Tire pics requested - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sjarrett71 · 05-13-2009, 04:35 PM

I have a buddy that owns a tire shop and is gonna give me a smokin deal on a set of tires he's had for a while he needs to get rid of. The size is 255/70R15. If you are running this size tire with factory ride height or maybe a 2/4 drop please post pics. I have either 8 or 10 inch wide rally wheels on my 68. Right now the truck has 31x10.50-15's on it. I want something less of a truck tire.

PanelDeland · 05-13-2009, 05:14 PM

Her's mine with 235/70-15 front and 255/70-15 rear 2 1/2-4 drop

big mike71 · 05-13-2009, 05:43 PM

Here's mine 275/60/15 on 10" rallies.

72BlckButy · 05-13-2009, 08:00 PM

Mike those look good... I vote for those Scott!

sjarrett71 · 05-13-2009, 08:54 PM

Well I would but he quoted me 50 bucks more a tire for the 275's versus the 255's. What size you runnin Nate?

72BlckButy · 05-14-2009, 08:07 AM

Scott, I meant to post the info for my tires but my internet failed last night...

The tires on my '69 are Bridgestone Dueler APTII P235/75R15 105S.

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Sorry I don't have any better shots, let me know if you want me to get some this weekend.

sjarrett71 · 05-14-2009, 08:57 AM

Those pics work Nate, thanks. I think the 255 70 15's ought to fill the wheelwell up nicely and still leave room for maybe a 2/4 drop.

gcburdic · 05-14-2009, 09:12 AM

Hey Scott....

check this thread....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=323102....I have a 2.5"/ 4" drop.....see my signature for tire sizes...Also, if you look in my build page page 4 has a view too....but it's sitting on an incline....hope these help!

69lemans · 05-14-2009, 09:20 AM

Mine are 255/70-15. I cut 1 complete coil off the front springs that lowered it about 2". Extended shackles on the rear and removed the overload spring for about the same amount of drop
15 X 8" rallys

sjarrett71 · 05-14-2009, 09:21 AM

Thanks Geoff. Maybe we should start a thread where people post pics of their tire size/drop combo or just pics of tires with no drop and give the specs so people like me can look it up instead of searching threads for days to get an idea of what our trucks would look like with a specific sized tire.

sjarrett71 · 05-14-2009, 09:22 AM

Thanks a lot 69lemans, So according to your pic the tires should look pretty darn good!

**bowtie72** · 05-14-2009, 09:24 AM

This is my 72. It has 255-60-15 on the front and 275-60-15 on rear. It is at factory height.

68Stepbed · 05-14-2009, 12:59 PM

The 255/70/15 is probably the best size for a stock height to mildly dropped truck. I'm still looking for a tire with the height of the 255/70 with the width of the 275/60. I haven't found it yet.

72BlckButy · 05-14-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sjarrett71

Thanks Geoff. Maybe we should start a thread where people post pics of their tire size/drop combo or just pics of tires with no drop and give the specs so people like me can look it up instead of searching threads for days to get an idea of what our trucks would look like with a specific sized tire.

Scott there actually was a thread started along those lines, but it eventually made its way down the line as most posts do. I will have to see if I can locate that thread.

Southern C10 · 05-14-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Scott, I meant to post the info for my tires but my internet failed last night...

The tires on my '69 are Bridgestone Dueler APTII P235/75R15 105S.

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Sorry I don't have any better shots, let me know if you want me to get some this weekend.

I can’t help here but have to say,

NATE!!!!! Please stop posting pics of this truck. I can’t handle the jealousy!!!!!

72BlckButy · 05-14-2009, 02:18 PM

Sorry Brian... I don't mean to torment but hey.

Southern C10 · 05-14-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Sorry Brian... I don't mean to torment but hey.

Man that thing is gorgeous!!!!!!!

Sorry, didn’t mean to get the thread off track.
Here’s a link 70cst sent me. I think these are 275x60x15’s

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...hp?photo=12638

Blue71LWB · 05-14-2009, 02:53 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=143835

05-13-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Tire pics requested I have a buddy that owns a tire shop and is gonna give me a smokin deal on a set of tires he's had for a while he needs to get rid of. The size is 255/70R15. If you are running this size tire with factory ride height or maybe a 2/4 drop please post pics. I have either 8 or 10 inch wide rally wheels on my 68. Right now the truck has 31x10.50-15's on it. I want something less of a truck tire. __________________ -Scott-

05-13-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Tire pics requested Her's mine with 235/70-15 front and 255/70-15 rear 2 1/2-4 drop Attached Images __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 05-13-2009 at 05:15 PM.

05-13-2009, 05:43 PM	#3
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Tire pics requested Here's mine 275/60/15 on 10" rallies. Attached Images

05-13-2009, 08:00 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tire pics requested Mike those look good... I vote for those Scott! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-13-2009, 08:54 PM	#5
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Tire pics requested Well I would but he quoted me 50 bucks more a tire for the 275's versus the 255's. What size you runnin Nate? __________________ -Scott-

05-14-2009, 08:07 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tire pics requested Scott, I meant to post the info for my tires but my internet failed last night... The tires on my '69 are Bridgestone Dueler APTII P235/75R15 105S. Sorry I don't have any better shots, let me know if you want me to get some this weekend. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 05-14-2009 at 08:09 AM.

05-14-2009, 08:57 AM	#7
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Tire pics requested Those pics work Nate, thanks. I think the 255 70 15's ought to fill the wheelwell up nicely and still leave room for maybe a 2/4 drop. __________________ -Scott-

05-14-2009, 09:12 AM	#8
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Tire pics requested Hey Scott.... check this thread....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=323102....I have a 2.5"/ 4" drop.....see my signature for tire sizes...Also, if you look in my build page page 4 has a view too....but it's sitting on an incline....hope these help! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-14-2009, 09:20 AM	#9
69lemans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: simpsonville,sc Posts: 417	Re: Tire pics requested Mine are 255/70-15. I cut 1 complete coil off the front springs that lowered it about 2". Extended shackles on the rear and removed the overload spring for about the same amount of drop 15 X 8" rallys Last edited by 69lemans; 05-14-2009 at 09:21 AM.

05-14-2009, 09:21 AM	#10
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Tire pics requested Thanks Geoff. Maybe we should start a thread where people post pics of their tire size/drop combo or just pics of tires with no drop and give the specs so people like me can look it up instead of searching threads for days to get an idea of what our trucks would look like with a specific sized tire. __________________ -Scott-

05-14-2009, 09:22 AM	#11
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Tire pics requested Thanks a lot 69lemans, So according to your pic the tires should look pretty darn good! __________________ -Scott-

05-14-2009, 09:24 AM	#12
bowtie72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 363	Re: Tire pics requested This is my 72. It has 255-60-15 on the front and 275-60-15 on rear. It is at factory height. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB "Little White Truck" 1972 LWB LS 4l80 "Plain Jane!!"

05-14-2009, 12:59 PM	#13
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Tire pics requested The 255/70/15 is probably the best size for a stock height to mildly dropped truck. I'm still looking for a tire with the height of the 255/70 with the width of the 275/60. I haven't found it yet. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-14-2009, 02:18 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tire pics requested Sorry Brian... I don't mean to torment but hey. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-14-2009, 02:53 PM	#18
Blue71LWB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 120	Re: Tire pics requested http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=143835 __________________ Working on my first 1,000 post. I'm sure I'll get there before this project is over .



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