Anybody running a 255/45/20 and 295/40/20 combo? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smbrouss70 · 07-10-2017, 10:27 PM

I think it is time for an update!

azle · 07-11-2017, 12:17 PM

Not a great picture for tire ID but.... They are 20's

Azle

HuggerCST · 07-23-2017, 02:40 PM

Here's the update. I went with 245/45/20s on the front with a 3.5" drop and American Racing VN 425s, 8.5" wide with 5.25" backspace.
The rear has a 5.5" drop with 295/40/20s on 10" wide wheels and 5.5" of backspace.

66clow · 07-23-2017, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Here's the update. I went with 245/45/20s on the front with a 3.5" drop and American Racing VN 425s, 8.5" wide with 5.25" backspace.
The rear has a 5.5" drop with 295/40/20s on 10" wide wheels and 5.5" of backspace.

Looks good! I had to go with 35s on the front with a 5 inch drop. 45's rubbed. Just a question because mine came with forty-fives on the front why do people put 45's on the front and 40s vs 45's rear on the back also?

HuggerCST · 07-23-2017, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 66clow

Looks good! I had to go with 35s on the front with a 5 inch drop. 45's rubbed. Just a question because mine came with forty-fives on the front why do people put 45's on the front and 40s vs 45's rear on the back also?

Just personal preference. The 295/40 on the rear was perfect in sidewall height and overall width for me. I looked at the 245/40 and the 255/40 for the front but I wanted something a little taller, while staying shorter than the rear tires. The 245/45 is about 1/2" shorter in height than the 295/40, so it was just what I was looking for.

P7M89MM · 01-15-2018, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Here's the update. I went with 245/45/20s on the front with a 3.5" drop and American Racing VN 425s, 8.5" wide with 5.25" backspace.
The rear has a 5.5" drop with 295/40/20s on 10" wide wheels and 5.5" of backspace.

I’d say you made a solid choice. Same tire sizes...
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07-11-2017, 12:17 PM	#2
azle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 69	Re: Anybody running a 255/45/20 and 295/40/20 combo? Not a great picture for tire ID but.... They are 20's Azle Attached Images

07-23-2017, 02:40 PM	#3
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Anybody running a 255/45/20 and 295/40/20 combo? Here's the update. I went with 245/45/20s on the front with a 3.5" drop and American Racing VN 425s, 8.5" wide with 5.25" backspace. The rear has a 5.5" drop with 295/40/20s on 10" wide wheels and 5.5" of backspace. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com



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