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04-18-2014, 08:11 PM | #1 |
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Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
Hey guys, I just scored some factory steelies and was wondering what size tires you are running? They are going on my 1/2 ton swb. I was thinking P255/60r15. Anyone have pics of this size tire on the factory steelies?
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04-19-2014, 12:11 AM | #2 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
235/75 should be close to the stock size. 255/70 and 275/60 will all be about the same height. I ran 255/70 on the rear of my last couple of trucks, and it fills the wheel wells really well in the rear on a lowered truck as well. The 275/60 might be a little wide for a 7" wheel though.
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04-19-2014, 12:26 AM | #3 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
I guess I should've mentioned that I don't want the factory size. I just wanted to see the P255's to see how they sit on the rim. I like the tires to balloon a little bit.
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04-19-2014, 12:59 AM | #4 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
i could show ya soon as i figure out how to load a pic
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04-19-2014, 10:11 AM | #5 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
255/70 to fill out wheel wells best.
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04-19-2014, 10:32 AM | #6 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
I run 255/60r15's on my Camaro. I think they would look small on a truck unless it was lowered. We'll see if somebody posts a pic.
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04-19-2014, 11:24 AM | #7 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
Here is my truck currently with 275/60r15's. It is lowered 2/5. The reason I was thinking 255/60's was because these tires are 60 series and I like the way fill up the wheel well. Do you think 255/70's will have a similar effect?
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04-19-2014, 11:35 AM | #8 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
60's have a shorter sidewall height vs 70's given the same section width (255/60 is shorter vs 255/70).
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04-19-2014, 11:35 AM | #9 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
255/60 will be shorter and narrower than a 275/60. 255/70 will be taller and narrower than a 275/60.
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04-19-2014, 11:41 AM | #10 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
Thank you! That was the response I was looking for.
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04-19-2014, 11:49 AM | #11 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
Here's a calculator that gives a visual comparison>>> http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tir...5r15-255-60r15
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
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315/55-15 rear
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04-19-2014, 12:26 PM | #13 | |
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04-19-2014, 11:51 AM | #14 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
This size calculator will help you find the difference between them.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html |
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04-19-2014, 12:24 PM | #16 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
I use the calculator that always works (the one on my phone or desk or piece of paper & pen in front of me).
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04-19-2014, 12:27 PM | #17 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
Or a coffee shop napkin? I've used those lots of times
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04-19-2014, 12:34 PM | #18 |
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Re: Just scored factory wheels, need tire sizes
Well.... no coffee shop visits here. Now, bar napkins.....
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