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JRANGER · 05-11-2012, 02:26 PM

I am buying some newer rims and tires are being included on the front...

215/70/r15....and 255/70/r15 on the rear...Im currently running the 255/70/r15 all around....Will it mess anything up to put the 215 on the front?

Any kinda of problem this can cause? Will the truck look stupid?

Thanks

J Knight · 05-11-2012, 02:49 PM

215/70/15 will look fine on the front and won't mess anything up, but matched with 255/70/15 will look a little odd. That is a fairly tall tire. You might try 255/60/15 or 275/60/15 or 295/50/15 on the rear.
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JRANGER · 05-11-2012, 02:52 PM

wont 255/60/15 on the rear mess up my speedo?

J Knight · 05-11-2012, 02:58 PM

Not much, a 275/60/15 would be closer in height to what you have now and look better IMO.
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cory d · 05-11-2012, 03:16 PM

i think 225/70/15 and 275/60/15 woud look good

JRANGER · 05-11-2012, 03:25 PM

hmmm

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
255/70-15 7.0in 14.5in 29.1in 91.3in 694 0.0%
215/70-15 5.9in 13.4in 26.9in 84.4in 751 -7.6%
255/60-15 6.0in 13.5in 27.0in 85.0in 746 -6.9%
295/50-15 5.8in 13.3in 26.6in 83.6in 758 -8.4%
225/70-15 6.2in 13.7in 27.4in 86.1in 736 -5.7%
275/60-15 6.5in 14.0in 28.0in 87.9in 720 -3.7%

J Knight · 05-11-2012, 04:08 PM

Go with 215/70/15 & 295/50/15
Or
Go with 225/70/15 & 275/60/15
These combos are closely matched in height.
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05-11-2012, 02:26 PM	#1
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Tire/Wheel Size Questions I am buying some newer rims and tires are being included on the front... 215/70/r15....and 255/70/r15 on the rear...Im currently running the 255/70/r15 all around....Will it mess anything up to put the 215 on the front? Any kinda of problem this can cause? Will the truck look stupid? Thanks __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-11-2012, 02:49 PM	#2
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Tire/Wheel Size Questions 215/70/15 will look fine on the front and won't mess anything up, but matched with 255/70/15 will look a little odd. That is a fairly tall tire. You might try 255/60/15 or 275/60/15 or 295/50/15 on the rear. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

05-11-2012, 02:52 PM	#3
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Tire/Wheel Size Questions wont 255/60/15 on the rear mess up my speedo? __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-11-2012, 02:58 PM	#4
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Tire/Wheel Size Questions Not much, a 275/60/15 would be closer in height to what you have now and look better IMO. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

05-11-2012, 03:16 PM	#5
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Tire/Wheel Size Questions i think 225/70/15 and 275/60/15 woud look good __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

05-11-2012, 03:25 PM	#6
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Tire/Wheel Size Questions hmmm Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference 255/70-15 7.0in 14.5in 29.1in 91.3in 694 0.0% 215/70-15 5.9in 13.4in 26.9in 84.4in 751 -7.6% 255/60-15 6.0in 13.5in 27.0in 85.0in 746 -6.9% 295/50-15 5.8in 13.3in 26.6in 83.6in 758 -8.4% 225/70-15 6.2in 13.7in 27.4in 86.1in 736 -5.7% 275/60-15 6.5in 14.0in 28.0in 87.9in 720 -3.7% __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-11-2012, 04:08 PM	#7
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Tire/Wheel Size Questions Go with 215/70/15 & 295/50/15 Or Go with 225/70/15 & 275/60/15 These combos are closely matched in height. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350



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