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**LockDoc** · 04-29-2011, 11:18 PM

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I bought these wheels off of Bob (Bob 68327), now I need to lower the truck some more. It’s all his fault (that’s what I told the wife anyway)…

.. He told me I would need at least 215/70/15’s on the front and he is right. My local salvage yard had these 215/65/15’s on the rack and told me I could try them to see how they looked. I think it needs the 70’s and still may need to be dropped a little more… What do you guys & gals think?

Thanks for your input.

LockDoc

67c10rustbuket · 04-29-2011, 11:55 PM

either go lower or a bigger tire in front. just my opinion, very nice looking truck !

**70cst** · 04-30-2011, 12:18 AM

I recently bought 225x60x15's for the front. They looked to small in my opinion and ended up and bought 245x60x15's. I have a 2/12 drop on front and 4" drop on the rears.

Fronts 245x60x15's
Rear 275x60x15's

Spoof · 04-30-2011, 12:27 AM

I gotta say it looks pretty good. I've always been a big rim, fender filling tire buff, but lately I'm starting to like the look of some space around the wheels, especially in the front, kind of a gasser truck look.

VA72C10 · 04-30-2011, 01:18 AM

I think the wheels look GREAT with your truck! And I agree with you. A larger tire in the front and an inch or two lower on BOTH the front and rear (to keep the rake) would be AWESOME!!!

Willys47 · 04-30-2011, 01:45 AM

2.5 or 3'' lower would look good to me that is all that i would need to make it right for me

**leddzepp** · 04-30-2011, 01:54 AM

lookin good....keep the rake.

i run 215 70 15 tires on 15 x 7 rallies up front

275 60 15 tires on 15 x 8 rallies out back.

5 inch drop in front
6.5 inch drop out back (c-notched)

old school rubber rake.
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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-30-2011, 04:08 AM

It needs to be lower and those rear pipes need trimmed before you trip over them..

**Boog** · 04-30-2011, 08:24 AM

Mo tire n front. Drop both ends. You'll like it.

[and those rear pipes need trimmed before you trip over them.. ]

*stich626* · 04-30-2011, 08:41 AM

255/60/15 front or all around.. rear 295/50/15

**70cst** · 04-30-2011, 08:46 AM

One thing to consider...the tire manufacture might determine the size of tire that you can select. I went with BF Goodrich because I wanted the old school look and the 275x60x15 is as large as they go in a 15" tire. In 16" you are really limited.

**LockDoc** · 04-30-2011, 10:16 AM

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Thanks for all of the input so far. I appreciate it. These are 215/65/15 front on 7" rims & 275/60/15 rear on 10" rims.

OK I'll get the Sawzall out FRENCHBLUE...

..I put new exhaust on just before I went to the All Truck Nats last year and bought the tips on the way down there, so didn't have any way to cut them off.

LockDoc

**too much stuff** · 04-30-2011, 10:21 AM

I would leave the height of the truck and go with a little taller tire up front. We just put tires on my wifes truck. Went with 225 70 15 up front and 275 60 15 rear and it filled the wheel wells nicely. Not as nice as the old N 50 15 that were on back... I will post up a pic if you like.
Eric

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-30-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Thanks for all of the input so far. I appreciate it. These are 215/65/15 front on 7" rims & 275/70/15 rear on 10" rims.

OK I'll get the Sawzall out FRENCHBLUE...

..I put new exhaust on just before I went to the All Truck Nats last year and bought the tips on the way down there, so didn't have any way to cut them off.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 04-30-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I would leave the height of the truck and go with a little taller tire up front. We just put tires on my wifes truck. Went with 225 70 15 up front and 275 60 15 rear and it filled the wheel wells nicely. Not as nice as the old N 50 15 that were on back... I will post up a pic if you like.
Eric

Yes, please post a pic if you have time.

