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1FAST68 · 06-08-2008, 11:53 AM

I can't decide on what tire wheel combo. I want 10-12" of tread on back and not sure on front, but I want the back to be 28-29" tall.

15's or 18's, no 20's. It seems like when the tires get wider they get shorter.

Ya'll show me some pics and put the sizes on there so I can decide. Thanks

HuggerCST · 06-08-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FAST68

I can't decide on what tire wheel combo. I want 10-12" of tread on back and not sure on front, but I want the back to be 28-29" tall.

15's or 18's, no 20's. It seems like when the tires get wider they get shorter.

Ya'll show me some pics and put the sizes on there so I can decide. Thanks

I've been spending WAY too much time researching this very thing.

I've been looking for the right combo for 17s. 275/50s look great on the rear, and are about 28" tall, but I can't find a matching 28" tall tire for the front that is not quite so wide. 255/50s are a little short for me. 275/55s and 235/65s are close, but about 29" tall. Here's a good tire size calculator to play with. http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
I've found that if you do a search here for the size tires that you're interested in, like 275/50/17 for instance, you will get some good pics.

70c10 · 06-08-2008, 08:07 PM

29x18.5x15 Hoosiers on the rear of this truck I snagged off the net

ratrod67 · 06-08-2008, 08:54 PM

Link to my old 72 LWB.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=231989

1FAST68 · 06-08-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ratrod67

Link to my old 72 LWB.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=231989

That looks good what wheels are those?

ratrod67 · 06-09-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1FAST68

That looks good what wheels are those?

Centerline telstars

ProStreet68SB · 06-09-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 70c10

29x18.5x15 Hoosiers on the rear of this truck I snagged off the net

Any clue what kind of drop is on that? My dads truck should be getting dropped soon and that sits really nice, except we have 31x18.5 hoosiers under the back end.

Longhorn Man · 06-08-2008, 09:26 PM

275/60 R 15s are 10 inches(ish) wide and 28 inches (ish) tall... depends on who makes the tire. I've seen one marked that sixe be almost 12 inches wide.

You'd think with the 275 part of that equation being a simple measurement (275mm) they'd be able to get it right.

caminokid · 06-08-2008, 09:36 PM

Here is my 69 stepper. 30X10.50 15's
Using later model 4X4 Rims

Wootdog · 06-08-2008, 10:14 PM

I am on the road so I can't show you pics. But I have P295/60/15 Firestone Indy 500s. They are the right height you ask about and when mounted to a ten inch rim (Weld Pro Stars) they squat to 13 inches wide.
Kerry

titandesigns · 06-08-2008, 10:23 PM

i have 29-12.50-15's on 12 inch welds with 7.5 back space i think a 15.5 would also fit but didnt wanna rub them so i went with the 12.50's

Bob D · 06-08-2008, 10:49 PM

275/60/15's on the front and rear on 8" steel wheels. The front one shouldnt stick out quite that far, frame is bent a little.

Bob

Bob 68327 · 06-08-2008, 11:50 PM

275/60/15 BFG on 15x11 steel rally's

1FAST68 · 06-08-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by titandesigns

i have 29-12.50-15's on 12 inch welds with 7.5 back space i think a 15.5 would also fit but didnt wanna rub them so i went with the 12.50's

What brand tire is that?

whatnow123 · 06-09-2008, 01:19 AM

Here is my truck.

Rims are 17 x 8 and 17 x 10 with 4.5BS. Tires on the rear are 285-60-17 and the fronts are 275-50-17 (think that is what the fronts are anyway).

There are a few more photos in my build thread below.

**raggedjim** · 06-10-2008, 02:23 PM

Here's one that's kinda fun to play with...

http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

and another...

http://webrodder.com/calculators/Hub-Wheel-Tire.xls

Rg

Mondo · 06-10-2008, 06:04 PM

I like this tire calculator as it has backspacing and plus 1 & 2 sizes for taller rims (though some sized are theoretical).

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp

06-08-2008, 11:53 AM	#1
1FAST68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east, tx Posts: 149	tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires I can't decide on what tire wheel combo. I want 10-12" of tread on back and not sure on front, but I want the back to be 28-29" tall. 15's or 18's, no 20's. It seems like when the tires get wider they get shorter. Ya'll show me some pics and put the sizes on there so I can decide. Thanks

06-08-2008, 08:07 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires 29x18.5x15 Hoosiers on the rear of this truck I snagged off the net Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-08-2008, 08:54 PM	#4
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires Link to my old 72 LWB. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=231989

06-08-2008, 09:26 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires 275/60 R 15s are 10 inches(ish) wide and 28 inches (ish) tall... depends on who makes the tire. I've seen one marked that sixe be almost 12 inches wide. You'd think with the 275 part of that equation being a simple measurement (275mm) they'd be able to get it right.

06-08-2008, 09:36 PM	#9
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires Here is my 69 stepper. 30X10.50 15's Using later model 4X4 Rims __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-08-2008, 10:14 PM	#10
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires I am on the road so I can't show you pics. But I have P295/60/15 Firestone Indy 500s. They are the right height you ask about and when mounted to a ten inch rim (Weld Pro Stars) they squat to 13 inches wide. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

06-08-2008, 10:23 PM	#11
titandesigns Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dover,tn, Posts: 31	Re: tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires i have 29-12.50-15's on 12 inch welds with 7.5 back space i think a 15.5 would also fit but didnt wanna rub them so i went with the 12.50's Attached Images

06-08-2008, 10:49 PM	#12
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires 275/60/15's on the front and rear on 8" steel wheels. The front one shouldnt stick out quite that far, frame is bent a little. Bob Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 swb fleetside SB 355ci. Smog heads Summit 1102 cam Performer intake and carb. Finally in about 1 piece in the yard.

06-08-2008, 11:50 PM	#13
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires 275/60/15 BFG on 15x11 steel rally's Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

06-09-2008, 01:19 AM	#15
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires Here is my truck. Rims are 17 x 8 and 17 x 10 with 4.5BS. Tires on the rear are 285-60-17 and the fronts are 275-50-17 (think that is what the fronts are anyway). There are a few more photos in my build thread below. Attached Images __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

06-10-2008, 02:23 PM	#16
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,460	Re: tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires Here's one that's kinda fun to play with... http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp and another... http://webrodder.com/calculators/Hub-Wheel-Tire.xls Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Last edited by raggedjim; 06-10-2008 at 02:36 PM.

06-10-2008, 06:04 PM	#17
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: tire and wheel ???'s need pics of wide tires I like this tire calculator as it has backspacing and plus 1 & 2 sizes for taller rims (though some sized are theoretical). http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp



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