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**michael bustamante** · 05-04-2019, 11:53 AM

Okay so I'm going to be running 15 by 10s in the rear with 295 50 15 and 15 x 7 in the front but I don't know what would be a good size front tire for this. my truck is a 67 short bed Stepside with 3 and 1/2 inch drop in the front with drop spindles and 4 inch drop in the rear. So it has a pretty good rake. What do you guys think?

**RodnRudy** · 05-04-2019, 12:28 PM

I'd go for a 225/60/15 on the front. That tire will be 1" shorter than your rear and look correct I think. Here's a link to a site where you can visualize the tire sizes.
https://tiresize.com/calculator/

**HO455** · 05-04-2019, 01:27 PM

295/50/15's with 245/60/15's that were on the Burban when I got it. With that combination the front and rear tires have the same outside diameter. Sorry that the photos are not better but maybe this helps you.

dave`12 · 05-04-2019, 02:31 PM

Here is mine, I think it might have looked better a little taller, but you might like it.

rims are 15 x 10

275 60 is the size

Mike C · 05-04-2019, 09:19 PM

Best mod I did on my 69 short step was getting away from 15" wheels and tires. I'm running 17's all the way around now. 8's in the front and 9's in the rear with 235 55 17 and 275 55 17 respectively.

Just don't see why a build would include 15's at this point. More options in tire size, wheel choice, and backspacing and they clear better IMO.

Just say no to 15" wheel combos.

**HO455** · 05-05-2019, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dave`12

Here is mine, I think it might have looked better a little taller, but you might like it.

rims are 15 x 10

275 60 is the size

Your truck is beautiful. Just rolling perfection!

dave`12 · 05-05-2019, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Your truck is beautiful. Just rolling perfection!

Wow what an encouraging thing to say. She is far from perfect, but your comment helps validate the uncounted hours I have spent working on her.

**jocko** · 05-04-2019, 09:48 PM

Personally, I would let the suspension establish the rake, or leveling, or whatever you're shooting for stance-wise, and search for a front tire that has close to or slightly less than the outer diameter of the rear tire (since you are already set on it). Tire Rack and Tire Barn have pretty user friendly websites that allow you to search by size and see specs - you can do it with any tire, BFG T/As are available in almost any size, so that's a good one to do the search with to determine what size is about right to match the diameter you're looking for. Then you can search for that size in the tire you want (if different than a BFG T/A). That at least helps you see what is available. It's just personal opinion - but, to me, when the tires are used to establish rake rather than the suspension, the front tires tend to look too short and squat with too low of an aspect ratio.
EDIT: I realize now I just said about the same thing that HO455 said. But he had pics!!

**michael bustamante** · 05-04-2019, 11:00 PM

The picks up a lot and less thanks a lot! And Jocko understand what you're saying. The check already sits at a rate. I'm just looking for a good Tire to match their ears and feeling the wheel well pretty decently without looking like all Tire. From the link you gave me, it looks like my best bet is going to be the 245 60 15

05-04-2019, 11:53 AM	#1
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Need your help on tire size fellas Okay so I'm going to be running 15 by 10s in the rear with 295 50 15 and 15 x 7 in the front but I don't know what would be a good size front tire for this. my truck is a 67 short bed Stepside with 3 and 1/2 inch drop in the front with drop spindles and 4 inch drop in the rear. So it has a pretty good rake. What do you guys think? __________________ 1967custom

05-04-2019, 12:28 PM	#2
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 932	Re: Need your help on tire size fellas I'd go for a 225/60/15 on the front. That tire will be 1" shorter than your rear and look correct I think. Here's a link to a site where you can visualize the tire sizes. https://tiresize.com/calculator/ __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

05-04-2019, 01:27 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Need your help on tire size fellas 295/50/15's with 245/60/15's that were on the Burban when I got it. With that combination the front and rear tires have the same outside diameter. Sorry that the photos are not better but maybe this helps you. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 Last edited by HO455; 05-05-2019 at 07:56 AM. Reason: -2 spelling

05-04-2019, 02:31 PM	#4
dave`12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Placid florida Posts: 599	Re: Need your help on tire size fellas Here is mine, I think it might have looked better a little taller, but you might like it. rims are 15 x 10 275 60 is the size Attached Images __________________ 1967 C-10 4-speed, 350v8

05-04-2019, 09:19 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Need your help on tire size fellas Best mod I did on my 69 short step was getting away from 15" wheels and tires. I'm running 17's all the way around now. 8's in the front and 9's in the rear with 235 55 17 and 275 55 17 respectively. Just don't see why a build would include 15's at this point. More options in tire size, wheel choice, and backspacing and they clear better IMO. Just say no to 15" wheel combos. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-04-2019, 09:48 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Need your help on tire size fellas Personally, I would let the suspension establish the rake, or leveling, or whatever you're shooting for stance-wise, and search for a front tire that has close to or slightly less than the outer diameter of the rear tire (since you are already set on it). Tire Rack and Tire Barn have pretty user friendly websites that allow you to search by size and see specs - you can do it with any tire, BFG T/As are available in almost any size, so that's a good one to do the search with to determine what size is about right to match the diameter you're looking for. Then you can search for that size in the tire you want (if different than a BFG T/A). That at least helps you see what is available. It's just personal opinion - but, to me, when the tires are used to establish rake rather than the suspension, the front tires tend to look too short and squat with too low of an aspect ratio. EDIT: I realize now I just said about the same thing that HO455 said. But he had pics!!

05-04-2019, 11:00 PM	#9
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Need your help on tire size fellas The picks up a lot and less thanks a lot! And Jocko understand what you're saying. The check already sits at a rate. I'm just looking for a good Tire to match their ears and feeling the wheel well pretty decently without looking like all Tire. From the link you gave me, it looks like my best bet is going to be the 245 60 15 __________________ 1967custom



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