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8T3GMC · 07-30-2008, 11:32 PM

Hey guys sorry I have been away again but this time I have been working and getting ready for college.

I have a question. What do u think will look better. 275/60 or 255/70. I plan on getting the 255/70's. I think they will more tire in the wheels wells.

and here is a pic of mine before paint of the 60's amd matt's 86 (my brother old truck) with the 70's

well thanks again guys.
Patrick

CAMAROSS · 07-31-2008, 12:03 AM

Hey 8T3GMC, I am in the same boat as you. I have an 87 SWB with only a 2" lowering shackle on the rear. Can you tell me between you and your brothers trucks, which one has the least space between the top of the fender and the tire? Also, is the wideness of the 60 series alot more noticable than the 70 series? Also, man your truck is really sweet!!!

CAMAROSS · 07-31-2008, 12:04 AM

So is your brothers.... Really clean!

82GMCShortBed · 07-31-2008, 12:11 AM

I prefer the 275/60 but I here there can be clearance issues up front if you ever decide to lower it.

BTW, Whenever I think I want to sell my truck and I see yours, I change my mind.
Nice clean looking truck.

AceX · 07-31-2008, 04:40 AM

275/60 fits perfect in the rear. In the front, if you ever lower it at all, you'll have clearance issues. Hell, I have issues with a 255/60 15...

8T3GMC · 07-31-2008, 07:39 AM

thanks camaross, the 255/70 puts more tire in the wells. The black and gray truck has less space than mine.

Hey 82gmc, thats statment is flatering, that makes me feel really good about what i have done to the truck.

My brother had that truck with the 70's and there was no clearance problem and I am planing on lowering it but i have seen a lot of this trucks lowered 5,7 with 70's, so I am not worried about clearance

Thanks guys.

8T3GMC · 07-31-2008, 07:42 AM

oh yea camaro, That ain't my brothers any more he sold it bc he couldn't fit the family in it. but then he went and bought a f%*D.

BowTieOgre · 07-31-2008, 09:02 AM

Nice truck man. If you are going to keep it stock height for a while and you know for a fact that the 255/70 wont rub in the front with a mild drop then I say go with the 70s. I went with 245/60s in the front and 275/60s in the rear with a 4.5/5 drop and im happy with the look but if I had kept it stock height or gone with a more mild drop then I think 70s would have worked good.

chevymotocross · 07-31-2008, 12:54 PM

I plan on dropping my 87 2.5/4 with 255/70. Slonaker did the same drop with the 255/70 and has no clearance problems. If you go any lower, I'd probably recommend the 60 series. Both of those trucks look awesome!

454HO · 07-31-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AceX

275/60 fits perfect in the rear. In the front, if you ever lower it at all, you'll have clearance issues. Hell, I have issues with a 255/60 15...

I have 275/60x15's mounted on 8" wide aftermarket rims on my truck that is lowered with 3" drop control arms. I have not noticed any clearance issues... but then I have not gotten to drive it much. Where are you seeing it rub??

crm318 · 07-31-2008, 04:46 PM

i have 255/70s on 8 in rallies on my 72. i wish that i had gone with the 275/60s for sure. i dont think that there is a better tire out there for a truck.

Malo83 · 07-31-2008, 06:22 PM

No,No,No, your all crazy

you need a 275/50 on those rims

Slonaker · 07-31-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevymotocross

I plan on dropping my 87 2.5/4 with 255/70. Slonaker did the same drop with the 255/70 and has no clearance problems. If you go any lower, I'd probably recommend the 60 series. Both of those trucks look awesome!

Yep. No clearance issues whatsoever. Of course, now I want to go another inch or so in the front....

Slonaker

8T3GMC · 07-31-2008, 09:18 PM

Anybody got some pics of trucks with 60's and 70's.

I pretty much made up my mind I wont have the money to lower it for a year or two so I plan to go 255/70 on all fours.

pete379 · 08-01-2008, 10:36 AM

I think you will like the 70s better. I got an 88 with 255/ 70s and love the fat tire look. If anyone can tell me how to post pics , I'll get you some, if you like.

