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Dawson67 · 10-22-2014, 05:00 PM

Any one running 295/50/15 in the back and 255/60/15 up front got any pics..

**davischevy** · 10-22-2014, 10:11 PM

Close as I can get is 275/60/15's.

**jocko** · 10-22-2014, 11:04 PM

I don't recommend 295/50/15s in the rear at all - or that specific combo either. The low profile aspect ratio (50's) will make them look too short in the wheelwell. I HIGHLY recommend 275/60/15 in the back - gives you the best amount of sidewall showing with some good width. Ideally, someone will have a pic of the 295/50 and clear this up - it's a good size tire, but in my book, 50 series isn't the best a.r. for our big ol wheelwells. My 2 cents only - I'm kinda curious to see how they look also now...

For reference:
295/50/15 is 26.6 tall x 12.2 wide
275/60/15 is 28.0 tall x 11.0 wide
255/60/15 is 27.1 tall x 10.2 wide

So, that right there should let you know your proposed combo in the 1st post will look disproportionate - front tires taller than the back tires. Probably not a good call, but all depends what look you like.

jgb7038 · 10-22-2014, 11:24 PM

I found a few pictures of my old short bed, it had 295/50/15's on 15x12" rims on the rear,and 215/65/15's on 15x8" rims on the front. They had a wide foot print,but were not very tall. I think they were in the 26" tall range.

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Dawson67 · 10-22-2014, 11:50 PM

Thanks for the info yeah I think I agree wit you 275 will prob be the best for the rear.

10-22-2014, 05:00 PM	#1
Dawson67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 39	Tires Any one running 295/50/15 in the back and 255/60/15 up front got any pics..

10-22-2014, 10:11 PM	#2
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,814	Re: Tires Close as I can get is 275/60/15's. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

10-22-2014, 11:04 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,957	Re: Tires I don't recommend 295/50/15s in the rear at all - or that specific combo either. The low profile aspect ratio (50's) will make them look too short in the wheelwell. I HIGHLY recommend 275/60/15 in the back - gives you the best amount of sidewall showing with some good width. Ideally, someone will have a pic of the 295/50 and clear this up - it's a good size tire, but in my book, 50 series isn't the best a.r. for our big ol wheelwells. My 2 cents only - I'm kinda curious to see how they look also now... For reference: 295/50/15 is 26.6 tall x 12.2 wide 275/60/15 is 28.0 tall x 11.0 wide 255/60/15 is 27.1 tall x 10.2 wide So, that right there should let you know your proposed combo in the 1st post will look disproportionate - front tires taller than the back tires. Probably not a good call, but all depends what look you like. Last edited by jocko; 10-22-2014 at 11:14 PM.

10-22-2014, 11:24 PM	#4
jgb7038 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ft.wayne,indiana Posts: 151	Re: Tires I found a few pictures of my old short bed, it had 295/50/15's on 15x12" rims on the rear,and 215/65/15's on 15x8" rims on the front. They had a wide foot print,but were not very tall. I think they were in the 26" tall range.

10-22-2014, 11:50 PM	#5
Dawson67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 39	Re: Tires Thanks for the info yeah I think I agree wit you 275 will prob be the best for the rear.



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