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Old 11-16-2005, 12:48 PM   #1
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Question ? about 17 in tires

i am wanting to run 17,s on my truck and i have 15,s on it know i have done the reserch ase far as size comparisons a 275/60/17 is what i am running in 15,s know can any of you post a pic of your ride with these tire sizes on them thanks if there is a link to this from previous just tell me how to get there and i will read that thanks
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Old 11-16-2005, 12:53 PM   #2
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Re: ? about 17 in tires

You lost me. Are you wanting pics of 275/60/15's or a what they are equivalent to 17's or do you want pics of 275/60/17's.

275/50/17's are the approximately the same size as 275/60/15's, like 27.8 vs 27.9" respectively.
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Old 11-16-2005, 03:11 PM   #3
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Re: ? about 17 in tires

I have a set of 17's i would let go at a good price . They have 255/60/17 front tires and 275/60/17 rear tires . the wheels are Weld Pro Star XP's . If interested pm me . Frank
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Old 11-16-2005, 03:56 PM   #4
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kaos sorry but yes i want pics of 275/60/17 in are trucks i want to see how it fills in

Frank send me a pic or two and a bottom dollar price i want cheap but look good www.sfstul@yahoo.com
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Old 11-16-2005, 04:16 PM   #5
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Re: ? about 17 in tires

Count me in as well. If you post pic's, please provide the drop ft/bk and backspacing on the rear rims. Thx
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Old 11-16-2005, 04:37 PM   #6
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Re: ? about 17 in tires

86 GMG,
I will try to get a picture of the truck with the wheels mounted tonight .My truck isnt lowered or anything for you to compare to . I paid more for the wheels than I will sell the whole package for . $800 for tires, wheels, and lugs . Wheels were around $800 , lugs were about $75 since they are specific to the wheels , The tires I already had . The wheels are mounted on the truck but I have never driven the truck with them . The wheels are basically brand new . Tiers are BF Goodrich . Frank
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Old 11-16-2005, 06:02 PM   #7
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Re: ? about 17 in tires

go here, you can compare tire sizes to see what is = to what

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html
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Old 11-16-2005, 06:46 PM   #8
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Re: ? about 17 in tires

Here's an old pic of my '71 blazer. It's dropped 4.5/6 and has 17x8 and 17x9.5 wheels with 255/50-17's on front and 275/50-17's on the rear. I hope this helps.
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Old 11-16-2005, 11:13 PM   #9
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Here's an old pic of my '71 blazer. It's dropped 4.5/6 and has 17x8 and 17x9.5 wheels with 255/50-17's on front and 275/50-17's on the rear. I hope this helps.
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Old 11-18-2005, 12:27 AM   #10
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Sorry I havent been able to get the pics yet . I will definitely get the truck out this weekend and take a couple of pics. Frank
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Old 11-18-2005, 07:38 AM   #11
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Re: ? about 17 in tires

Rear tires are 275/60/17's

Beware though, that is a 31 inch tall tire.

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Old 11-18-2005, 11:46 AM   #12
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thanks for you guys help, the 71 is sweet it stands awsome! as far as the blue ride i came up with 30 inches in diameter but i am not lower ing it that much just a 2 in drop hangers on rear front is stock so far. so ui think the 31 wont effect anything thank you
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Old 11-18-2005, 04:59 PM   #13
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Well I Guess More Specific Would Be 275/60/17 On The Front Wheels Will They Turn And Have Clearance
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Old 11-20-2005, 08:26 PM   #14
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I will try to post a picture. Frank
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Old 11-20-2005, 09:23 PM   #15
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275/60/17 in the rear
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Old 11-20-2005, 09:23 PM   #16
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I cant make the pics any larger than the one I posted so I sent them to you by email 86 GMG . JohnnyTechMech , if you want the pics also , send me your email and I will send them . Or someone tell me how to post the pics larger . Frank
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Old 11-20-2005, 09:36 PM   #17
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Re: ? about 17 in tires

Dont' have any pics, but my old truck had 8s in the front and 9.5 on the rear. Sneakers were BFG Scorchers 245/55 and 255/55 IIRC. Has an awesome stance, looks really good, and the rear really filled nice, tucked in with no clearance issues. Front was a tad small for my taste, but I couldn't find anything close.
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Old 11-20-2005, 10:43 PM   #18
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275/60/17 in the rear
WHAT TYP OF DROP DID YOU PUT ON THAT TRUCK, OR IS IT THE SAME FROM BEFORE YOU HAD THE 20"S?
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Old 11-21-2005, 05:53 PM   #19
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WHAT TYP OF DROP DID YOU PUT ON THAT TRUCK, OR IS IT THE SAME FROM BEFORE YOU HAD THE 20"S?
The front is the same and I lowerd the rear 2 more inches.
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