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**specialtyretail** · 01-31-2011, 11:11 AM

Is anyone running 275/60/15 tires all the around on their trucks?? Will be doing a 3/5 drop and dont want to look goofy. Will be running 8 inch rallys. Thanks.

19seventeeCustom · 01-31-2011, 11:39 AM

there are a few guys running that setup around here, but from what I hear, you'll be hard pressed to find the 275/60's as they are hardly produced any longer.

If you do find some, let me know where, im looking for some.

dixietruck71 · 01-31-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 19seventeeCustom

there are a few guys running that setup around here, but from what I hear, you'll be hard pressed to find the 275/60's as they are hardly produced any longer.

If you do find some, let me know where, im looking for some.

I just bought some at the local les schwab tire. Look fine to me. They are called grand prix. Basically a bfg knock off.
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**special-K** · 01-31-2011, 11:53 AM

Did you check BFG T/As?

rollinhard · 01-31-2011, 12:03 PM

Mickey thompson still makes them and not bad priced
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19seventeeCustom · 01-31-2011, 12:09 PM

Guys,

I've ssen the M/T, but only could find the drag radial,,not looking for a drag radial

Why buy a ford? · 01-31-2011, 12:26 PM

B/f goodrich still makes them. Just bought some

19seventeeCustom · 01-31-2011, 12:29 PM

Where?

68Stepbed · 01-31-2011, 12:36 PM

I ran 255/60/15 front, 275/60/15 rear with my 3.5/5 drop.

IMG]http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd111/Slick68/truck005mod.jpg[/IMG]

Here's also some shots of see ten's truck with 275/60/15's all around with a 3.5/6 drop.

68Stepbed · 01-31-2011, 12:32 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...75/60/15&dds=1

More specific. BFG- http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BFG-45185/

M/T S/T- http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-6030/

Cooper Cobra G/T- http://www.summitracing.com/parts/COO-39615/

There's a tire place on the corner of Nettleton, and I wish I still knew the name of the other road. It's just down from the Pizza Hut, if it's still in the same place. I'm pretty sure they can get you some BFG's

Why buy a ford? · 01-31-2011, 12:32 PM

i bought mine from a local guy. but i'm up in canada. i think most tire shops that can get bfgoodrich should be able to get them. radial t/a's are common tire

**specialtyretail** · 01-31-2011, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the info and pics...

19seventeeCustom · 01-31-2011, 01:02 PM

Sorry guys,, Got my numbers mixed up,,, I've been looking for a 275/50

ChevLoRay · 01-31-2011, 01:43 PM

It may not matter, but the 275-60's that are on the 8-inch wheels on my '96 GMC have worn in the center, more than the outer edges. So, we traction sucks. The same size tire on my '69 is mounted on a 10-inch wide wheel. I ran that same tire on 8's before I got the 10's. I can't really say how they would wear on the 10's. It's been 4 years since I drove it.

A guy in a tire shop here, said that 15's are getting hard to come by, at least in his business. I'm going to 16x7's on my GMC. Coker tires has 15's, though.

c50rob · 01-31-2011, 02:37 PM

Just purchased some Fire Stone tires in this size a couple months back. You are right though finding 15's is getting more difficult all the time.

ProStreet68SB · 02-01-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

It may not matter, but the 275-60's that are on the 8-inch wheels on my '96 GMC have worn in the center, more than the outer edges. So, we traction sucks. The same size tire on my '69 is mounted on a 10-inch wide wheel. I ran that same tire on 8's before I got the 10's. I can't really say how they would wear on the 10's. It's been 4 years since I drove it.

A guy in a tire shop here, said that 15's are getting hard to come by, at least in his business. I'm going to 16x7's on my GMC. Coker tires has 15's, though.

Sounds like over inflation to me. The 90-93 ss454 pickups has 275-60-15 on a 7in wheels and never had any wear problems like that.

Bad70sbchevy · 02-01-2011, 02:44 PM

Heres mine, 255 60 R15s up front and 275 60 R 15s on the back mounted on 15x12in rims with stock ride height. The fronts are BFG Radial T/A and the backs are Cordovans. BFG does make a 275 60 R15 too (almost bought them also but the rear tires are still good). They don't make Cordovans anymore though.

68Stepbed · 01-31-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 19seventeeCustom

Sorry guys,, Got my numbers mixed up,,, I've been looking for a 275/50

Yeah, that's a hard tire to come by. BFG used to make a 265/50/15, but I can't find it anymore. They do still make a 295/50/15.

19seventeeCustom · 01-31-2011, 04:23 PM

68stepbed, I did find the 295/50, but thats a little too wide for my 8" wheel.

Would love to find some 275/50's,, but probs not gonna happen

silvereagle07 · 01-31-2011, 04:36 PM

The only 275/50/15 I've been able to find are drag radials. That's the size I run all around on my 84.

19seventeeCustom · 01-31-2011, 04:38 PM

same here, DR's only....I might just try the nittos's If I can get 10-12k out of the drag radials that would suite me fine

A69C10 · 01-31-2011, 05:00 PM

my set on 15x8 275 60 15 BFG radial t/a

sjarrett71 · 01-31-2011, 06:51 PM

I thought I saved the site in my favorites but it must be in my old computer. Anyway, there was a site where the 275/60/15 BFG's were 99.00 a piece with free shipping. I found it by googling the tire size, maybe you can too.

rollinhard · 01-31-2011, 07:31 PM

ya a 275 50 series is a very hard tire to find. Ive never seen one in person only the 295 50s thats not to say they dont exist, but i couldnt find them back in 1999 for my 69

**67sss** · 01-31-2011, 10:01 PM

got 2-295 50 15 on these slots, just need to keep my eye out for 2 more.

