Wheels and Tires: 15/17 Combo - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1972ChevyCheyenne · 03-16-2006, 07:05 PM

I am looking a running Torq Thrust 2 on my 72 cheve LWB stock hieght Cheyenne. I have looked through the Wheel and Tire thread but didn't find anything on my combo. I am think about 15x8 with 275/60-15 Kumho Escta STX's up front and 17x8 with 285/60-17 out back. I was wondering if anyone has pictures or has done this or even just comments and concerns. I can always fall back to Cargar SS or Torq-Thrusts 15x8 with 275/60-15 or 255/70-15 and 285/70-15s. Thanks

SCOTI · 03-16-2006, 08:07 PM

Why the staggerd sizes? Why not run all 15's or all 17's?

I know it's done when going larger than 18's because there aren't many choices for 19's & most 20" tires are either too short (like rubberbands) or too tall (4x4 territory) so the 18/20 combo get's you similar sidewall heights that will survive everyday driving.... pot-holes included.

You can get 15's in many sizes & 17's too.

Anyhow, it's your truck. If that's what you want to do then go for it & put up the pics when you get them on

. The sizes you listed are all pretty tall. Is the truck dropped @ all?

**N2TRUX** · 03-16-2006, 09:18 PM

I have to agree with Scoti. If you want 17's run them all the way around. It's going to look a lot better...

03-16-2006, 07:05 PM	#1
1972ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Teeswater, Ontario, Canada Posts: 173	Wheels and Tires: 15/17 Combo I am looking a running Torq Thrust 2 on my 72 cheve LWB stock hieght Cheyenne. I have looked through the Wheel and Tire thread but didn't find anything on my combo. I am think about 15x8 with 275/60-15 Kumho Escta STX's up front and 17x8 with 285/60-17 out back. I was wondering if anyone has pictures or has done this or even just comments and concerns. I can always fall back to Cargar SS or Torq-Thrusts 15x8 with 275/60-15 or 255/70-15 and 285/70-15s. Thanks __________________ Jamie _______________________________ 72 Chevy Cheyenne 350/th350 LWB 03 Chevy Silverado Sporty Shorty 4.8L

03-16-2006, 08:07 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,947	Re: Wheels and Tires: 15/17 Combo Why the staggerd sizes? Why not run all 15's or all 17's? I know it's done when going larger than 18's because there aren't many choices for 19's & most 20" tires are either too short (like rubberbands) or too tall (4x4 territory) so the 18/20 combo get's you similar sidewall heights that will survive everyday driving.... pot-holes included. You can get 15's in many sizes & 17's too. Anyhow, it's your truck. If that's what you want to do then go for it & put up the pics when you get them on . The sizes you listed are all pretty tall. Is the truck dropped @ all? __________________ 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.*

03-16-2006, 09:18 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wheels and Tires: 15/17 Combo I have to agree with Scoti. If you want 17's run them all the way around. It's going to look a lot better... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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