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Mike C · 10-20-2016, 06:48 PM

I wouldn't do 15's or 16's. They just aren't the size to get tires for anymore. My short step has 17x8 front with 4.5" bs and 235 55 17 and rear has 17x9 with 5" bs and 275 55 17. And I'm pleased as punch. And I would probably do 18's just for future tire availability if I had to do it again.

Make sure and keep a taller tire as it helps fill the well. My fronts are 27" and rear is 29". Larger diameter rim also lets the wide front tires tuck in since it clears the tie rod end. My truck is dropped 7" in rear with a leaf flip and 4 1/2" in front with ECE spindles and 2" coils.

10-20-2016, 06:48 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: 1970 Short Step Wheel/Tire Size I wouldn't do 15's or 16's. They just aren't the size to get tires for anymore. My short step has 17x8 front with 4.5" bs and 235 55 17 and rear has 17x9 with 5" bs and 275 55 17. And I'm pleased as punch. And I would probably do 18's just for future tire availability if I had to do it again. Make sure and keep a taller tire as it helps fill the well. My fronts are 27" and rear is 29". Larger diameter rim also lets the wide front tires tuck in since it clears the tie rod end. My truck is dropped 7" in rear with a leaf flip and 4 1/2" in front with ECE spindles and 2" coils. __________________ 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 Last edited by Mike C; 10-20-2016 at 06:49 PM. Reason: added drop info