The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-22-2014, 05:00 PM   #1
Dawson67
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Abilene Texas
Posts: 39
Tires

Any one running 295/50/15 in the back and 255/60/15 up front got any pics..
Dawson67 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-22-2014, 10:11 PM   #2
davischevy
Senior Member

 
davischevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Harrison, Arkansas
Posts: 9,836
Re: Tires

Close as I can get is 275/60/15's.
Attached Images
 
__________________
other Larry


Build thread, Arkansas K10
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5





The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.
davischevy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-22-2014, 11:04 PM   #3
jocko
Senior Member
 
jocko's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Godley, TX
Posts: 17,976
Re: Tires

I don't recommend 295/50/15s in the rear at all - or that specific combo either. The low profile aspect ratio (50's) will make them look too short in the wheelwell. I HIGHLY recommend 275/60/15 in the back - gives you the best amount of sidewall showing with some good width. Ideally, someone will have a pic of the 295/50 and clear this up - it's a good size tire, but in my book, 50 series isn't the best a.r. for our big ol wheelwells. My 2 cents only - I'm kinda curious to see how they look also now...

For reference:
295/50/15 is 26.6 tall x 12.2 wide
275/60/15 is 28.0 tall x 11.0 wide
255/60/15 is 27.1 tall x 10.2 wide

So, that right there should let you know your proposed combo in the 1st post will look disproportionate - front tires taller than the back tires. Probably not a good call, but all depends what look you like.

Last edited by jocko; 10-22-2014 at 11:14 PM.
jocko is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-22-2014, 11:24 PM   #4
jgb7038
Registered User
 
jgb7038's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: ft.wayne,indiana
Posts: 151
Re: Tires

I found a few pictures of my old short bed, it had 295/50/15's on 15x12" rims on the rear,and 215/65/15's on 15x8" rims on the front. They had a wide foot print,but were not very tall. I think they were in the 26" tall range.




Name:  119.jpg
Views: 96
Size:  59.1 KB

Name:  120.jpg
Views: 102
Size:  51.1 KB
jgb7038 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-22-2014, 11:50 PM   #5
Dawson67
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Abilene Texas
Posts: 39
Re: Tires

Thanks for the info yeah I think I agree wit you 275 will prob be the best for the rear.
Dawson67 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:00 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com