275 60 15's in front? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kevinr1970 · 08-17-2004, 01:24 AM

I got my 1982 2wd Blazer delivered today and it has 275's on the back and 245's on the front. I was wondering if I could put the 275's on the front and how wide could I go on the back? It looks like it has still got a lot of room on both ends. It is lowered, but not real low.

r0lf- · 08-17-2004, 01:31 AM

Im pretty sure 2/4's can take 275/60/15's no problem.

Out back a 295 fills out really well.

**Captkaos** · 08-17-2004, 11:44 AM

Sweet Blazer Kevin.

This is mine that isn't lowered at all.... YET, but it has 275's all the way around. You shouldn't have a problem with them up front.

GMCLS1 · 08-17-2004, 12:56 PM

I have 275/60 BFG's all the way around and they work great. It is better that way for tire rotation purposes.

ocbaud · 08-17-2004, 01:13 PM

275/60/15's here on my 4" lowered front.

they fit good, although i did have to roll my fender lips because it was taking chucks out of the tires at first

bluex · 08-17-2004, 03:01 PM

I'm with eric, I first have 275/60 on a 15x10 all the way around. After I did my 2.5/4 drop I had to change to a 255/60 on a 15x8 up front. It was taking chunks out of the tire anytime I hit a big bump. Stock height I was fine with them though. Hard to tell from that picture, it dosent look too low, but neither does mine. Its just the harsh bumps like going onto a bridge you have to worry about. You maybe ok with them on a 15x8 though??

86 Red_Bowtie · 08-17-2004, 10:41 PM

I agree with Eric too when i first lowered my truck i had 275/60/15's and i was chopping the tire in the front with every little dip that you would hit. I now have 245/60/15's up front and 295/50/15's out back. There both the same height of tire just the back one's are lot more wider than the front's.

*1972C10* · 08-18-2004, 05:44 PM

Sounds like yall have too backspacing on the wheels.

I have ran 275/60s for several years on my 72 and Its lowered 3/5 Never even thought about them rubbing.

86 Red_Bowtie · 08-18-2004, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972C10

Sounds like yall have too backspacing on the wheels.

I have ran 275/60s for several years on my 72 and Its lowered 3/5 Never even thought about them rubbing.

I didn't have them on a 72 they were installed on a 86 chevy trucl and almost everyone i know as that problem running that size of tire on the front of that year of truck.

*1972C10* · 08-18-2004, 06:30 PM

Yeah I gathered that Much. What im saying is the backspacing May be out too far Ive got an 85 so im familar with the wheel wells they will hold some meat.

08-17-2004, 01:24 AM	#1
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	275 60 15's in front? I got my 1982 2wd Blazer delivered today and it has 275's on the back and 245's on the front. I was wondering if I could put the 275's on the front and how wide could I go on the back? It looks like it has still got a lot of room on both ends. It is lowered, but not real low. __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold) Last edited by kevinr1970; 10-04-2007 at 11:25 PM.

08-17-2004, 01:31 AM	#2
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Im pretty sure 2/4's can take 275/60/15's no problem. Out back a 295 fills out really well. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

08-17-2004, 11:44 AM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Sweet Blazer Kevin. This is mine that isn't lowered at all.... YET, but it has 275's all the way around. You shouldn't have a problem with them up front. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-17-2004, 12:56 PM	#4
GMCLS1 1987 GMC Sierra Classic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 121	I have 275/60 BFG's all the way around and they work great. It is better that way for tire rotation purposes. __________________ Gary L Hilton jr

08-17-2004, 03:01 PM	#6
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	I'm with eric, I first have 275/60 on a 15x10 all the way around. After I did my 2.5/4 drop I had to change to a 255/60 on a 15x8 up front. It was taking chunks out of the tire anytime I hit a big bump. Stock height I was fine with them though. Hard to tell from that picture, it dosent look too low, but neither does mine. Its just the harsh bumps like going onto a bridge you have to worry about. You maybe ok with them on a 15x8 though?? __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

08-17-2004, 01:13 PM	#5
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	275/60/15's here on my 4" lowered front. they fit good, although i did have to roll my fender lips because it was taking chucks out of the tires at first

08-17-2004, 10:41 PM	#7
86 Red_Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wichita,KS Posts: 698	I agree with Eric too when i first lowered my truck i had 275/60/15's and i was chopping the tire in the front with every little dip that you would hit. I now have 245/60/15's up front and 295/50/15's out back. There both the same height of tire just the back one's are lot more wider than the front's.

08-18-2004, 05:44 PM	#8
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Sounds like yall have too backspacing on the wheels. I have ran 275/60s for several years on my 72 and Its lowered 3/5 Never even thought about them rubbing.

08-18-2004, 06:30 PM	#10
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Yeah I gathered that Much. What im saying is the backspacing May be out too far Ive got an 85 so im familar with the wheel wells they will hold some meat.

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