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chuck3026 · 08-01-2011, 07:34 PM

I will start by admitting I'm a dummy for getting this far and not having tire size figured out...with that being said can anyone help. I have a 72 stepside with a 67 front clip. No inner fenders and a set of 3" drop coils with 2 1/2 drop spindles out front. Rear is a leaf flip kit so I have dropped 5 1/2 and about 6. I have bought my wheels which are 20" 8 1/2 in front with 4 1/2 bs and 10" in back with 5" bs. The rims tuck fine but I'm concerned with tire cleareance/rubbing issues. I have seen 274/45/20 on alot of trucks all the way around but don't want the front tire too tall. Any advice is appreciated

**70cst** · 08-01-2011, 09:48 PM

ttt

jugernot · 08-01-2011, 10:16 PM

I'm gonna try 245-40-20 on the front and 295-40-20 on the rear of my truck, which has bags all around. I know others have run the 295-40-20, but wonder if there will be an issue with rubbing.

This truck has 245-45-20 in the front and 275-45-20 in the rear

chuck3026 · 08-01-2011, 11:00 PM

That is the look I'm looking for..wonder if my static drop will be different that the bagged guys. I know ride quality but what about clearance? Thx again

08-01-2011, 07:34 PM	#1
chuck3026 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Crowley Texas Posts: 92	Please help with tire size I will start by admitting I'm a dummy for getting this far and not having tire size figured out...with that being said can anyone help. I have a 72 stepside with a 67 front clip. No inner fenders and a set of 3" drop coils with 2 1/2 drop spindles out front. Rear is a leaf flip kit so I have dropped 5 1/2 and about 6. I have bought my wheels which are 20" 8 1/2 in front with 4 1/2 bs and 10" in back with 5" bs. The rims tuck fine but I'm concerned with tire cleareance/rubbing issues. I have seen 274/45/20 on alot of trucks all the way around but don't want the front tire too tall. Any advice is appreciated Attached Images __________________ 2006 Crew cab Z71 1972 Short Wide Step (under construction)

08-01-2011, 09:48 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Please help with tire size ttt __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-01-2011, 10:16 PM	#3
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Please help with tire size I'm gonna try 245-40-20 on the front and 295-40-20 on the rear of my truck, which has bags all around. I know others have run the 295-40-20, but wonder if there will be an issue with rubbing. This truck has 245-45-20 in the front and 275-45-20 in the rear Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

08-01-2011, 11:00 PM	#4
chuck3026 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Crowley Texas Posts: 92	Re: Please help with tire size That is the look I'm looking for..wonder if my static drop will be different that the bagged guys. I know ride quality but what about clearance? Thx again __________________ 2006 Crew cab Z71 1972 Short Wide Step (under construction)

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