How tall is 315/35/R17 rubber? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slammed '87 · 12-15-2003, 02:30 AM

I currently am running a 295/50/R15 on a 10" rim. I quickly measured how tall they were the other night, but don't remember. I think it was 28" ??? I lowered the back of my truck another 3" this weekend and noticed that they were starting to rub on the top of my wheel wells. I am thinking of going with 315/35/17 on an 11" rim. I wanna know how tall that is??? I need about 1.5 - 2 more inchs clearance so i don't rub when i am layd out. ne1 know??? Thanks!

TIMSPEED · 12-15-2003, 05:53 AM

315/35 17's are what's on the back of Stock ZR1 Corvette's. They're 26" tall. There's a local guy with an 85 dropped 6/8 with 275/40 17's up front and 315/35 17's out back.

darcane · 12-15-2003, 03:49 PM

It's pretty simple math...

(width x sidewall height percentage x 2 / 25.4) + rim dia

(295 x .50 x 2 / 25.4) +15 = 26.6" for your old tires

(315 x .35 x 2 / 25.4) + 17 = 25.7" for the new ones

The actual height will be a little different, but not much.

**N2TRUX** · 12-15-2003, 04:11 PM

It's cool that you can remeber the formula. I can't ever remember it when I need it. Here's a tire calculator instead-
Tire calculator

tommie · 12-15-2003, 05:14 PM

ken,

the tire calaulator link is not working

tommie

PJ_STYLES · 12-15-2003, 07:28 PM

Try this one

http://members.aol.com/agspeed/tiresize.htm

phantom dually · 12-15-2003, 09:44 PM

Ken always has the good stuff!!

Slammed '87 · 12-15-2003, 10:16 PM

yeah i measured again and i am @ exactly 26",.... thanks guys!

12-15-2003, 02:30 AM	#1
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	How tall is 315/35/R17 rubber? I currently am running a 295/50/R15 on a 10" rim. I quickly measured how tall they were the other night, but don't remember. I think it was 28" ??? I lowered the back of my truck another 3" this weekend and noticed that they were starting to rub on the top of my wheel wells. I am thinking of going with 315/35/17 on an 11" rim. I wanna know how tall that is??? I need about 1.5 - 2 more inchs clearance so i don't rub when i am layd out. ne1 know??? Thanks!

12-15-2003, 05:53 AM	#2
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	315/35 17's are what's on the back of Stock ZR1 Corvette's. They're 26" tall. There's a local guy with an 85 dropped 6/8 with 275/40 17's up front and 315/35 17's out back. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

12-15-2003, 03:49 PM	#3
darcane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Buckley, WA Posts: 414	It's pretty simple math... (width x sidewall height percentage x 2 / 25.4) + rim dia (295 x .50 x 2 / 25.4) +15 = 26.6" for your old tires (315 x .35 x 2 / 25.4) + 17 = 25.7" for the new ones The actual height will be a little different, but not much. __________________ *Mike Lackey* '68 C10 '49 6400

12-15-2003, 04:11 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	It's cool that you can remeber the formula. I can't ever remember it when I need it. Here's a tire calculator instead- Tire calculator __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-15-2003, 07:28 PM	#6
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	Try this one http://members.aol.com/agspeed/tiresize.htm __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

12-15-2003, 05:14 PM	#5
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	ken, the tire calaulator link is not working tommie

12-15-2003, 09:44 PM	#7
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12-15-2003, 10:16 PM	#8
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	yeah i measured again and i am @ exactly 26",.... thanks guys! __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!



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