2.5/4 drop with 255/70/15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevymotocross · 01-05-2008, 02:29 PM

I currently have a stock height, 87 swb with p265/75/15 tires. They look good with the stock height but I want to lower it, 2.5 front via spindles and 4 out back via shackles/hangers. I can see that these big tires will rub with that drop. I work at a tire shop, and someone bought 4 new tires for their ford truck, and junked the still very good 255/70/15 Kelly tires. I snagged em

. I think these should do fine. I was wanting to actually go with a wide/short tire, like a 275/60 but that will throw off the speedo, cost me money, and I think a 2.5/4 drop won't be enough for a 60 series tire. Anyone out there with a similar drop and the 255/70 tire? Any rubbing or issues?

Low&Slow83 · 01-05-2008, 02:48 PM

i have that same exact drop on 275/60/15 tires and the front sidewalss snag on the fender when i go over a dip in the road. the 255/70 should be fine. thats what i plan on putting on the front

Slonaker · 01-05-2008, 03:53 PM

I have a 2.5/4 drop with 255/70/15 tires on stock rally wheels. No problems whatsoever.

Slonaker

killthewabbit · 01-05-2008, 04:39 PM

I was just gonna say, slonaker.net

beaterC10 · 01-06-2008, 03:31 AM

I have a 3/5 drop with 255/70/15 on the front and 31x10.50x15 on the back with no rubbing issues.

BowTieOgre · 01-06-2008, 04:25 AM

3.5/5 drop here with 275/60/15 Radial TAs on 15x8 rally wheels all around with no rubbing issues.

Slonaker · 01-06-2008, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowTieOgre

3.5/5 drop here with 275/60/15 Radial TAs on 15x8 rally wheels all around with no rubbing issues.

That's good to know. I am considering going 1 inch lower in the front, but don't want to have to buy new tires.

Slonaker

Low&Slow83 · 01-06-2008, 07:00 AM

i only have my rubbing issues because of the offsets on my wheels. the dish in the front is too deep

01-05-2008, 02:29 PM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	2.5/4 drop with 255/70/15 I currently have a stock height, 87 swb with p265/75/15 tires. They look good with the stock height but I want to lower it, 2.5 front via spindles and 4 out back via shackles/hangers. I can see that these big tires will rub with that drop. I work at a tire shop, and someone bought 4 new tires for their ford truck, and junked the still very good 255/70/15 Kelly tires. I snagged em . I think these should do fine. I was wanting to actually go with a wide/short tire, like a 275/60 but that will throw off the speedo, cost me money, and I think a 2.5/4 drop won't be enough for a 60 series tire. Anyone out there with a similar drop and the 255/70 tire? Any rubbing or issues?

01-05-2008, 02:48 PM	#2
Low&Slow83 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 109	Re: 2.5/4 drop with 255/70/15 i have that same exact drop on 275/60/15 tires and the front sidewalss snag on the fender when i go over a dip in the road. the 255/70 should be fine. thats what i plan on putting on the front __________________ 1983 Chevrolet C10 - 1st car/ Daily Driver / Project 1995 Nissan 240SX - SOLD

01-05-2008, 03:53 PM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: 2.5/4 drop with 255/70/15 I have a 2.5/4 drop with 255/70/15 tires on stock rally wheels. No problems whatsoever. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-05-2008, 04:39 PM	#4
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: 2.5/4 drop with 255/70/15 I was just gonna say, slonaker.net

01-06-2008, 03:31 AM	#5
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: 2.5/4 drop with 255/70/15 I have a 3/5 drop with 255/70/15 on the front and 31x10.50x15 on the back with no rubbing issues.

01-06-2008, 04:25 AM	#6
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: 2.5/4 drop with 255/70/15 3.5/5 drop here with 275/60/15 Radial TAs on 15x8 rally wheels all around with no rubbing issues. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

01-06-2008, 07:00 AM	#8
Low&Slow83 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 109	Re: 2.5/4 drop with 255/70/15 i only have my rubbing issues because of the offsets on my wheels. the dish in the front is too deep __________________ 1983 Chevrolet C10 - 1st car/ Daily Driver / Project 1995 Nissan 240SX - SOLD



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