8T3GMC · 08-01-2008, 06:09 PM

yea. do u haev an account with photobucket or any thing like that.

pete379 · 08-03-2008, 02:51 PM

Here is my truck. Its called govt issue. It was a former fl. hwy dept truck

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8T3GMC · 08-04-2008, 07:51 AM

sweet. I like.

pete379 · 08-04-2008, 08:31 AM

I think you'll like the 255/70s. At first I was leaning toward the 275s too but since i only leveled the rear of my truck I went with the 255s

07-30-2008, 11:32 PM	#1
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. Hey guys sorry I have been away again but this time I have been working and getting ready for college. I have a question. What do u think will look better. 275/60 or 255/70. I plan on getting the 255/70's. I think they will more tire in the wheels wells. and here is a pic of mine before paint of the 60's amd matt's 86 (my brother old truck) with the 70's well thanks again guys. Patrick __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

07-31-2008, 12:03 AM	#2
CAMAROSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs, Tx Posts: 100	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. Hey 8T3GMC, I am in the same boat as you. I have an 87 SWB with only a 2" lowering shackle on the rear. Can you tell me between you and your brothers trucks, which one has the least space between the top of the fender and the tire? Also, is the wideness of the 60 series alot more noticable than the 70 series? Also, man your truck is really sweet!!!

07-31-2008, 12:04 AM	#3
CAMAROSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs, Tx Posts: 100	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. So is your brothers.... Really clean!

07-31-2008, 12:11 AM	#4
82GMCShortBed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 79	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. I prefer the 275/60 but I here there can be clearance issues up front if you ever decide to lower it. BTW, Whenever I think I want to sell my truck and I see yours, I change my mind. Nice clean looking truck.

07-31-2008, 04:40 AM	#5
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. 275/60 fits perfect in the rear. In the front, if you ever lower it at all, you'll have clearance issues. Hell, I have issues with a 255/60 15... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

07-31-2008, 07:39 AM	#6
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. thanks camaross, the 255/70 puts more tire in the wells. The black and gray truck has less space than mine. Hey 82gmc, thats statment is flatering, that makes me feel really good about what i have done to the truck. My brother had that truck with the 70's and there was no clearance problem and I am planing on lowering it but i have seen a lot of this trucks lowered 5,7 with 70's, so I am not worried about clearance Thanks guys. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

07-31-2008, 07:42 AM	#7
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. oh yea camaro, That ain't my brothers any more he sold it bc he couldn't fit the family in it. but then he went and bought a f%*D. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

07-31-2008, 09:02 AM	#8
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. Nice truck man. If you are going to keep it stock height for a while and you know for a fact that the 255/70 wont rub in the front with a mild drop then I say go with the 70s. I went with 245/60s in the front and 275/60s in the rear with a 4.5/5 drop and im happy with the look but if I had kept it stock height or gone with a more mild drop then I think 70s would have worked good. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

07-31-2008, 12:54 PM	#9
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. I plan on dropping my 87 2.5/4 with 255/70. Slonaker did the same drop with the 255/70 and has no clearance problems. If you go any lower, I'd probably recommend the 60 series. Both of those trucks look awesome!

07-31-2008, 04:46 PM	#11
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. i have 255/70s on 8 in rallies on my 72. i wish that i had gone with the 275/60s for sure. i dont think that there is a better tire out there for a truck. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

07-31-2008, 06:22 PM	#12
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. No,No,No, your all crazy you need a 275/50 on those rims

07-31-2008, 09:18 PM	#14
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. Anybody got some pics of trucks with 60's and 70's. I pretty much made up my mind I wont have the money to lower it for a year or two so I plan to go 255/70 on all fours. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

08-01-2008, 10:36 AM	#15
pete379 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 12	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. I think you will like the 70s better. I got an 88 with 255/ 70s and love the fat tire look. If anyone can tell me how to post pics , I'll get you some, if you like.

08-01-2008, 06:09 PM	#16
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. yea. do u haev an account with photobucket or any thing like that. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

08-03-2008, 02:51 PM	#17
pete379 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 12	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. Here is my truck. Its called govt issue. It was a former fl. hwy dept truck [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]



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08-04-2008, 07:51 AM	#18
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. sweet. I like. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

08-04-2008, 08:31 AM	#19
pete379 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 12	Re: 275/60's or 255/70's. and hey all miss ya. I think you'll like the 255/70s. At first I was leaning toward the 275s too but since i only leveled the rear of my truck I went with the 255s

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