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Hazieview 08-07-2011 12:16 PM

Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
Hey guys I have a 2.5/4" drop and I have been searching for big meaty tires to put in the back. However all the tires I have found seem too short with a lot of sectional width.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KUM-2102173/

Brand Kumho Tires
Manufacturer's Part Number 2102173
Tire Size 32 x 11.50-15
Wheel Diameter 15 in.
Tire Diameter 31.40 in.
Section Width 11.40 in.
Tread Width 11.50 in.
Minimum Recommended Wheel Width 8.00 in.
Maximum Recommended Wheel Width 10.00 in.
Speed Rating S Load Range
Traction Rating A

These tires have less sectional width plus they are:

.4 inches narrower tread width than the 315/60-15 mickey Thompson drag radial.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-3763R/

.6 inches wider tread width than the 295/60-15 mickey thompson
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-3762R/

I have 10" wide rallies for the rear. These tires have comparable tread width, less sectional width, more tread, and are taller.

Well what do you guys think?
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paul66c10 08-07-2011 03:10 PM

Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
i would think those tires would look out of place on a lowered truck being they have more of a offroad look to them

Hazieview 08-07-2011 07:57 PM

Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
Too redneck maybe?

I'm looking for some nice tall, wide, tires that aren't street legal slicks. These are the only ones I have found.

Anyone else want to chunk in their 2 cents? I'm open to opinions.

Thanks!
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VegasBruce 08-07-2011 08:45 PM

Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
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Originally Posted by Hazieview (Post 4833243)
Too redneck maybe?

I'm looking for some nice tall, wide, tires that aren't street legal slicks. These are the only ones I have found.

Anyone else want to chunk in their 2 cents? I'm open to opinions.

Thanks!
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How about these? http://store.cokertire.com/285-70r15...blackwall.html

ont_guy_38 08-07-2011 08:54 PM

Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-6643/ These are nice tires . this is what i will be getting when my drag radials are toast

Hazieview 08-08-2011 11:09 AM

Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by VegasBruce (Post 4833318)

These only have a tread width of 8.6" I'm looking hot something a little wider.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ont_guy_38 (Post 4833340)
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-6643/ These are nice tires . this is what i will be getting when my drag radials are toast

Those are pretty cool. A little shorter than what I'm going for though. They ate also have a narrower tread width than the mickey Ts I posted earlier.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Still just haven't find the right tire. I'm looking for a wide tire at least 31" tall or better.
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VegasBruce 08-08-2011 11:45 AM

Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazieview (Post 4834381)
These only have a tread width of 8.6" I'm looking hot something a little wider.

Hoosier has a 31x12.50 15 with a 10.3 tread width. https://www.hoosiertire.com/default_Street.htm

I run the 31x16.50's on my T Bucket.

Hazieview 08-08-2011 10:19 PM

Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
Bingo! Your the man!

Come to find out summit was wring about the tire im looking at. They are only like 9.5 inches. Bummer.

I'm going for the hoosiers! Thanks man!
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VegasBruce 08-08-2011 10:56 PM

Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazieview (Post 4835409)
Bingo! Your the man!

Come to find out summit was wring about the tire im looking at. They are only like 9.5 inches. Bummer.

I'm going for the hoosiers! Thanks man!
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Very cool, and they are a good riding tire. I like the ones I have.

Hazieview 08-09-2011 08:59 AM

Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
Got any pictures of the hoosiers? PM sent!

(I hate auto spell wiring was suppose to be lying. Oops! :lol: )
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VegasBruce 08-09-2011 10:00 AM

Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
Lots, Becky loves to have her picture made. :lol:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ecky421005.jpg

As far as fitment on your truck, if the wheel width and backset is good there should not be a problem. I have 33/12.50x15's on 8 1/2" Americans. No problems at all with rubbing anywhere.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...cha1109009.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...tepside001.jpg

383Chevy 08-09-2011 01:07 PM

Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?
 
Id go with the drag radials but thats just me


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