Can I fit 275/55/17's up front? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ford Assassin · 02-18-2009, 08:15 PM

Hey guys, I just picked up a set of brand new Escalade 17" chrome rims for next to nothing. They have 5.5" of backspacing and they are nearly 8" wide. I already know I'll need spacers to make them work, but I wondered if you guys think I'll have any issues running 275/60/17 (29" tall ) tires up front? The reason being is I can get a great price on all 4 and I know 275/60/17's will clear the rear with ease. Plu having the same size tires all the way around will allow tire rotations, etc.

I have Brothers 3" drop springs up front, but it looks like it only dropped it 2" (maybe because the LSx motor weighes less that a SBC?). Also, if it makes any difference I will be swapping to a '73-'87 front disc brake setup (with 6 lug rotors) prior to installing the rims/tires.

Thanks guys!!

jgreene0717 · 02-18-2009, 10:23 PM

You should not have a problem I have 275/60/15 all the way around with a 3.5 in front drop. But they are only 28". If I where you though I would put a 255 or less on front. I will be putting a 235 on front of mine by the end of the week.

Ford Assassin · 02-18-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jgreene0717

If I where you though I would put a 255 or less on front

Why is that?

jgreene0717 · 02-19-2009, 02:40 PM

To me it just looks better on these trucks. The front track on these trucks look wider than the rear so when you put the wide tire in front it just does not look as good to me. But as I said I think it would work fine.

Ackattack · 02-19-2009, 03:14 PM

I had 275/50/17s with 2.5" drop spindles on my GMC without ever having problems.

kcjones · 02-19-2009, 07:16 PM

I have a 4.5" drop with 255/50/17s on the front...was going to put 275/55/17's on the front (what I have on the back), but it's too wide - the tires would rub on both inner and outer when taking corners if any body lean or bump. A 255 on a 8" rim with 4" bs is about as wide/far out as you wanna go.

If you go with 8" with 5" bs, you'll be okay on the outer fender, but definitely get running on the inside. A shorter (27-28") tire might be okay at 275...

Ford Assassin · 02-19-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kcjones

I have a 4.5" drop with 255/50/17s on the front...was going to put 275/55/17's on the front (what I have on the back), but it's too wide - the tires would rub on both inner and outer when taking corners if any body lean or bump. A 255 on a 8" rim with 4" bs is about as wide/far out as you wanna go.

If you go with 8" with 5" bs, you'll be okay on the outer fender, but definitely get running on the inside. A shorter (27-28") tire might be okay at 275...

Sounds good dude, thanks for the input. I'll prob end up with 255/60/17's up front and 275/55/17 is the back.

texanidiot25 · 02-19-2009, 09:52 PM

The 265/60 is what I had on my mock-up 17" wheel if I remember right. It cleared at full lock plenty fine, even with out a spacer put on.

Andy4639 · 02-19-2009, 10:12 PM

I have 255/60r17 all the way around with 3" drop with coils.

02-18-2009, 08:15 PM	#1
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Can I fit 275/55/17's up front? Hey guys, I just picked up a set of brand new Escalade 17" chrome rims for next to nothing. They have 5.5" of backspacing and they are nearly 8" wide. I already know I'll need spacers to make them work, but I wondered if you guys think I'll have any issues running 275/60/17 (29" tall ) tires up front? The reason being is I can get a great price on all 4 and I know 275/60/17's will clear the rear with ease. Plu having the same size tires all the way around will allow tire rotations, etc. I have Brothers 3" drop springs up front, but it looks like it only dropped it 2" (maybe because the LSx motor weighes less that a SBC?). Also, if it makes any difference I will be swapping to a '73-'87 front disc brake setup (with 6 lug rotors) prior to installing the rims/tires. Thanks guys!! __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608 Last edited by Ford Assassin; 02-19-2009 at 09:31 PM.

02-18-2009, 10:23 PM	#2
jgreene0717 Jason Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 152	Re: Can I fit 275/55/17's up front? You should not have a problem I have 275/60/15 all the way around with a 3.5 in front drop. But they are only 28". If I where you though I would put a 255 or less on front. I will be putting a 235 on front of mine by the end of the week.

02-19-2009, 02:40 PM	#4
jgreene0717 Jason Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 152	Re: Can I fit 275/55/17's up front? To me it just looks better on these trucks. The front track on these trucks look wider than the rear so when you put the wide tire in front it just does not look as good to me. But as I said I think it would work fine.

02-19-2009, 03:14 PM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Can I fit 275/55/17's up front? I had 275/50/17s with 2.5" drop spindles on my GMC without ever having problems. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

02-19-2009, 07:16 PM	#6
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Can I fit 275/55/17's up front? I have a 4.5" drop with 255/50/17s on the front...was going to put 275/55/17's on the front (what I have on the back), but it's too wide - the tires would rub on both inner and outer when taking corners if any body lean or bump. A 255 on a 8" rim with 4" bs is about as wide/far out as you wanna go. If you go with 8" with 5" bs, you'll be okay on the outer fender, but definitely get running on the inside. A shorter (27-28") tire might be okay at 275... __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

02-19-2009, 09:52 PM	#8
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Can I fit 275/55/17's up front? The 265/60 is what I had on my mock-up 17" wheel if I remember right. It cleared at full lock plenty fine, even with out a spacer put on.

02-19-2009, 10:12 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Can I fit 275/55/17's up front? I have 255/60r17 all the way around with 3" drop with coils. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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