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SnS C10 · 05-31-2015, 02:29 PM

I have 31x10.5x15 all terrain tires on my half ton 64 Chevy. If I cut 1.5 coils on the front, will they rub the fenders?

**PGSigns** · 05-31-2015, 07:16 PM

I would say yes. That is a lot of tire for that drop.
Jimmy

Hollow65 · 05-31-2015, 07:48 PM

My 27" tires almost rub on my truck with a 4" drop.

Mathew21 · 05-31-2015, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollow65

My 27" tires almost rub on my truck with a 4" drop.

Yeah mine too.

BR3W CITY · 05-31-2015, 08:21 PM

I'm a little over 4" in the front and a regular blazer tire like a 235/70/15 clears but could hit the inner fender before I upgraded front shocks.

SnS C10 · 05-31-2015, 10:08 PM

Ok thanks guys. What a bummer

SnS C10 · 06-25-2015, 03:06 PM

If I cut 1.5 coils off that would be around 3 inches of drop. At 3 inch inch drop it will rub on the turn you think?

SnS C10 · 06-25-2015, 03:08 PM

Couple pictures of how it sits now

chevy_mike · 06-25-2015, 05:23 PM

My buddy had 3" drop with 31" tires and it rubbed all the time. He went to a 27-28" tall tire and has mostly eliminated all the rub.

ol_skool_chevy · 06-25-2015, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

My buddy had 3" drop with 31" tires and it rubbed all the time. He went to a 27-28" tall tire and has mostly eliminated all the rub.

rubs where...inner- outer...top?

WOLFMANmike · 06-26-2015, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

My buddy had 3" drop with 31" tires and it rubbed all the time. He went to a 27-28" tall tire and has mostly eliminated all the rub.

i believe im the buddy Chevy Mike is talking about lol i had them on the front and they rubbed all the time ever bump and turn you make they will rub i changed them out to a 28 tall tire in the front and no more rubbing bumps and turns are fine .... however tho that being said . i love lowered trucks and i can totally understand wanting it lowered .. but let me warn you before you go cutting springs to drop it .. its going to ride very ruff it will always be on the rubber bump stops .. so then you figure like most would ok ill just take them out bad idea to as they also serve as a stop for over extending your steering so now going lock to lock you can go to far and damage stuff .. i cant tell you enough to save your cash and buy a drop spindle set and springs to do it right .. im not the one who lowered my truck buy cutting springs but i hate the way she rides and am now going to be doing a drop spindle set to fix it right ... if you like they way your truck rides now but just hate its height trust me leave it up in the sky for now and get a kit .... happy truckin bro

BR3W CITY · 06-26-2015, 12:43 AM

Most that rub hit the top-inside of the inner fender first (actually the bolt heads stick about 1/2" further, meaning you can catch the tire on those pointy fender bolts), followed by the sway bar if its got one.

Usually the inside part doesn't rub too bad unless your running something like a wide-20 where the the rim/tire and the slope of the inner-fender try to occupy the same space.

Wolfman - dude use some capital letters that block 'o text is tough to read.

SnS C10 · 06-26-2015, 04:53 PM

Well I already cut the springs 1.5 coils. I have done this plenty of times before and I like the stiffer ride. I'm going tomorrow to pick up some 215/65/15 tires. I'll post pictures once they are on!

Slow Build · 06-26-2015, 11:54 PM

Seems like your going from one extreme to another. 215/65/15's are only around 26" tall and pretty skinny. What look are you going for? I run 275/60/15's all the way around on 8" rally wheels with no rubbing. They are 28" tall which I feel is the ideal size for the front of these trucks.

SnS C10 · 06-27-2015, 01:22 PM

Well I cut the springs and mounted the 31 inch tall tires. No rub at all. However, I didn't like the look so I ditched the all terrains and pit on some 225/60/15 potent as and wow it sits extremely low

Uptown83 · 06-27-2015, 03:32 PM

post a pic!

WOLFMANmike · 06-27-2015, 04:32 PM

Lets see the results

dougf · 06-27-2015, 06:03 PM

Pic!

I've done similar stuff, changed this or that without having a plan and ended up spending more in the long run. One example would be spending about 300 to redo my whole brake system (drums all around w/stock master cylinder) never drove it and now I want discs in the front and a dual master and booster. Make sure to sit down and understand your desired end state and don't waste time and money. Not saying you will, but perhaps you may have displayed this tendency (just a little lol) and just offering some friendly advice.

