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08-12-2015, 06:02 AM
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Help on tire size
I'm looking to get some new wheels and tires. I'm
I'm thinking of rocket booster wheels. 20" x 8 1/4 and I'm not sure what size tires to get. I have a 69 that's been lowered and would like some opinions on tire size. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by Scott5; 08-12-2015 at 06:10 AM. |
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08-12-2015, 11:42 AM
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Re: Help on tire size
Here is a pict of my new wheels and tires. Rocket Booster 6's 9 inch width with 275/40/20 with Toyo Proxes St's. I have a 3-5 drop but will probably go another inch or two in the back. Awesome set up. What a difference they make.
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08-12-2015, 06:13 PM
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Re: Help on tire size
Nice looking truck you have there.
I'm not a 20" wheel guy. You need tire that fills up the opening and you need a sidewall IMO as well. Here is my '69 with 4.5" drop front (2" springs 2 1/2" disc spindles) and axle flip in the rear. Fronts are 235 55 17 on 17x8 wheels with 4.5" bs and rears are 275 55 17 with 5" bs on a 17x9 inch rim. 
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08-12-2015, 07:17 PM
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08-12-2015, 07:18 PM
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08-13-2015, 09:49 PM
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Re: Help on tire size
Fronts are 17x8 with 4.5" backspacing and 235 55 17's. Rear is 17x9 with 5" backspacing and 275 55 17's.
Wheels are Summits and tires are Hankooks.
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08-13-2015, 11:25 PM
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Re: Help on tire size
I bought 235's and wish I had gone bigger. Here's a picture of mine. Only picture I have with the Mastercraft tires installed, stock ride height.
Also check this thread with opinions of other board members. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426919
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