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Old 04-11-2002, 11:05 PM   #1
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Question PLEASE HELP!!!!

What are the widdest tires you can put on the back of a 70 chev shortbox stepside with coils? dont want em stickin out...can you go with 295's? maybe a bit bigger? thanks again guys
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Old 04-12-2002, 12:13 AM   #2
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Old 04-12-2002, 12:24 AM   #3
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Old 04-12-2002, 06:06 AM   #4
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I had 295's on 15's one mine, no problems! I've heard of others going wider. Of course this is without a drop.

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Old 04-12-2002, 08:45 AM   #5
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was yours dropped? with the 295's? thanks....if so how much? with coil rear?
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Old 04-13-2002, 02:48 AM   #6
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Old 04-13-2002, 03:22 AM   #7
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275-60-R-15's are an awesome fit with or without a drop, it fits everything.....smoooooooooth.
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Old 04-13-2002, 12:01 PM   #8
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275/60 is what I have on a 15 inch rim...needs more IMO, and there is room for it too.

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