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12-24-2010, 10:38 PM
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wide tire size???
Hey everyone! I have an 83 swb with a 96 lt1 & 4l60e trans. I currently have 15x8 rallies in the front and 15x10 in the rear. The rear tire size is 275/60/15. The truck is lowered and the tire tucks a little (had to pull the bed side/wheel wells) I really dont like how that tire size is "pulled" and was wondering if anyone knows whats the widest/lowest profile tire I can get on a 15x10? Also any sizes in between the 275/60/15 and the widest just to check out my options. Thanks and any info will be greatly appreciated.
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12-24-2010, 10:59 PM
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Re: wide tire size???
How low is your truck in the back? Are you talking about having to pull the fender wells so it doesn't rub?
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12-25-2010, 12:38 PM
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Re: wide tire size???
Yes, having to pull so it doesnt rub. It has a flip kit on the rear so I really dont know how low it is. Im guessing between 6 and 7 inches. I just want a wider and lower profile tire. Also the tire bubbles out on the sidewall like its pulled from the wheel thats the reason I want to find a different tire size maybe I can post some pics to help explain what I mean.
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12-25-2010, 04:18 PM
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Re: wide tire size???
This is my 83 with a flip kit installed, rims are 15x9 with 275/50/15 TA's, a 295/50 on a 10" rim with a 5/5.5 BS should have no problems on the back, in the pic it looks like it would have tire rub but it clears the fender
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12-25-2010, 08:12 PM
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Re: wide tire size???
Thanks so much!!!
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12-26-2010, 01:45 AM
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Re: wide tire size???
Keep in mind the 295-50-15 is approx ~1.25" shorter than the current 275-60.
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12-26-2010, 02:21 AM
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Re: wide tire size???
I run a 275/60/15 on mine, but the tire doesnt tuck up into the rear fender, if it did it looks like it would rub
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12-26-2010, 02:22 AM
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Re: wide tire size???
Same tires as Malo83, but no flip kit. i have a shackle drop on my truck.
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12-26-2010, 06:50 PM
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Re: wide tire size???
mINE TUCKS JUST A LITTLE -275X50 X17 WITH A 4 IN. BS. tHIS IS MAX FOR ME --1/2 IN MORE & i WOULD BE RUBBING . iM GUESSING 295 X60 X 15 (IF YOU CAN FIND THEM ) WITH 5 IN BS'ING WOULD BE BOUT RIGHT. oH i FORGOT MY RIMS ARE 9.5 IN (NOT 10) SO YOU COULD DO THE MATH.
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12-27-2010, 06:31 PM
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Re: wide tire size???
THANK YOU!!! All of you for all your help in this matter. I greatly appreciate it. You're all great, and very helpful!
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