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gldevall · 02-22-2004, 08:23 PM

About time to replace my fron tires. Just got to looking at pic below and want to run something by you guys. The pic below shows 255/60/15 out back and 235/60/15 up front. Should I go back with the 235's up front or go with the 255's all around?

TIMSPEED · 02-22-2004, 08:53 PM

255/60's all around. OR, even swap the front tires with the back tires...and buy 275/60 15's. Then you'll have 255/60 15's up front and 275/60 15's out back.

low 84 · 02-22-2004, 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED
255/60's all around. OR, even swap the front tires with the back tires...and buy 275/60 15's. Then you'll have 255/60 15's up front and 275/60 15's out back.

thats exactly what i was thinking. the 255's will fill up the front fenders better and the 275's will give you some more meat out back

gldevall · 02-22-2004, 10:29 PM

Will the 275 fit good on an 8" wheel?

TIMSPEED · 02-22-2004, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by gldevall
Will the 275 fit good on an 8" wheel?

Mine did.

**Palf70Step** · 02-22-2004, 10:59 PM

275/60x15 all around for me.....fine combo on 8 " wheels. and they look GOOD on any year of our trucks. But yes, I would swap them around and go bigger on the rear.

8t5Silverado · 02-23-2004, 12:12 AM

Can you run 275/60-15s with a 6' drop in the rear?

low 84 · 02-23-2004, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by 8t5Silverado
Can you run 275/60-15s with a 6' drop in the rear?

yes. i ran them with a 7 inch rear drop on factory wheels. if you have aftermarket wheels the backspace will have to be correct on them.

gldevall · 02-26-2004, 12:02 AM

Hey Ryan, you have any pictures of the 275/60 255/60 set up?

Kybol · 02-26-2004, 03:27 AM

I have 275's and 255's on my 90, and it has 8" wheels. They fit good, dont know about the drop though.

gldevall · 02-26-2004, 10:33 AM

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Originally posted by Kybol
I have 275's and 255's on my 90, and it has 8" wheels. They fit good, dont know about the drop though.

Do you have a good pic from the side?

02-22-2004, 08:23 PM	#1
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Tire size About time to replace my fron tires. Just got to looking at pic below and want to run something by you guys. The pic below shows 255/60/15 out back and 235/60/15 up front. Should I go back with the 235's up front or go with the 255's all around? Attached Images __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

02-22-2004, 08:53 PM	#2
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	255/60's all around. OR, even swap the front tires with the back tires...and buy 275/60 15's. Then you'll have 255/60 15's up front and 275/60 15's out back. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

02-22-2004, 10:29 PM	#4
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Will the 275 fit good on an 8" wheel? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

02-22-2004, 10:59 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,039	275/60x15 all around for me.....fine combo on 8 " wheels. and they look GOOD on any year of our trucks. But yes, I would swap them around and go bigger on the rear. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-23-2004, 12:12 AM	#7
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Can you run 275/60-15s with a 6' drop in the rear? __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

02-26-2004, 12:02 AM	#9
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Hey Ryan, you have any pictures of the 275/60 255/60 set up? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

02-26-2004, 03:27 AM	#10
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	I have 275's and 255's on my 90, and it has 8" wheels. They fit good, dont know about the drop though. __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

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