Tire size on a dropped '71 suburban? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Scrubby · 09-15-2005, 03:32 PM

I'm looking at dropping my '71 suburban about 4/6. ECE recommends spindles and springs in the front and bags in the back because of the weight of the suburban. So, I am thinking that is how I am going to go.

I want to run 15x8 truck rally wheels on it, but I need tire size suggestions. For ease I would like run the same size on all four corners. What do you guys think would look good and fit?

milehightoyz · 09-15-2005, 04:53 PM

275-60-15

Z28Owner · 09-15-2005, 05:08 PM

Thats what I got all way around too, 4.5 drop in front.

Musclerodz · 09-15-2005, 05:40 PM

Uniroyal Tiger Paws. Best truck tire made in my opinion if you are going to run stock type wheels. Best dry, rain, snow, ice tire I have ever used. Any they are good for 80K if you maintain them.

Mike

72MARIO · 09-15-2005, 07:15 PM

here is a shot of my truck. 275 60 back and 255 60 front. about a 4/6 drop.

Scrubby · 09-15-2005, 10:45 PM

Thanks for the info and pics guys! Looks like 275/60/15 is the way to go.

09-15-2005, 03:32 PM	#1
Scrubby Check out GMTrucks.org Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise, Id Posts: 284	Tire size on a dropped '71 suburban? I'm looking at dropping my '71 suburban about 4/6. ECE recommends spindles and springs in the front and bags in the back because of the weight of the suburban. So, I am thinking that is how I am going to go. I want to run 15x8 truck rally wheels on it, but I need tire size suggestions. For ease I would like run the same size on all four corners. What do you guys think would look good and fit?

09-15-2005, 05:08 PM	#3
Z28Owner ......................... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: benton, ky Posts: 285	Thats what I got all way around too, 4.5 drop in front. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Chevy C-10 350/350 3:42 eaton

09-15-2005, 05:40 PM	#4
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Uniroyal Tiger Paws. Best truck tire made in my opinion if you are going to run stock type wheels. Best dry, rain, snow, ice tire I have ever used. Any they are good for 80K if you maintain them. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

09-15-2005, 07:15 PM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	here is a shot of my truck. 275 60 back and 255 60 front. about a 4/6 drop. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

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09-15-2005, 04:53 PM	#2
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	275-60-15

09-15-2005, 10:45 PM	#6
Scrubby Check out GMTrucks.org Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise, Id Posts: 284	Thanks for the info and pics guys! Looks like 275/60/15 is the way to go.



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