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Titomars · 04-05-2015, 12:19 AM

I am running original TorqThrust D's 15X10 in the rear with I think a 4 inch back space and my 275R60X15 (27 inch tall)T/A's clear fine. Mine is not as low as yours but I see no reason I could not drop it more.

lando713 · 04-05-2015, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Titomars

I am running original TorqThrust D's 15X10 in the rear with I think a 4 inch back space and my 275R60X15 (27 inch tall)T/A's clear fine. Mine is not as low as yours but I see no reason I could not drop it more.

See mine is low but I still have plenty of room in my opinion. It's 16X8's mounted on now with a 285/60/16 on the rear and I have no rubbing issues or anything. Don't know the backspacing etc because these wheels and tires were on the truck when I purchased it. Looking at your truck makes me think I can pull it off lol

SCOTI · 04-06-2015, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Titomars

I am running original TorqThrust D's 15X10 in the rear with I think a 4 inch back space and my 275R60X15 (27 inch tall)T/A's clear fine. Mine is not as low as yours but I see no reason I could not drop it more.

You indicate your truck is lowered. How is it lowered & how much is it lowered?

A 275/60-15 is 28" tall (w/variance per mfr).

lando713 · 04-06-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

You indicate your truck is lowered. How is it lowered & how much is it lowered?

A 275/60-15 is 28" tall (w/variance per mfr).

Honestly, I'm not sure. Purchased the truck and it was already lowered. The frame and bed have no cuts so I would guess he just flipped the leafs

Titomars · 04-06-2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

You indicate your truck is lowered. How is it lowered & how much is it lowered?

A 275/60-15 is 28" tall (w/variance per mfr).

3 inch front, cut springs, 2 inch rear, 3 inch drop shackles (1 1/2) remove 2 leaves from each spring pack (1/2). When I choosing tires I am damn sure the specs for the T/A's were 27.2, but I see they are 28 on an 8 inch rim. Mine will sit a bit lower due to rim width. So more like 27.5 I figure. Regardless my favorite rear tire size in the 70's and 80's was a L60/15 and the 275R60's are basically the same size. Back in the day I liked G60's up front on fullsize cars So I went with the 245R60's which are the same as a G60.

Yes I still think in alpha numeric tire sizes

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Titomars Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Posts: 539	Re: Need help with Tires I am running original TorqThrust D's 15X10 in the rear with I think a 4 inch back space and my 275R60X15 (27 inch tall)T/A's clear fine. Mine is not as low as yours but I see no reason I could not drop it more. Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet C/10 Silverado. Step-Side, Factory 454, TH400, 3.73 Posi 12 Bolt. 1975 Chevrolet El Camino. 350, TH400, 3.08 Posi 10 Bolt.



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