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PDomes7277 · 10-21-2007, 11:01 PM

I just purchased some Cragar Street Pro 390's...One thing that I was wondering are the size tires to put on them. Tire sizes confuse me greatly. I am putting them on my 72 c-10 Lowered 2 1/2inch in the front and 4inch in the rear. I would like to put some hearty, tires on them also.

Which size tires (if anyone knows) that they put on a 17x8 wheel? Without having rubbage...and maintaing a good appearance.

On them curently I have the plain rally rims (15x8 with p275/60/15 BF Goodrich tires)which are rubbing due to the drop.

What are some tires ya'll have on yours?

Thanks,
Paul

C10-Driver · 10-22-2007, 12:26 AM

There is a lot of great info in this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=tire+fitment

Here's mine:

Front Wheels: 17x8" with 4.5" backspacing
Front Tires: 255/50-R17
Rear Wheesl: 17x8" with 4.5" backspacing
Rear Tires: 275/55-R17

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I wish I had a wider wheel in the back and will probably be changing wheels soon. The tire size in the back is also a little taller than I'd like especially on an 8" rim... A 275-50-17 would look better IMO.
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PDomes7277 · 10-22-2007, 09:33 PM

Hmmm
275/55/17 tires are not too wide for the rear? I need to keep that in mind when te wheels come in. thanks

C10-Driver · 10-22-2007, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDomes7277

Hmmm
275/55/17 tires are not too wide for the rear? I need to keep that in mind when te wheels come in. thanks

They are definitely not too wide for my truck with the wheels I am running. Rubbing may occur if you have too much backspacing though. Do you know what backspace measurement is on the wheels you ordered?

SCOTI · 10-23-2007, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDomes7277

....I am putting them on my 72 c-10 Lowered 2 1/2inch in the front and 4inch in the rear. I would like to put some hearty, tires on them also..... On them curently I have the plain rally rims (15x8 with p275/60/15 BF Goodrich tires)which are rubbing due to the drop.

Rubbing where? My 68 is/was dropped about 8" in the rear & I ran 275-60/15's & then 255-70/15's on 8" ralleys. The only thing that rubbed was the inside of the tire would occassionally buzz the inside of the wheel-tub from the rotted original wood floor allowing the bed to shift.

What's the back-spacing on your new wheels?

PDomes7277 · 10-24-2007, 11:45 PM

The Cragar Street Pro 390 are the 17x8 4.25 inch backspacing...I would like to maintain the width of the tire I have on them now or maybe go alittle wider

I dont think it wouldbe a problem tho.

68Stepbed · 10-25-2007, 06:46 AM

I used to have a set of 17" wheels with 255/60/17 front and 275/60/17 rear. Here's the best pic I have of it like that.

PDomes7277 · 10-25-2007, 03:01 PM

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9teen69 · 12-12-2007, 04:48 PM

I just put some Cragar rally wheels with 275/60/15 tires and I was wondering does anyone know where I can get other center caps to fit them.
Looking for something more stock like PDomes7277 has on his.

10-21-2007, 11:01 PM	#1
PDomes7277 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 45	Which Tires Would Fit Best? I just purchased some Cragar Street Pro 390's...One thing that I was wondering are the size tires to put on them. Tire sizes confuse me greatly. I am putting them on my 72 c-10 Lowered 2 1/2inch in the front and 4inch in the rear. I would like to put some hearty, tires on them also. Which size tires (if anyone knows) that they put on a 17x8 wheel? Without having rubbage...and maintaing a good appearance. On them curently I have the plain rally rims (15x8 with p275/60/15 BF Goodrich tires)which are rubbing due to the drop. What are some tires ya'll have on yours? Thanks, Paul Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 SWB - 5.7/4L60E 2011 GMC Sierra - Daily 1977 Harley Super Glide FXE Shovelhead

10-22-2007, 12:26 AM	#2
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Which Tires Would Fit Best? There is a lot of great info in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=tire+fitment Here's mine: Front Wheels: 17x8" with 4.5" backspacing Front Tires: 255/50-R17 Rear Wheesl: 17x8" with 4.5" backspacing Rear Tires: 275/55-R17 I wish I had a wider wheel in the back and will probably be changing wheels soon. The tire size in the back is also a little taller than I'd like especially on an 8" rim... A 275-50-17 would look better IMO. . __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

10-22-2007, 09:33 PM	#3
PDomes7277 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 45	Re: Which Tires Would Fit Best? Hmmm 275/55/17 tires are not too wide for the rear? I need to keep that in mind when te wheels come in. thanks __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 SWB - 5.7/4L60E 2011 GMC Sierra - Daily 1977 Harley Super Glide FXE Shovelhead

10-24-2007, 11:45 PM	#6
PDomes7277 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 45	Re: Which Tires Would Fit Best? The Cragar Street Pro 390 are the 17x8 4.25 inch backspacing...I would like to maintain the width of the tire I have on them now or maybe go alittle wider I dont think it wouldbe a problem tho. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 SWB - 5.7/4L60E 2011 GMC Sierra - Daily 1977 Harley Super Glide FXE Shovelhead Last edited by PDomes7277; 10-24-2007 at 11:46 PM.

10-25-2007, 06:46 AM	#7
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Which Tires Would Fit Best? I used to have a set of 17" wheels with 255/60/17 front and 275/60/17 rear. Here's the best pic I have of it like that. Attached Images __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-25-2007, 03:01 PM	#8
PDomes7277 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 45	Re: Which Tires Would Fit Best? bump __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 SWB - 5.7/4L60E 2011 GMC Sierra - Daily 1977 Harley Super Glide FXE Shovelhead

12-12-2007, 04:48 PM	#9
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Which Tires Would Fit Best? I just put some Cragar rally wheels with 275/60/15 tires and I was wondering does anyone know where I can get other center caps to fit them. Looking for something more stock like PDomes7277 has on his. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

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