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07-21-2002, 10:55 PM
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Tire Size
WHAT THE BIGGEST(WIDEST) TIRE I CAN PUT ON FACTORY RIMS (70SWB1/2TON) ?? I DONT KNNOW HOW WIDE THE RIMS ARE. THEY ARE 15'S BUT THAT'S ALL I KNOW.
WHAT'S THE BEST TIRE ON A SKINNY FACTORY 15INCH WHEEL? YOUR OPINIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU ANDY  
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07-21-2002, 11:32 PM
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If you mean factory steelies, they are 15x6 & a 235 is about the widest you would want to go. If you find a set of stock ralleys you can get them from 15x6.5-15x8(5-lug) & 15x8 only(6-lug). In front I run 6.5's w/215-75's & out back 8" w/275-60's. I wouldn't go much wider than 275's because even @ that width the bead is actually being pinched on stock 8" ralley.
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07-22-2002, 12:22 AM
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Thats a sweet looking 68 scoti
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07-22-2002, 12:42 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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That sure is a good looking 68 there.
I run a 275/60 on a 9.5 inch rim, and it is just right...I couldn't imagine them on rims that small. |
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07-22-2002, 12:49 AM
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I have my 275/60s on an 8" rim.......they are crowdin the rim a bit,but do lay a full footprint under hard throttle....Al
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07-22-2002, 02:43 AM
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Nice Truck SCOTI!!
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07-22-2002, 02:01 PM
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Thanks guys. One of these days when I finish the other project I'll prob slick the dents & budget paint the 68. I think a 9-9.5" wheel would be ideal for a 275 tire. I've been toying w/putting some 255-70's on the back to help w/freeway rpm's & at the same time get closer to ideal tire vs. rim width. If you guys like my beater, I think you'll dig my RestoRod 67 as well (it's lower & has 18/20's).
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