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miket · 07-25-2003, 03:04 PM

If anyone ever wanted to know what 345/55/15 drag radials looked like on a 71 long bed......NOT the look I was after WAYYYYY too big.....going back to 275/60's....

miket · 07-25-2003, 03:05 PM

another pic

miket · 07-25-2003, 03:06 PM

and another...

SEVEND2 · 07-25-2003, 03:07 PM

aye, I went with 295, 50 15's for my rear wheels.

Can ya get a pic from the back gound level so we can see? Do they rub or??

miket · 07-25-2003, 03:07 PM

and another

Zumo · 07-25-2003, 03:08 PM

drop it. Then it will be cool.

miket · 07-25-2003, 03:11 PM

They don't rub by less than a 1/4"....I will see about a lower, from the rear, ground level.....they stick out passed the wheel wells.....

VTKidder · 07-25-2003, 03:18 PM

Wow...those are some meats! I've wondered what size was going to be too large, now I suppose I know! Sorry you're bummed.

lukecp · 07-25-2003, 03:41 PM

They dont look that bad....pretty meaty though

. I'm sure your ZZ502 has a hard time hooking up with 275's...i would either keep the 345s or maybe go with some 295/50R15's. Either way, you are proably going to need a 10" wide wheel. It will keep the tires from looking balloned on the wheel.

Pumkin Truck · 07-25-2003, 04:00 PM

i like them, i think they make your truck look "hard" (er) than it already does.

miket · 07-25-2003, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the comments.....back to 275's now....by the way...those were 10" wide wheels....and this little experiment cost me $70 so far...not including the shipping to return these tires. If they don't credit me then the number goes to well over $400.....

295's are too low a profile tire to match whats on the front.....unless I go to a lower profile tire al the way around.....which would cause me to lower the truck.....which isn't really what I want to do....so....I dunno....

jef5150 · 07-25-2003, 04:25 PM

personal preference ,id drop the front an 1" or 2 and leave the rear alone....jeff

Blue_71 · 07-25-2003, 05:07 PM

i think it looks sweet! what size wheels and tires on the front?

miket · 07-25-2003, 07:17 PM

well guys the 275's are back on. I didn't want the almost tubbed-prostreet look I have the Chevelle (Pic) thats definitely there....I was shotting for a 1/2inch wider 275/60 profile tire but they just don't make one.

The pics didn't really show it but it looked like one fo those stock Revells models I built when I was a kid and then stuck these HUGE rear tires under it, and jacked the rear up to get 'em to fit...

I am just not there.....I was looking for more of a sleeper.

miket · 07-25-2003, 07:18 PM

Sorry blue71...the fronts are 15X8 with 275X60/15's....

Class of 69 · 07-25-2003, 07:47 PM

Sorry it wasn't what you were looking for....I thought it looked BAD ASS !!

casey · 07-25-2003, 09:15 PM

I liked it too

ratrod67 · 07-25-2003, 09:40 PM

Those are the size I want for mine. I have a 29 12.5 15 M/T Sportsman now.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 07-25-2003, 10:13 PM

I liked it also... and with a 502 i bet you needed more traction..
Randy

DennyB · 07-26-2003, 12:30 AM

I liked them as well

ChrisK10 · 07-26-2003, 12:50 AM

They looked pretty good to me!

miket · 07-26-2003, 01:20 AM

Well,

For those of you that liked it....I haven't returned the tires yet...

Plus I have another set of rally wheels...15X8 and 15X10...

The front wheels need paint....

I have chrome trim rings for all...

BF Goodrich Drag Radials-345-55-15--were $175 ea

You can have all four wheels plus trim rings AND the cool drag radials for $650 plus shipping....the drag radials cost me $400....

Terms of the deal are:

Money order first...including shipping which I will get....

I will ship 36hrs after reciept of money order and it clears the bank...

Any takers??????

I need to know by noon pst saturday (tomorrow), otherwise I will return them.

SweetandLong68 · 07-26-2003, 04:02 AM

Damn man that is some MEAT!!!

A 345 is pretty freakin wide! Looks good but almost too much like you are saying. But with that 502 I can understand your dislike of so much wheelspin

hehe

lata
CHRIS

miket · 07-26-2003, 11:20 AM

A posi would help...which is next....

