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Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
I know this is a dead horse, but I researched my eyes out last night and couldn't get a good answer.
I am contemplating running 275/45/20 front and 295/45/20 rear. Will this fit, will it look goofy? I have a 2/4 static ECE drop, relocated shocks, drums and front discs on a 72 frame/axle. Wheel I am considering are the showwheels streeter 20x8.5 and 20x10 both have 5.5" bs Anyone have good pictures of this setup? I found pieces of it, i.e. this tire combo on front or rear of a truck, but not a truck with this setup. While we are on the subject the General Grabber UHP is the tire I am looking at. It is a nice aggressive looking tire that gets great reviews except I wouldn't be able to rotate them. Some say it wears too fast and is noisy past 15k. Anyone have input there as well by chance?
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
I would personally go with a slightly shorter tire.
255/40-20 on a 20x8.5 wheel and a 295/40-20 on a 20x10 wheel. This is what Nate (72BlckButy) has on his truck.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
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The Grabbers only come in 245, and I like that profile. I like a bit more rubber than most i suppose. I previously had some 20s on the truck that I sold and they had 245 which was on the verge of too little for my taste. For the record though, I am not married to the Grabbers, price and tread are just a nice combo at less than $170 even for the 295 width.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
Look at Toyo Proxes ST II's.
http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-st-ii.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
I went with 295-45-20 thinking that I did not want to smoke my tires when I stomped it but not quite it still shreds this tires when I hit. it. Next set will be 295-40-20. I am only speaking of the rear since I have 18's up front.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
Drop? Have any shots from the back?
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
X2, I'll be running this size.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
I would consider this, but cost skyrockets dropping down to this (I assume far less common) size.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
I think Nate paid around $800 total,... for his Toyo's.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
Well, I am sold on the Proxes like Nate has, seems like a better tire all around and about the same cost. However I see he has a 4/6 ECE drop. I have the 2/4 so I am about 90% sure I'm going to stick with the taller 45 profile. I think/hope it should fill out that gap just a bit and give me a bit better ride.
Thanks guys. If anyone else has different input, or even strong suggestions to stick with the 40s, or more importantly pictures/links post up.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
my truck has a 4/6 ece drop..
few more picts...
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
Well, now I have to ask, what BS are your rear wheels, and what width are those front tires? I like yours, but can see where the 40 would look just a smidge better. Not sure how that translates onto my truck with a bit less drop on it.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
Be careful doing a 2/4 spring drop.
The normal results are less than desired. Most of these 40 year old trucks already have 1"-2" drop,... because of sagging stock springs. The new 2" and 4" drop springs are compared to new "stock height" springs. Almost all 2/4 drop truck owners want to go lower. Take measurements before you start. Then take them again after you have lowered your truck. The truck in my avatar is 5.5"/7.5" drop. To me,... it doesn't look that low.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
FYI... IIRC the Toyo Proxes S/T ii's were ordered through a local 4x shop and I picked them up for $720 (give or take a few dollars). IMO for 20's, a matching tread pattern and good tire, I thought it was money well spent. I've spent more for 15"-17" tires in the past.
Keep us posted!
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
Sorry it took me a bit to figure out what IIRC ment (If I Remember Correctly) but Good know about the Toyo Tyres because you all have guided me toward buying them.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
Sorry... after you spend to much time on here, it just happens.
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Re: Tire Fittment - 275 and 295 width.
Nate: Any feedback on the level of noise on the highway? I have been looking at reviews of Toyo Proxes STII and that seems to be a big complaint, in addition to poor snow/ice traction. The winter worthiness I don't care so much about, but road noise can be aggravating on long trips...
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