Size recommendations for 17s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rin68 · 02-15-2003, 05:53 PM

I just picked up a new set of wheels for the 68. They're Weld Techstar 5, 17x8. Anyone running some 17s have tire size/brand recommendations. I was looking at the Kuhmo ECSTA STX, price is good and they have some good reviews.

71Seth · 02-15-2003, 07:39 PM

sweet wheels man, i need 17's but dont have any $ Cant wait to see your pics with them on.
seth

big.l.a · 02-15-2003, 08:05 PM

I have 17's on my 71. go with 255/50-55/17 give you a better
ride than the 45's . I have 17x 9.5 with 275/60's no rubbing what so ever.

ty1295 · 02-15-2003, 09:37 PM

I have 17's on my typhoon with Kumho's. IMO they are fine tires, but wear VERY quick.

I plan to switch to Sumitomo, I have a friend with them, and he has good things to say. Price is good also.

I haven't found any 17" tire, that will last very long though.

FYI I have 315 rear and 275 front (remember on ty, not 67-72 though)

gangforward · 02-15-2003, 11:38 PM

I'd go with a 55 or 60 series tire. As heavy as these trucks are the ride will be much better.

In a word - PICS! Those rims rock!

rin68 · 02-16-2003, 03:27 PM

I'll be getting pics up as soon as possible, but that won't be until May or early June! I'm out of school on a engineering internship and am separated from my truck until this semester is over. Distance makes the heart grow fonder....haha. Thanks for the info on tire sizes

02-15-2003, 05:53 PM	#1
rin68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 600	Size recommendations for 17s I just picked up a new set of wheels for the 68. They're Weld Techstar 5, 17x8. Anyone running some 17s have tire size/brand recommendations. I was looking at the Kuhmo ECSTA STX, price is good and they have some good reviews. __________________ 1968 C10 - 383, non-stop project 1969 Camaro - 327, bone stock family heirloom...soon to be LS/T56, Ridetech, all the goodies

02-15-2003, 07:39 PM	#2
71Seth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: calvert city, ky Posts: 282	sweet wheels man, i need 17's but dont have any $ Cant wait to see your pics with them on. seth __________________ 97 ext cab 4x4 04 pontiac grand am 05 honda rancher AT (yellow) 71' C-10 swb sb400 th350 .040, 292 Mag comp cam, high rise Edelbrock w/750 duel feed Holley, Accel super coil and wires, B&M ratchet shifter

02-15-2003, 08:05 PM	#3
big.l.a Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Allen, TX. USA Posts: 210	17 wheels I have 17's on my 71. go with 255/50-55/17 give you a better ride than the 45's . I have 17x 9.5 with 275/60's no rubbing what so ever. __________________ 71 C10 LWB With Edelbrock 7101& 1406 Carb Accel HEI Blue Print Accel 8.8 Wires Soon to have possi & 186 Camel hump heads Dropped 2-1/2F&4R Dynomax Headers Duals Flowtech Aftburners Tonneau Cover Frm 89 F150 79 Monte C

02-15-2003, 09:37 PM	#4
ty1295 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: jeffersonville, IN Posts: 99	I have 17's on my typhoon with Kumho's. IMO they are fine tires, but wear VERY quick. I plan to switch to Sumitomo, I have a friend with them, and he has good things to say. Price is good also. I haven't found any 17" tire, that will last very long though. FYI I have 315 rear and 275 front (remember on ty, not 67-72 though) __________________ Jeff Scott '70 GMC Stepside, Short box '63 Nova '92 GMC typhoon '95 Tahoe

02-15-2003, 11:38 PM	#5
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	I'd go with a 55 or 60 series tire. As heavy as these trucks are the ride will be much better. In a word - PICS! Those rims rock! __________________ 67 C10 LWB Fleet, 383, TH400, PS, 4BL-Holley, Headers & 3" Exhaust, 3" drop front, 4" rear springs, ECI shock relocate, Panhard Bar kit, wheels & tires 1995 Z28 Convertible - Borla, K&N, Lingenfelter Motor, C6 Wheels & Tires 1990 2500 4x4 Suburban 3" Catbac System, K&N, 2" Lift, Wheels, Tires

02-16-2003, 03:27 PM	#6
rin68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 600	I'll be getting pics up as soon as possible, but that won't be until May or early June! I'm out of school on a engineering internship and am separated from my truck until this semester is over. Distance makes the heart grow fonder....haha. Thanks for the info on tire sizes __________________ 1968 C10 - 383, non-stop project 1969 Camaro - 327, bone stock family heirloom...soon to be LS/T56, Ridetech, all the goodies

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