SweetandLong68 · 07-26-2003, 12:13 PM

Yes...posi would definetly help

07-25-2003, 03:04 PM	#1
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	okay looks stupid amd I am bummed.... If anyone ever wanted to know what 345/55/15 drag radials looked like on a 71 long bed......NOT the look I was after WAYYYYY too big.....going back to 275/60's.... Attached Images __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

07-25-2003, 03:05 PM	#2
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SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,146	aye, I went with 295, 50 15's for my rear wheels. Can ya get a pic from the back gound level so we can see? Do they rub or?? __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

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07-25-2003, 03:08 PM	#6
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07-25-2003, 03:11 PM	#7
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	They don't rub by less than a 1/4"....I will see about a lower, from the rear, ground level.....they stick out passed the wheel wells..... Attached Images __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

07-25-2003, 03:18 PM	#8
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Wow...those are some meats! I've wondered what size was going to be too large, now I suppose I know! Sorry you're bummed.

07-25-2003, 03:41 PM	#9
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	They dont look that bad....pretty meaty though . I'm sure your ZZ502 has a hard time hooking up with 275's...i would either keep the 345s or maybe go with some 295/50R15's. Either way, you are proably going to need a 10" wide wheel. It will keep the tires from looking balloned on the wheel. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-25-2003, 04:00 PM	#10
Pumkin Truck Thats just prime! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 720	i like them, i think they make your truck look "hard" (er) than it already does. __________________ 69 GMC short bed stepside with a wimpy six that can barely pull itself. 99 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1 Bad 5.7ltr LS1

07-25-2003, 04:15 PM	#11
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Thanks for the comments.....back to 275's now....by the way...those were 10" wide wheels....and this little experiment cost me $70 so far...not including the shipping to return these tires. If they don't credit me then the number goes to well over $400..... 295's are too low a profile tire to match whats on the front.....unless I go to a lower profile tire al the way around.....which would cause me to lower the truck.....which isn't really what I want to do....so....I dunno.... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

07-25-2003, 04:25 PM	#12
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	drop it.... personal preference ,id drop the front an 1" or 2 and leave the rear alone....jeff Attached Images

07-25-2003, 07:17 PM	#14
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	well guys the 275's are back on. I didn't want the almost tubbed-prostreet look I have the Chevelle (Pic) thats definitely there....I was shotting for a 1/2inch wider 275/60 profile tire but they just don't make one. The pics didn't really show it but it looked like one fo those stock Revells models I built when I was a kid and then stuck these HUGE rear tires under it, and jacked the rear up to get 'em to fit... I am just not there.....I was looking for more of a sleeper. Attached Images __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

07-25-2003, 07:18 PM	#15
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Sorry blue71...the fronts are 15X8 with 275X60/15's.... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

07-25-2003, 07:47 PM	#16
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Sorry it wasn't what you were looking for....I thought it looked BAD ASS !! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..



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07-25-2003, 09:15 PM	#17
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I liked it too

07-25-2003, 09:40 PM	#18
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Those are the size I want for mine. I have a 29 12.5 15 M/T Sportsman now.

07-25-2003, 10:13 PM	#19
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	I liked it also... and with a 502 i bet you needed more traction.. Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

07-26-2003, 12:30 AM	#20
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	I liked them as well __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

07-26-2003, 12:50 AM	#21
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07-26-2003, 01:20 AM	#22
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Well, For those of you that liked it....I haven't returned the tires yet... Plus I have another set of rally wheels...15X8 and 15X10... The front wheels need paint.... I have chrome trim rings for all... BF Goodrich Drag Radials-345-55-15--were $175 ea You can have all four wheels plus trim rings AND the cool drag radials for $650 plus shipping....the drag radials cost me $400.... Terms of the deal are: Money order first...including shipping which I will get.... I will ship 36hrs after reciept of money order and it clears the bank... Any takers?????? I need to know by noon pst saturday (tomorrow), otherwise I will return them. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

07-26-2003, 04:02 AM	#23
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	Damn man that is some MEAT!!! A 345 is pretty freakin wide! Looks good but almost too much like you are saying. But with that 502 I can understand your dislike of so much wheelspin hehe lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

07-26-2003, 11:20 AM	#24
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	A posi would help...which is next.... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

07-26-2003, 12:13 PM	#25
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	Yes...posi would definetly help __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

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