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2low72 · 06-30-2005, 01:40 PM

I had put this in the wrong forum. So here it is in here,

What size tire are people using for this set-up. ART UCA and LCA with bags and 2 inch drop spindles. I lowered my truck to the ground yesterday and the tire was hitting the cut out potion of the fender well. i have 205/70/15 on it now and looks like maybe I have to go to a lower profile. Any suggestions?

SCOTI · 06-30-2005, 07:28 PM

I'll probably die a slow gruesome death for this but IMO you shouldn't switch to a shorter tire (too short of one anyway) to gain clearance.

The main reason we lower our trucks is to improve the looks & a tire that's too short detracts from the all the hard work because it looks 'lost' in the wheelwell opening. These trucks need a 26" minimum height tire (27" is better) up front. Your 205/70-15 is 26.29" & already right @ the edge of that minimum height.

Cut the top of that inner fenderwell for clearance or don't go as low. What good is having the clearance to have it slammed if it looks goofy the rest of the time your driving it?

Anyhoo . . .... this is just my perspective.

Turbo85GMC · 07-01-2005, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

These trucks need a 26" minimum height tire (27" is better) up front.

Not to hijack the thread, but how big of a tire do you think is needed to look right in the back?

SCOTI · 07-01-2005, 12:47 PM

Stock sizing was about 28.5" tall so I like to keep it @ 28" minimum up to about 31".

In a perfect world, 27.5" up front; 28 ~ 29" on the rear.

Turbo85GMC · 07-01-2005, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

In a perfect world, 27.5" up front; 28 ~ 29" on the rear.

Thanks for the info! I want to try and get the truck to look right the first time. It's too expensive to keep doing things over and over!

72MARIO · 07-01-2005, 08:53 PM

I just got 255/60's that are 27.1" tall on Van rallys on the front and 275 60's 28" tall for the back on 8" rallys. I would not want to see any shorter of a tire in there. I am not on Air but the tire sizes look killler. Either cut for clearance or dont go as low. IMO

72MARIO · 07-01-2005, 08:54 PM

Should add I have about a 4/6 drop

Outlaw72 · 07-06-2005, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo85GMC

Not to hijack the thread, but how big of a tire do you think is needed to look right in the back?

For me only one size fits the rear. 345.55.15 It's a race truck

06-30-2005, 01:40 PM	#1
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	tire size? I had put this in the wrong forum. So here it is in here, What size tire are people using for this set-up. ART UCA and LCA with bags and 2 inch drop spindles. I lowered my truck to the ground yesterday and the tire was hitting the cut out potion of the fender well. i have 205/70/15 on it now and looks like maybe I have to go to a lower profile. Any suggestions? __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71 Last edited by 2low72; 06-30-2005 at 01:40 PM.

06-30-2005, 07:28 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	I'll probably die a slow gruesome death for this but IMO you shouldn't switch to a shorter tire (too short of one anyway) to gain clearance. The main reason we lower our trucks is to improve the looks & a tire that's too short detracts from the all the hard work because it looks 'lost' in the wheelwell opening. These trucks need a 26" minimum height tire (27" is better) up front. Your 205/70-15 is 26.29" & already right @ the edge of that minimum height. Cut the top of that inner fenderwell for clearance or don't go as low. What good is having the clearance to have it slammed if it looks goofy the rest of the time your driving it? Anyhoo . . .... this is just my perspective. __________________ 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.*

07-01-2005, 12:47 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Stock sizing was about 28.5" tall so I like to keep it @ 28" minimum up to about 31". In a perfect world, 27.5" up front; 28 ~ 29" on the rear. __________________ 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.*

07-01-2005, 08:53 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I just got 255/60's that are 27.1" tall on Van rallys on the front and 275 60's 28" tall for the back on 8" rallys. I would not want to see any shorter of a tire in there. I am not on Air but the tire sizes look killler. Either cut for clearance or dont go as low. IMO __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-01-2005, 08:54 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Should add I have about a 4/6 drop __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

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