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09-13-2020, 09:14 PM
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What size tires to run
Hello. My dad and I are currently restoring a 70 C10 short bed and I have a set of the 6 lug 15x8 rally wheels that I plan to use. The truck will have the 2.5 drop in front and 4 in rear. I want the tires to fill the wheel wells nicely but not be too big. What are your thoughts?
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09-13-2020, 09:22 PM
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Location: Austin, TX, USA
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Re: What size tires to run
225 75 15 front and 255 70 15 rear for a staggered fitment . Or 235 75 15 if you want same size all around.
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09-13-2020, 09:47 PM
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Re: What size tires to run
Or 15x8 with 255/70/15 tires all around with 4 1/2" front and 4" rear drop like mine. You should look at all the many pictures in the picture threads. When you find a look you like then see the drop and tire specs.
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09-14-2020, 10:01 AM
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Re: What size tires to run
P275/60R15 fits the 8 inch wheel nicely, and is s little lower profile...my opinion...
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09-14-2020, 11:05 AM
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Re: What size tires to run
'71 GMC 8" 5 lug rallys. 275/60/15 T/A's. 2.5 drop spindle * 1 coil cut on old stock front springs. Rear is 4" drop springs with a 1" lowering block. Shock relocate kit & an adjustable track bar. Sits pretty level. NO RUB & has some travel off the snubbers.
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Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!! |
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09-14-2020, 11:43 AM
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Location: Gods country East,Tn
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Re: What size tires to run
a set of 255/70/15 -29" tall tire will keep your speedo close your rpm's lower and you'll still be able to rotate them .
 https://spicerparts.com/calculators/...rpm-calculator
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09-14-2020, 05:28 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Re: What size tires to run
Thanks for the input fellas
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