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AJLChase · 04-15-2011, 08:11 PM

I called Coker Tires and spoke with a rep and this is what he suggested for the wide white wall tires for that old school/rat rod look for my long bed 67 that I'm lowering 5" front and 5" rear.

215/70r 15 front
235/70r 15 back

and

rims 15x6 rear
15x7 front

Does this sound about right? I had friends telling me to go with a rim thats 15x8 front and 15x10 back. Any suggestions?

**70cst** · 04-15-2011, 08:17 PM

My new combo but not installed yet is:

TT Original 15x7 BF Goodrich 225x60x15

TT Original 15x8.5 BF Goodrich 275x60x15

I have a 2/4 drop

AJLChase · 04-15-2011, 08:24 PM

He was saying the lower the # the smaller diameter the tire will be and that will make it sit even lower. I just don't know if I want smaller tires per say? The look I like is on this truck.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...x/ba0c93cc.jpg

Just no idea the size of those.

**70cst** · 04-15-2011, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJLChase

He was saying the lower the # the smaller diameter the tire will be and that will make it sit even lower. I just don't know if I want smaller tires per say? The look I like is on this truck.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...x/ba0c93cc.jpg

Just no idea the size of those.

Gotcha...

**70cst** · 04-15-2011, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJLChase

He was saying the lower the # the smaller diameter the tire will be and that will make it sit even lower. I just don't know if I want smaller tires per say? The look I like is on this truck.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...x/ba0c93cc.jpg

Just no idea the size of those.

After re-reading the post-I'm not sure so here is a bump.

register · 01-17-2013, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJLChase

He was saying the lower the # the smaller diameter the tire will be and that will make it sit even lower. I just don't know if I want smaller tires per say? The look I like is on this truck.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...x/ba0c93cc.jpg

Just no idea the size of those.

Hello

Did you ever figure out what size tires and rims they where?
I love that look?
What do you think the drop is on that truck?

Thanks

skorpioskorpio · 01-17-2013, 11:16 AM

You may want to look at Diamond Back tires as well, might give you more size choices. Coker is mostly reproductions of vintage tires produced under licensing agreements with the original producer, Diamond Backs are vintage look sidewalls on modern technology, current model tires.

shawno72 · 01-17-2013, 11:17 AM

Here is my truck with the original 15x6 all the way around. As soon as I so the 5 lug conversion I will be using 5x7 front and 15x8 rear but this will give you an idea on tire sizes. Fronts are 215/70r15 and rears are 235/75r15. With these tire sizes you get a 1" drop in the front.

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heyray · 01-17-2013, 12:09 PM

tires are too small in my opinion. rpms will be high at speed.

OARNGESI · 01-17-2013, 12:25 PM

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**Tim Christian** · 01-17-2013, 12:36 PM

15X7 front 225/70/15
15X8 Rear 285/70/15

shawno72 · 01-17-2013, 12:38 PM

p235/75r15 are the stock size and will get you down the highway no problem.

DesertCat · 01-17-2013, 01:01 PM

You'll be very hard pressed to find Wide white walls in anything wider than 235's. Unless you make your own or have them "buffed" for you... and the Coker 235's are $250-300 each in that size.

skorpioskorpio · 01-17-2013, 06:41 PM

DiamondBack has 275/60/15s and even 295/50/15s

78bronzechariot · 01-20-2013, 03:20 AM

My truck is wearing exactly what coker suggested to you

**Boog** · 01-20-2013, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJLChase

I called Coker Tires and spoke with a rep and this is what he suggested for the wide white wall tires for that old school/rat rod look for my long bed 67 that I'm lowering 5" front and 5" rear.

215/70r 15 front
235/70r 15 back

and

rims
15x6 front
15x7 rear

Does this sound about right? I had friends telling me to go with a rim thats 15x8 front and 15x10 back. Any suggestions?

..

**68bowtie** · 01-20-2013, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78bronzechariot

My truck is wearing exactly what coker suggested to you

now that's a classy truck

78bronzechariot · 01-20-2013, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

now that's a classy truck

Thanks

04-15-2011, 08:11 PM	#1
AJLChase Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 322	Coker Tires / Smoothies I called Coker Tires and spoke with a rep and this is what he suggested for the wide white wall tires for that old school/rat rod look for my long bed 67 that I'm lowering 5" front and 5" rear. 215/70r 15 front 235/70r 15 back and rims 15x6 rear 15x7 front Does this sound about right? I had friends telling me to go with a rim thats 15x8 front and 15x10 back. Any suggestions?

04-15-2011, 08:17 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Coker Tires / Smoothies My new combo but not installed yet is: TT Original 15x7 BF Goodrich 225x60x15 TT Original 15x8.5 BF Goodrich 275x60x15 I have a 2/4 drop __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 04-15-2011 at 08:18 PM.

04-15-2011, 08:24 PM	#3
AJLChase Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 322	Re: Coker Tires / Smoothies He was saying the lower the # the smaller diameter the tire will be and that will make it sit even lower. I just don't know if I want smaller tires per say? The look I like is on this truck. http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...x/ba0c93cc.jpg Just no idea the size of those.

01-17-2013, 11:16 AM	#7
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Coker Tires / Smoothies You may want to look at Diamond Back tires as well, might give you more size choices. Coker is mostly reproductions of vintage tires produced under licensing agreements with the original producer, Diamond Backs are vintage look sidewalls on modern technology, current model tires.

01-17-2013, 11:17 AM	#8
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Coker Tires / Smoothies Here is my truck with the original 15x6 all the way around. As soon as I so the 5 lug conversion I will be using 5x7 front and 15x8 rear but this will give you an idea on tire sizes. Fronts are 215/70r15 and rears are 235/75r15. With these tire sizes you get a 1" drop in the front. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-17-2013, 12:09 PM	#9
heyray Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: LA/Phoenix Posts: 31	Re: Coker Tires / Smoothies tires are too small in my opinion. rpms will be high at speed. __________________ 72 Blazer 4wd 72 Blazer 2wd 69 Blazer 4wd easy to take apart hard to finish. Ray of all trades master of none.

01-17-2013, 12:25 PM	#10
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Coker Tires / Smoothies THE GREEN TRUCK BELONGED TO RATROD67 HERES A LINK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=216161 __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

01-17-2013, 12:36 PM	#11
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Coker Tires / Smoothies 15X7 front 225/70/15 15X8 Rear 285/70/15

01-17-2013, 12:38 PM	#12
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Coker Tires / Smoothies p235/75r15 are the stock size and will get you down the highway no problem. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-17-2013, 01:01 PM	#13
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Coker Tires / Smoothies You'll be very hard pressed to find Wide white walls in anything wider than 235's. Unless you make your own or have them "buffed" for you... and the Coker 235's are $250-300 each in that size. __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

01-17-2013, 06:41 PM	#14
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Coker Tires / Smoothies DiamondBack has 275/60/15s and even 295/50/15s

01-20-2013, 03:20 AM	#15
78bronzechariot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Red Bud, IL (Home) Newton, IL (Shop) Posts: 301	Re: Coker Tires / Smoothies My truck is wearing exactly what coker suggested to you Attached Images



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