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fossilrunner · 05-11-2005, 01:14 PM

Well my tires are starting to get worn down pretty bad plus they are to tall for the same size all the way around(235/75-15).Do you guys think a 225/60-15 is to narrow to run on all 4 corners.

**Palf70Step** · 05-11-2005, 01:21 PM

225/60 would be a wider tire, but significantly shorter in height. You might thing about a 255/70-15. It is the same height as a 235-75, but a little more foot print(width) and fits on the same wheels as the 235 without problems. Not sure if the extra width will be a problem with your's because of being lowered. I would think you would be OK.

Also when looking into tires, make sure the tires you chose can handle the weight your putting on it. 225 has less weight capacity that 235 and a 60 series is less that a 75. I don't know the numbers, but 225/60 is probably a lot less capacitiy than your 235/75s. They may still be sufficent, but check. You donot want to over stress your tires limits.

greasemonkey · 05-11-2005, 01:56 PM

A 225 will be 10mm narrower than the 235, and very short on a truck. Go with 255/60 or 255/70.

fossilrunner · 05-11-2005, 05:48 PM

would a 255/60-15 be better/remember I want it to sit lower plus its not going to look that small because it is lowered

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-11-2005, 05:54 PM

275/50/15 or 295/50/15, jmho on your truck, had them on a 8" rally, they'll go

**Palf70Step** · 05-11-2005, 06:04 PM

A 275/60-15 on same rime would be about 1" shorter, and wider. I don't see clearance as an issue on the rear, but that is a good bit wider and with your lowered from, that may be an issue. 255/60, little bit shorter, itsybit skinner that the 275/60. See if you can find someone with wheels and tires you can try on for look see and clearance issues.

69 longhorn · 05-11-2005, 07:55 PM

I cant say up front on the wide rubber.....old longhorn is a3/5 drop,+ 1 1/2" of body drop, runs a '75 12 bolt rear , with 15x8 ralleys. She has run a 275/60/15, & currently a 255/70/15 at the rear (thats a 29" tall tire!) Up front, I run 6 1/2" van ralleys, with a 225/75/15(about 27 1/2" tall).....if you run inner fenders up front , you should check close on the tire height, depending on your drop. My old truck has a 1 pcs steel tilt clip, with no inners. I dont think you should have any issues with a 255/60/15 on all 4 corners with ralley wheels.....

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fossilrunner · 05-11-2005, 11:00 PM

the thing is they have to go on 7 inch drugs
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69 longhorn · 05-11-2005, 11:26 PM

255/60's will fit great on 7" wheels......if you go 275/60, or 255/70, they will do better on an 8"wide wheel......

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fossilrunner · 05-12-2005, 01:12 PM

these are the tires I was looking at in a 255/60-15

05-11-2005, 01:14 PM	#1
fossilrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FORT WORTH, TX Posts: 225	New tire time Well my tires are starting to get worn down pretty bad plus they are to tall for the same size all the way around(235/75-15).Do you guys think a 225/60-15 is to narrow to run on all 4 corners. __________________ 71 chevy lwb w/ 350,750 holley 4150,edelbrock performer rpm,full 2 1/2 exhaust exit out side,6-8 drop,rally wheels.-SOLD 74 Chevy nova-355 with a little nitrous 78 GMC Jimmy 4x4-Factory 400 and all stock.

05-11-2005, 01:21 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	225/60 would be a wider tire, but significantly shorter in height. You might thing about a 255/70-15. It is the same height as a 235-75, but a little more foot print(width) and fits on the same wheels as the 235 without problems. Not sure if the extra width will be a problem with your's because of being lowered. I would think you would be OK. Also when looking into tires, make sure the tires you chose can handle the weight your putting on it. 225 has less weight capacity that 235 and a 60 series is less that a 75. I don't know the numbers, but 225/60 is probably a lot less capacitiy than your 235/75s. They may still be sufficent, but check. You donot want to over stress your tires limits. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 05-11-2005 at 01:23 PM.

05-11-2005, 01:56 PM	#3
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	A 225 will be 10mm narrower than the 235, and very short on a truck. Go with 255/60 or 255/70. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

05-11-2005, 05:48 PM	#4
fossilrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FORT WORTH, TX Posts: 225	would a 255/60-15 be better/remember I want it to sit lower plus its not going to look that small because it is lowered __________________ 71 chevy lwb w/ 350,750 holley 4150,edelbrock performer rpm,full 2 1/2 exhaust exit out side,6-8 drop,rally wheels.-SOLD 74 Chevy nova-355 with a little nitrous 78 GMC Jimmy 4x4-Factory 400 and all stock. Last edited by fossilrunner; 05-11-2005 at 05:49 PM.

05-11-2005, 05:54 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	275/50/15 or 295/50/15, jmho on your truck, had them on a 8" rally, they'll go __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-11-2005, 06:04 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	A 275/60-15 on same rime would be about 1" shorter, and wider. I don't see clearance as an issue on the rear, but that is a good bit wider and with your lowered from, that may be an issue. 255/60, little bit shorter, itsybit skinner that the 275/60. See if you can find someone with wheels and tires you can try on for look see and clearance issues. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-11-2005, 07:55 PM	#7
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I cant say up front on the wide rubber.....old longhorn is a3/5 drop,+ 1 1/2" of body drop, runs a '75 12 bolt rear , with 15x8 ralleys. She has run a 275/60/15, & currently a 255/70/15 at the rear (thats a 29" tall tire!) Up front, I run 6 1/2" van ralleys, with a 225/75/15(about 27 1/2" tall).....if you run inner fenders up front , you should check close on the tire height, depending on your drop. My old truck has a 1 pcs steel tilt clip, with no inners. I dont think you should have any issues with a 255/60/15 on all 4 corners with ralley wheels..... L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-11-2005, 11:00 PM	#8
fossilrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FORT WORTH, TX Posts: 225	the thing is they have to go on 7 inch drugs \ __________________ 71 chevy lwb w/ 350,750 holley 4150,edelbrock performer rpm,full 2 1/2 exhaust exit out side,6-8 drop,rally wheels.-SOLD 74 Chevy nova-355 with a little nitrous 78 GMC Jimmy 4x4-Factory 400 and all stock.

05-11-2005, 11:26 PM	#9
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	255/60's will fit great on 7" wheels......if you go 275/60, or 255/70, they will do better on an 8"wide wheel...... L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-12-2005, 01:12 PM	#10
fossilrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FORT WORTH, TX Posts: 225	these are the tires I was looking at in a 255/60-15 Attached Images __________________ 71 chevy lwb w/ 350,750 holley 4150,edelbrock performer rpm,full 2 1/2 exhaust exit out side,6-8 drop,rally wheels.-SOLD 74 Chevy nova-355 with a little nitrous 78 GMC Jimmy 4x4-Factory 400 and all stock.



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