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dhunt00c · 03-20-2007, 10:48 PM

Does anyone know how large a tire I can squeeze under a 68 short stepside that has been lowered 5 inches in the rear? I have 15 X 8 rims that I'm mounting them on. Would like as wide a tire as I can fit .

jugernot · 03-21-2007, 12:38 AM

I would like to know aswell. Although I do not see buying wheels anytime in my future.

Tx Firefighter · 03-21-2007, 09:28 AM

I've always run 275/60/15's on 8 inch wheels in the rear. Assuming 4.25 to 5 inch backspace on the wheel, you'll have no rubbing. That's about as wide of a size commonly available in most brands.

chevguy7 · 03-21-2007, 03:31 PM

I've heard of guys putting on 305's but I'm not sure eactly how much of a drop they did.

**truckdude239** · 03-21-2007, 05:30 PM

i run 255-70r15 on a 15x10 don't know the backspacing but they look good

chevguy7 · 03-21-2007, 05:53 PM

Here is a link to another thread on the same topic that might help a little.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=216255

03-20-2007, 10:48 PM	#1
dhunt00c Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 55	Tire Fitment Does anyone know how large a tire I can squeeze under a 68 short stepside that has been lowered 5 inches in the rear? I have 15 X 8 rims that I'm mounting them on. Would like as wide a tire as I can fit .

03-21-2007, 12:38 AM	#2
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Tire Fitment I would like to know aswell. Although I do not see buying wheels anytime in my future. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

03-21-2007, 09:28 AM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Tire Fitment I've always run 275/60/15's on 8 inch wheels in the rear. Assuming 4.25 to 5 inch backspace on the wheel, you'll have no rubbing. That's about as wide of a size commonly available in most brands. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-21-2007, 03:31 PM	#4
chevguy7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 316	Re: Tire Fitment I've heard of guys putting on 305's but I'm not sure eactly how much of a drop they did.

03-21-2007, 05:30 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Tire Fitment i run 255-70r15 on a 15x10 don't know the backspacing but they look good __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-21-2007, 05:53 PM	#6
chevguy7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 316	Re: Tire Fitment Here is a link to another thread on the same topic that might help a little. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=216255



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