SnS C10 · 06-27-2015, 07:05 PM

Ok guys here's a few pics. Like I said before...1.5 coils cut. Bridgestone potenza 225/60/15 front tires. 31x10.5x15 rears and the rear is stock height. It drives way better and handles better now and sure does get a ton of looks! I'll include a before and after

SnS C10 · 06-28-2015, 03:50 PM

Looking at the pics, I really need to order some 4 " drop rear springs

Uptown83 · 06-28-2015, 04:32 PM

Looks a lot better!
Definitely need to drop the rear though

05-31-2015, 02:29 PM	#1
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? I have 31x10.5x15 all terrain tires on my half ton 64 Chevy. If I cut 1.5 coils on the front, will they rub the fenders?

05-31-2015, 07:16 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? I would say yes. That is a lot of tire for that drop. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

05-31-2015, 07:48 PM	#3
Hollow65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 409	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? My 27" tires almost rub on my truck with a 4" drop. __________________ At my worst I'm at my best

05-31-2015, 08:21 PM	#5
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? I'm a little over 4" in the front and a regular blazer tire like a 235/70/15 clears but could hit the inner fender before I upgraded front shocks. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

05-31-2015, 10:08 PM	#6
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? Ok thanks guys. What a bummer

06-25-2015, 03:06 PM	#7
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? If I cut 1.5 coils off that would be around 3 inches of drop. At 3 inch inch drop it will rub on the turn you think?

06-25-2015, 03:08 PM	#8
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? Couple pictures of how it sits now Attached Images

06-25-2015, 05:23 PM	#9
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? My buddy had 3" drop with 31" tires and it rubbed all the time. He went to a 27-28" tall tire and has mostly eliminated all the rub. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

06-26-2015, 12:43 AM	#12
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? Most that rub hit the top-inside of the inner fender first (actually the bolt heads stick about 1/2" further, meaning you can catch the tire on those pointy fender bolts), followed by the sway bar if its got one. Usually the inside part doesn't rub too bad unless your running something like a wide-20 where the the rim/tire and the slope of the inner-fender try to occupy the same space. Wolfman - dude use some capital letters that block 'o text is tough to read. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

06-26-2015, 04:53 PM	#13
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? Well I already cut the springs 1.5 coils. I have done this plenty of times before and I like the stiffer ride. I'm going tomorrow to pick up some 215/65/15 tires. I'll post pictures once they are on!

06-26-2015, 11:54 PM	#14
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? Seems like your going from one extreme to another. 215/65/15's are only around 26" tall and pretty skinny. What look are you going for? I run 275/60/15's all the way around on 8" rally wheels with no rubbing. They are 28" tall which I feel is the ideal size for the front of these trucks. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

06-27-2015, 01:22 PM	#15
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? Well I cut the springs and mounted the 31 inch tall tires. No rub at all. However, I didn't like the look so I ditched the all terrains and pit on some 225/60/15 potent as and wow it sits extremely low

06-27-2015, 03:32 PM	#16
Uptown83 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 38	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? post a pic!

06-27-2015, 04:32 PM	#17
WOLFMANmike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: oceanside CA Posts: 706	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? Lets see the results

06-27-2015, 06:03 PM	#18
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? Pic! I've done similar stuff, changed this or that without having a plan and ended up spending more in the long run. One example would be spending about 300 to redo my whole brake system (drums all around w/stock master cylinder) never drove it and now I want discs in the front and a dual master and booster. Make sure to sit down and understand your desired end state and don't waste time and money. Not saying you will, but perhaps you may have displayed this tendency (just a little lol) and just offering some friendly advice.



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06-27-2015, 07:05 PM	#19
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? Ok guys here's a few pics. Like I said before...1.5 coils cut. Bridgestone potenza 225/60/15 front tires. 31x10.5x15 rears and the rear is stock height. It drives way better and handles better now and sure does get a ton of looks! I'll include a before and after Attached Images

06-28-2015, 03:50 PM	#20
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? Looking at the pics, I really need to order some 4 " drop rear springs

06-28-2015, 04:32 PM	#21
Uptown83 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 38	Re: will these tires clear with cut front coil springs? Looks a lot better! Definitely need to drop the rear though

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