LockDoc

**Clyde65** · 04-30-2011, 10:32 AM

OK, since no one said it. I AGREE! it's Bob's fault.

sorry Bob.

big_al_71 · 04-30-2011, 11:22 AM

bigger tire or go lower...however looks pretty good

oldblue1968chevy · 04-30-2011, 12:15 PM

Maybe a little lower in the front, it looks really good though!

DesertCat · 04-30-2011, 03:11 PM

Leon,

I LIKE that truck! I may be biased however

Bob (if that is his real name) sold me some steelies and seeing what it did to your truck I'm thinkin' I had better get some springs before I put 'em on. Just to be safe

I would like to see more of your truck... got any more pics?

Cheers,
D'Cat

Bob 68327 · 04-30-2011, 04:19 PM

Told Ya the 65's were too short..... Put taller tires on the front and 2'' springs and I think it will be just right . Glad you blamed it all on me

Hope Pat's not too mad at me . I like the way they look on your truck .. Your welcome for causing you trouble

Bob PS DesertCat I'm pretty sure i didn't sell you any wheels unless you secretly live in Newton, Iowa and your name is Jay???

Your rear tires are 275/60/15 not 70's unless you changed them ..

**too much stuff** · 04-30-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Yes, please post a pic if you have time.

LockDoc

The transformation from the N 50 15 to 275 60 15. And i double checked the fronts and they are 225 70 15. The drivers front tire is in a low spot so the truck looks tipped a little. This is stock ride height.
Sure like your 67...

DesertCat · 04-30-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob 68327

PS DesertCat I'm pretty sure i didn't sell you any wheels unless you secretly live in Newton, Iowa and your name is Jay???
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Sorry Bob, thought you were fictitious... and I haven't gone by Jay since the witness protection program

**LockDoc** · 04-30-2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Told Ya the 65's were too short..... Put taller tires on the front and 2'' springs and I think it will be just right . Glad you blamed it all on me

Hope Pat's not too mad at me . I like the way they look on your truck .. Your welcome for causing you trouble

Bob PS DesertCat I'm pretty sure i didn't sell you any wheels unless you secretly live in Newton, Iowa and your name is Jay???

Your rear tires are 275/60/15 not 70's unless you changed them ..

Bob,

You're safe with Pat, she didn't believe me anyway...

I had a brain fart. The rear tires are new but they are still 60's. 70's are what I took off. I will change my other post.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 04-30-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

The transformation from the N 50 15 to 275 60 15. And i double checked the fronts and they are 225 70 15. The drivers front tire is in a low spot so the truck looks tipped a little. This is stock ride height.
Sure like your 67...

Thanks for the pictures, info, and Kudo's on the '67. I "finished" it in 2004 and have driven the wheels off of it since then.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 04-30-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertCat

Leon,

I LIKE that truck! I may be biased however

Bob (if that is his real name) sold me some steelies and seeing what it did to your truck I'm thinkin' I had better get some springs before I put 'em on. Just to be safe

I would like to see more of your truck... got any more pics?

Cheers,
D'Cat

Bob is real (far out but real)..

I have a few more on the computer but they are older ones. I will post a few of them but I need to take some recent ones. I have painted the column, put a power brake setup on it and numerous other things since these were taken.

04-29-2011, 11:18 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,490	That Darn Bob - I bought these wheels off of Bob (Bob 68327), now I need to lower the truck some more. It’s all his fault (that’s what I told the wife anyway)….. He told me I would need at least 215/70/15’s on the front and he is right. My local salvage yard had these 215/65/15’s on the rack and told me I could try them to see how they looked. I think it needs the 70’s and still may need to be dropped a little more… What do you guys & gals think? Thanks for your input. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-29-2011, 11:55 PM	#2
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: That Darn Bob either go lower or a bigger tire in front. just my opinion, very nice looking truck ! __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

04-30-2011, 12:18 AM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: That Darn Bob I recently bought 225x60x15's for the front. They looked to small in my opinion and ended up and bought 245x60x15's. I have a 2/12 drop on front and 4" drop on the rears. Fronts 245x60x15's Rear 275x60x15's __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 04-30-2011 at 12:20 AM.

