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chevykid1969 · 09-10-2003, 08:46 PM

I have a 69 stpeside and i am getting ready to put on 15x8 front and 15x10 rears. i am also going to lower it 3/5 . my question is what is a good size tire to help fill up the wheel wells and also what am i looking at as far as price for 4 tires.

Thanks...Eric

special70gmc · 09-10-2003, 09:20 PM

i just posted a question about this too i got a single reply from miket (thank you) ans kept it in the mix too i still am confused on this subject. just ranting sorry heres the link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=67885

Tx Firefighter · 09-11-2003, 12:29 AM

I ordered the full Early Classics drop kit. Mine will be 4.5 front and 6 rear. I just went with the tire sizes they showed on their STANCE PAGE.

Jemost 72 · 09-11-2003, 02:16 AM

www.tirerack.com

Pick out a tire and click to 'spec' page for all measurements.

griesel72 · 09-11-2003, 08:56 AM

I put 275/60-R 15's on my 72, i think they are possibly the best tire size for non lowered trucks. But with your drop, you might want to look into 50 series tires (less height). I know that 275 or 295/50 r15's look good

Good luck

David

Oborny71 · 09-11-2003, 09:42 AM

I think a 265/50/15 up front and a 295/50/15 out back look real bad A$$. Just my .02

miket · 09-11-2003, 01:00 PM

295 50's with that kind of drop would be my suggestion....there is a tire size calculator on my site...what I try to do when looking at tire size is approximate the sidewall (height) and width and then look at what will come closest. I had 295/50's all the way around on my 67 (below...it's a bad picture)

09-10-2003, 08:46 PM	#1
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	Please help me with tire size. I have a 69 stpeside and i am getting ready to put on 15x8 front and 15x10 rears. i am also going to lower it 3/5 . my question is what is a good size tire to help fill up the wheel wells and also what am i looking at as far as price for 4 tires. Thanks...Eric

09-10-2003, 09:20 PM	#2
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	i just posted a question about this too i got a single reply from miket (thank you) ans kept it in the mix too i still am confused on this subject. just ranting sorry heres the link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=67885 __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

09-11-2003, 12:29 AM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I ordered the full Early Classics drop kit. Mine will be 4.5 front and 6 rear. I just went with the tire sizes they showed on their STANCE PAGE. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-11-2003, 02:16 AM	#4
Jemost 72 Southern Bowties Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 240	www.tirerack.com Pick out a tire and click to 'spec' page for all measurements. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 350/350

09-11-2003, 08:56 AM	#5
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I put 275/60-R 15's on my 72, i think they are possibly the best tire size for non lowered trucks. But with your drop, you might want to look into 50 series tires (less height). I know that 275 or 295/50 r15's look good Good luck David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

09-11-2003, 09:42 AM	#6
Oborny71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 587	I think a 265/50/15 up front and a 295/50/15 out back look real bad A$$. Just my .02 __________________ 67 Chevy SWB - goal of a 1,000 hp weekend cruiser

09-11-2003, 01:00 PM	#7
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	295 50's with that kind of drop would be my suggestion....there is a tire size calculator on my site...what I try to do when looking at tire size is approximate the sidewall (height) and width and then look at what will come closest. I had 295/50's all the way around on my 67 (below...it's a bad picture) Attached Images __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection



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