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MrC1 · 09-26-2005, 10:19 PM

I'm considering 285/60-17s as replacement tires for the 235/85-16 "farm" tires that are currently on there. The question is, what width wheel would you recommend going with?

I'm thinking 9".

Longhorn Man · 09-26-2005, 10:21 PM

I would say 10 inch... I had 275/60's on a 9 1/2 inch rim, and it was perfect. The 275 was a hair over 10 inches wide.

Purs · 09-26-2005, 10:24 PM

I've got that size (285/60/17's) on 9.5" rims. They seem just about perfect. It certainly wouldn't hurt to go another 1/2" up to a 10" wide rim.

4tiresngas · 09-26-2005, 11:26 PM

I'd say 9.5" rims. That's what they put on COPPERHEAD and it's running 285/60/17's.

Here are the specs:

http://www.truckstv.com/news.aspx?iid=2141

Ed ke6bnl · 09-27-2005, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4tiresngas

I'd say 9.5" rims. That's what they put on COPPERHEAD and it's running 285/60/17's.

Here are the specs:

http://www.truckstv.com/news.aspx?iid=2141

I agree but do have 275's on my 17 and 8" with no problem street rod not a work truck though. Ed

MrC1 · 09-27-2005, 01:55 PM

Thanks guys - I feel a bit better now. I've lined up some 17x9 wheels and I was actually worried thay could be too WIDE! Guess not!

It's just that when I saw them, they looked AWFUL wide. I've also got some275/60-15 drag radials on 15x8s on my Chally and they fit fine. Knowing this didn't help me much I guess.

9" wide should work okay then I guess. Now that I check, the tire co. says 8-10" as well.

I'd prefer the wheel was not quite wide enough rather than being too wide if I had to pick. Especially on a truck - the look I'm going for is different than what I might do with a car. A little "bulge" of the tire should look ok.

Which brings up another question:
YOu think 285/60-17s will look good on a C20? I've got plenty of ride height and don't plan on lowering it, other than bringing the back down to level.

Purs · 09-27-2005, 02:15 PM

the 9" wheels should be fine. I've seen 275/60/15's on 15x10" wheels and the tires didn't look wide enough for them... I love the way the 285/60/17's look on my '68 1/2 ton.

MrC1 · 09-30-2005, 07:03 PM

How bout a pic of that truck o-yours?

Purs · 09-30-2005, 09:17 PM

you asked for it

MrC1 · 10-02-2005, 01:25 PM

Great pics! Can't wait to get my tires mounted up. I feel ashamed to go with Korean tires, but the price/look/size/etc. pointed me to them. They're Kumhos, BTW.

I hope mine looks as good as yours when I'm done. I'm a little worried due to the extra ride height since mine is a C20 however. Well, we'll just have to see.

09-26-2005, 10:19 PM	#1
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Wheel width for this tire size? I'm considering 285/60-17s as replacement tires for the 235/85-16 "farm" tires that are currently on there. The question is, what width wheel would you recommend going with? I'm thinking 9".

09-26-2005, 10:24 PM	#3
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	I've got that size (285/60/17's) on 9.5" rims. They seem just about perfect. It certainly wouldn't hurt to go another 1/2" up to a 10" wide rim. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

09-26-2005, 11:26 PM	#4
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	I'd say 9.5" rims. That's what they put on COPPERHEAD and it's running 285/60/17's. Here are the specs: http://www.truckstv.com/news.aspx?iid=2141 __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

09-27-2005, 01:55 PM	#6
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Thanks! Thanks guys - I feel a bit better now. I've lined up some 17x9 wheels and I was actually worried thay could be too WIDE! Guess not! It's just that when I saw them, they looked AWFUL wide. I've also got some275/60-15 drag radials on 15x8s on my Chally and they fit fine. Knowing this didn't help me much I guess. 9" wide should work okay then I guess. Now that I check, the tire co. says 8-10" as well. I'd prefer the wheel was not quite wide enough rather than being too wide if I had to pick. Especially on a truck - the look I'm going for is different than what I might do with a car. A little "bulge" of the tire should look ok. Which brings up another question: YOu think 285/60-17s will look good on a C20? I've got plenty of ride height and don't plan on lowering it, other than bringing the back down to level.

09-27-2005, 02:15 PM	#7
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	the 9" wheels should be fine. I've seen 275/60/15's on 15x10" wheels and the tires didn't look wide enough for them... I love the way the 285/60/17's look on my '68 1/2 ton. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." Last edited by Purs; 09-27-2005 at 02:16 PM.

09-26-2005, 10:21 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I would say 10 inch... I had 275/60's on a 9 1/2 inch rim, and it was perfect. The 275 was a hair over 10 inches wide.

09-30-2005, 07:03 PM	#8
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Hey Purs... How bout a pic of that truck o-yours?

09-30-2005, 09:17 PM	#9
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	you asked for it Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." Last edited by Purs; 09-30-2005 at 09:30 PM.

10-02-2005, 01:25 PM	#10
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Thanks man! Great pics! Can't wait to get my tires mounted up. I feel ashamed to go with Korean tires, but the price/look/size/etc. pointed me to them. They're Kumhos, BTW. I hope mine looks as good as yours when I'm done. I'm a little worried due to the extra ride height since mine is a C20 however. Well, we'll just have to see.

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