04-30-2011, 12:27 AM	#4
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: That Darn Bob I gotta say it looks pretty good. I've always been a big rim, fender filling tire buff, but lately I'm starting to like the look of some space around the wheels, especially in the front, kind of a gasser truck look. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

04-30-2011, 01:18 AM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: That Darn Bob I think the wheels look GREAT with your truck! And I agree with you. A larger tire in the front and an inch or two lower on BOTH the front and rear (to keep the rake) would be AWESOME!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-30-2011, 01:45 AM	#6
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: That Darn Bob 2.5 or 3'' lower would look good to me that is all that i would need to make it right for me __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

04-30-2011, 01:54 AM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,005	Re: That Darn Bob lookin good....keep the rake. i run 215 70 15 tires on 15 x 7 rallies up front 275 60 15 tires on 15 x 8 rallies out back. 5 inch drop in front 6.5 inch drop out back (c-notched) old school rubber rake. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

04-30-2011, 04:08 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: That Darn Bob It needs to be lower and those rear pipes need trimmed before you trip over them.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-30-2011, 08:24 AM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,235	Re: That Darn Bob Mo tire n front. Drop both ends. You'll like it. [and those rear pipes need trimmed before you trip over them.. ] __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-30-2011, 08:41 AM	#10
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: That Darn Bob 255/60/15 front or all around.. rear 295/50/15

04-30-2011, 08:46 AM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: That Darn Bob One thing to consider...the tire manufacture might determine the size of tire that you can select. I went with BF Goodrich because I wanted the old school look and the 275x60x15 is as large as they go in a 15" tire. In 16" you are really limited. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-30-2011, 10:16 AM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,490	Re: That Darn Bob - Thanks for all of the input so far. I appreciate it. These are 215/65/15 front on 7" rims & 275/60/15 rear on 10" rims. OK I'll get the Sawzall out FRENCHBLUE.....I put new exhaust on just before I went to the All Truck Nats last year and bought the tips on the way down there, so didn't have any way to cut them off. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 04-30-2011 at 06:05 PM.

04-30-2011, 10:21 AM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,736	Re: That Darn Bob I would leave the height of the truck and go with a little taller tire up front. We just put tires on my wifes truck. Went with 225 70 15 up front and 275 60 15 rear and it filled the wheel wells nicely. Not as nice as the old N 50 15 that were on back... I will post up a pic if you like. Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

04-30-2011, 10:32 AM	#16
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,543	Re: That Darn Bob OK, since no one said it. I AGREE! it's Bob's fault. sorry Bob. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-30-2011, 11:22 AM	#17
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: That Darn Bob bigger tire or go lower...however looks pretty good __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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04-30-2011, 12:15 PM	#18
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: That Darn Bob Maybe a little lower in the front, it looks really good though! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-30-2011, 03:11 PM	#19
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: That Darn Bob Leon, I LIKE that truck! I may be biased however Bob (if that is his real name) sold me some steelies and seeing what it did to your truck I'm thinkin' I had better get some springs before I put 'em on. Just to be safe I would like to see more of your truck... got any more pics? Cheers, D'Cat __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

04-30-2011, 04:19 PM	#20
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: That Darn Bob Told Ya the 65's were too short..... Put taller tires on the front and 2'' springs and I think it will be just right . Glad you blamed it all on me Hope Pat's not too mad at me . I like the way they look on your truck .. Your welcome for causing you trouble Bob PS DesertCat I'm pretty sure i didn't sell you any wheels unless you secretly live in Newton, Iowa and your name is Jay??? Your rear tires are 275/60/15 not 70's unless you changed them .. __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker Last edited by Bob 68327; 04-30-2011 at 04:21 PM.

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