17 AM   #7
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Re: Drop - Rims - Tires Help

Did this ever got sorted by BlueBird78? I would like to see pics of Rambler wheels on the truck I was thinking of the same thing for my 2WD 78 Blazer... I want a little more sidewall...
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Old 11-24-2017, 07:52 AM   #8
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Also.. are there and differences with clearance on a Blazer vs. a fleetside?
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