Staggered tire sizes, opinions? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

xtreme80 · 03-20-2008, 09:36 AM

I just bought two new tires today. Truck has like a 3/4 drop.

I have 225/70/15's in the front and I'm going to be putting 255/70/15 in the rear. They are noticably wider with only a slightly taller overall diameter, so I'm interested to see what they will look like with my drop.

If I don't like the look, I'm just gonna get two new ones for the front to match the rear.

Anyone done this on the rallies before? What do you guys think? I'm still undecided but excited to try it!

xtreme80 · 03-21-2008, 09:48 AM

Wow 48 views and no replies huh...

If anyone cares, I put them on, and it looks good like this.

pete379 · 03-21-2008, 07:10 PM

Got any pics? I'm looking at doing the same to my 81.

BowTieOgre · 03-21-2008, 07:19 PM

Sorry I didnt see this post when you asked. Here is my truck with 275/60s in the back and 255/60s in the front. The only thing I would change is maybe go with a 15x7 rally wheel in the front instead of the 15x8.

SCOTI · 03-21-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by xtreme80

....Anyone done this on the rallies before? What do you guys think? I'm still undecided but excited to try it!

I've never ran the same size tires front & rear in my 25yrs of owning/operating vehicles. I'll go out on a limb & say it will work ok.

xtreme80 · 03-21-2008, 11:31 PM

Wow BowTie that is sweet!

Mine doesnt look nearly that good! My problem is that the only tire I could find within my price range was a little too tall, but it was my only option for a staggered size.

I think your sizes look great and that will probably be my next combo.

SCOTI · 03-22-2008, 02:06 AM

IIRC, I currently have 225/75's on 6.5" ralleys (F) & 255/70's on 8" ralleys (R) on my 74.

mtndewmaniac66 · 03-22-2008, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme80

I just bought two new tires today. Truck has like a 3/4 drop.

I have 225/70/15's in the front and I'm going to be putting 255/70/15 in the rear. They are noticably wider with only a slightly taller overall diameter, so I'm interested to see what they will look like with my drop.

If I don't like the look, I'm just gonna get two new ones for the front to match the rear.

Anyone done this on the rallies before? What do you guys think? I'm still undecided but excited to try it!

My four wheel drives definitely run the same size tires all around, (for obvious reasons) but I have always ran different size front vs. rear tires since I can remember. My chevy is staggered. I won't state the current tire sizes, but hey! We are just coming out of winter here! My warm season tires will be going back on this weekend, if all goes well.

nico · 03-25-2008, 04:22 AM

Here's my 84 SWB with 245/60 and 275/60 Radial T/A's... The wheels are 15x6 and 15x8 Cragar SS's.

xtreme80 · 03-26-2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nico

Here's my 84 SWB with 245/60 and 275/60 Radial T/A's... The wheels are 15x6 and 15x8 Cragar SS's.

Awesome stance man! That's really what I need to do with mine! I hate spending money on tires, but I think I may eventually have to go with some like that!

nico · 03-26-2008, 06:32 AM

Thanks... The stance is pretty close to what I want. It has spindles in the front and shackles/hangers/one leaf removed in the rear. With all same-size tires it sits perfectly level, but has a pretty good rake with the 245's and 275's.

Look around tire shops for 275-60-15's, they are a very common size. A buddy of mine comes across 6-8 used ones each month. I bought four for $60 and have burned them off, better than new. Soon it will be time for some more...

03-20-2008, 09:36 AM	#1
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Staggered tire sizes, opinions? I just bought two new tires today. Truck has like a 3/4 drop. I have 225/70/15's in the front and I'm going to be putting 255/70/15 in the rear. They are noticably wider with only a slightly taller overall diameter, so I'm interested to see what they will look like with my drop. If I don't like the look, I'm just gonna get two new ones for the front to match the rear. Anyone done this on the rallies before? What do you guys think? I'm still undecided but excited to try it!

03-21-2008, 09:48 AM	#2
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Staggered tire sizes, opinions? Wow 48 views and no replies huh... If anyone cares, I put them on, and it looks good like this.

03-21-2008, 07:10 PM	#3
pete379 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 12	Re: Staggered tire sizes, opinions? Got any pics? I'm looking at doing the same to my 81.

03-21-2008, 07:19 PM	#4
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Staggered tire sizes, opinions? Sorry I didnt see this post when you asked. Here is my truck with 275/60s in the back and 255/60s in the front. The only thing I would change is maybe go with a 15x7 rally wheel in the front instead of the 15x8. Attached Images __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

03-21-2008, 11:31 PM	#6
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Staggered tire sizes, opinions? Wow BowTie that is sweet! Mine doesnt look nearly that good! My problem is that the only tire I could find within my price range was a little too tall, but it was my only option for a staggered size. I think your sizes look great and that will probably be my next combo.

03-22-2008, 02:06 AM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Staggered tire sizes, opinions? IIRC, I currently have 225/75's on 6.5" ralleys (F) & 255/70's on 8" ralleys (R) on my 74. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-25-2008, 04:22 AM	#9
nico Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 153	Re: Staggered tire sizes, opinions? Here's my 84 SWB with 245/60 and 275/60 Radial T/A's... The wheels are 15x6 and 15x8 Cragar SS's.

03-26-2008, 06:32 AM	#11
nico Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 153	Re: Staggered tire sizes, opinions? Thanks... The stance is pretty close to what I want. It has spindles in the front and shackles/hangers/one leaf removed in the rear. With all same-size tires it sits perfectly level, but has a pretty good rake with the 245's and 275's. Look around tire shops for 275-60-15's, they are a very common size. A buddy of mine comes across 6-8 used ones each month. I bought four for $60 and have burned them off, better than new. Soon it will be time for some more...



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