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09-25-2013, 10:57 AM
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Wheel Selection ???
I am going to in the near future purchase a set of new american racing torque thrust wheels for my 72 Cheyenne.
I am looking for an opinion on the rear size. I will go with a 15 x 7 and a 235/70/15 tire for the front. My question is would you go with the same size on the rear or a 15 x 8 and a 275/60/15. I am also thinking if I go with 15 x 7 tires all the way around then I would look for a red line tire. If I go with 15 x 8 in the rear, then BFG's would more than likely be my choice. I know everyone has there own opinion and idea's and I appreciate them all. I will tell you that I am dead set on the 15 inch wheel size. What say you all?? Thank you, T
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09-25-2013, 11:29 AM
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Location: Wyoming USA
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Re: Wheel Selection ???
275/60/15 all the way around on my 15x7 wheels,Like your choice wheel and staying 15".This tire will give a wider meat in the back with your front combo,not to crazy about your redline tire option.
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09-25-2013, 11:30 AM
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Re: Wheel Selection ???
Bigger the better out back IMO. But if you want to rotate and save some cash, make em the same
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09-25-2013, 11:50 AM
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Re: Wheel Selection ???
I really like your choice of wheel and staying with 15 inch I think is the way to go. I like having 4 tires the same size as I just cruise with my truck with the occassional stop light blast. On your 15 x 7's I woukd go with a 245/70 15 blackwall tire all the way around.
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09-25-2013, 12:46 PM
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Re: Wheel Selection ???
Like 71sierragrande said...if thet are the same size you can save some cash and rotate em... saving cash is always a good thing
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09-25-2013, 01:03 PM
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Re: Wheel Selection ???
nice wheel choice i like them all the same size
I would go 15x8 w/275 60 fills out the wheel wells good
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