01-31-2011, 11:11 AM	#1
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	275 60 15 tires Is anyone running 275/60/15 tires all the around on their trucks?? Will be doing a 3/5 drop and dont want to look goofy. Will be running 8 inch rallys. Thanks.

01-31-2011, 11:39 AM	#2
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: 275 60 15 tires there are a few guys running that setup around here, but from what I hear, you'll be hard pressed to find the 275/60's as they are hardly produced any longer. If you do find some, let me know where, im looking for some.

01-31-2011, 11:53 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 275 60 15 tires Did you check BFG T/As? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-31-2011, 12:03 PM	#5
rollinhard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 192	Re: 275 60 15 tires Mickey thompson still makes them and not bad priced Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If you can't impress them with your inteligence, dazzle'm with your stupidity 1969 GMC lwb 2wheel drive can you say big stroker motor to come hehe

01-31-2011, 12:09 PM	#6
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: 275 60 15 tires Guys, I've ssen the M/T, but only could find the drag radial,,not looking for a drag radial

01-31-2011, 12:26 PM	#7
Why buy a ford? Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Welwyn Saskatchewan Posts: 33	Re: 275 60 15 tires B/f goodrich still makes them. Just bought some

01-31-2011, 12:29 PM	#8
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: 275 60 15 tires Where?

01-31-2011, 12:36 PM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 275 60 15 tires I ran 255/60/15 front, 275/60/15 rear with my 3.5/5 drop. IMG]http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd111/Slick68/truck005mod.jpg[/IMG] Here's also some shots of see ten's truck with 275/60/15's all around with a 3.5/6 drop. Attached Images __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-31-2011, 12:32 PM	#10
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 275 60 15 tires http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...75/60/15&dds=1 More specific. BFG- http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BFG-45185/ M/T S/T- http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-6030/ Cooper Cobra G/T- http://www.summitracing.com/parts/COO-39615/ There's a tire place on the corner of Nettleton, and I wish I still knew the name of the other road. It's just down from the Pizza Hut, if it's still in the same place. I'm pretty sure they can get you some BFG's __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 01-31-2011 at 12:44 PM.

01-31-2011, 12:32 PM	#11
Why buy a ford? Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Welwyn Saskatchewan Posts: 33	Re: 275 60 15 tires i bought mine from a local guy. but i'm up in canada. i think most tire shops that can get bfgoodrich should be able to get them. radial t/a's are common tire

01-31-2011, 12:54 PM	#12
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: 275 60 15 tires Thanks for the info and pics...

01-31-2011, 01:02 PM	#13
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: 275 60 15 tires Sorry guys,, Got my numbers mixed up,,, I've been looking for a 275/50

01-31-2011, 01:43 PM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 275 60 15 tires It may not matter, but the 275-60's that are on the 8-inch wheels on my '96 GMC have worn in the center, more than the outer edges. So, we traction sucks. The same size tire on my '69 is mounted on a 10-inch wide wheel. I ran that same tire on 8's before I got the 10's. I can't really say how they would wear on the 10's. It's been 4 years since I drove it. A guy in a tire shop here, said that 15's are getting hard to come by, at least in his business. I'm going to 16x7's on my GMC. Coker tires has 15's, though. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-31-2011, 02:37 PM	#15
c50rob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ELIZABETH CITY Posts: 87	Re: 275 60 15 tires Just purchased some Fire Stone tires in this size a couple months back. You are right though finding 15's is getting more difficult all the time.

02-01-2011, 02:44 PM	#17
Bad70sbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newberry,FL Posts: 277	Re: 275 60 15 tires Heres mine, 255 60 R15s up front and 275 60 R 15s on the back mounted on 15x12in rims with stock ride height. The fronts are BFG Radial T/A and the backs are Cordovans. BFG does make a 275 60 R15 too (almost bought them also but the rear tires are still good). They don't make Cordovans anymore though. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevrolet C-10 w/355sbc 2010 Silverado Daily Driver 1971 Mercedes 280sl project car Last edited by Bad70sbchevy; 02-01-2011 at 02:44 PM.



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01-31-2011, 04:23 PM	#19
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: 275 60 15 tires 68stepbed, I did find the 295/50, but thats a little too wide for my 8" wheel. Would love to find some 275/50's,, but probs not gonna happen

01-31-2011, 04:36 PM	#20
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 275 60 15 tires The only 275/50/15 I've been able to find are drag radials. That's the size I run all around on my 84. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-31-2011, 04:38 PM	#21
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: 275 60 15 tires same here, DR's only....I might just try the nittos's If I can get 10-12k out of the drag radials that would suite me fine

01-31-2011, 05:00 PM	#22
A69C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: McDonough,GA Posts: 123	Re: 275 60 15 tires my set on 15x8 275 60 15 BFG radial t/a Attached Images

01-31-2011, 06:51 PM	#23
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: 275 60 15 tires I thought I saved the site in my favorites but it must be in my old computer. Anyway, there was a site where the 275/60/15 BFG's were 99.00 a piece with free shipping. I found it by googling the tire size, maybe you can too. __________________ -Scott- Last edited by sjarrett71; 01-31-2011 at 06:52 PM.

01-31-2011, 07:31 PM	#24
rollinhard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 192	Re: 275 60 15 tires ya a 275 50 series is a very hard tire to find. Ive never seen one in person only the 295 50s thats not to say they dont exist, but i couldnt find them back in 1999 for my 69 __________________ If you can't impress them with your inteligence, dazzle'm with your stupidity 1969 GMC lwb 2wheel drive can you say big stroker motor to come hehe

01-31-2011, 10:01 PM	#25
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,325	Re: 275 60 15 tires got 2-295 50 15 on these slots, just need to keep my eye out for 2 more. Attached Images

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