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norville · 07-07-2005, 07:25 AM

Well I think I'm down to the wire on my tire selection. I have some 8" rims comming I wanted some input on tire sizes.

My though was either 275/60/15 on all 4 corners or 275/60/15 on the back and 265/60/15 on the front. That's not a huge difference but I couldn't rember if the front axil was wider then the back like the 4wd's. Also I wasn't sure if I'd have steering issues. I have a 2/4 drop on my 87 short wide. I dont' bother to rotate tire to much, so that not a great concern.

That would be a 28.4" tall x 11.2 wide tires all around or

28.8" tall x 11.2" wide rear and 27.9" tall x 10.8 in the front.

thoughts???

Jonboy · 07-07-2005, 08:38 AM

I would do the 275/60's all around for the simple reason that I have never heard of a 265/60. Going to a 275/60, which is a lot more common size, will give you a lot more choices in tires. That being said, in 15" tires, BFG Radial TA's are my favorite.

82c10 · 07-07-2005, 08:50 AM

i say go for it, but i'd rather get 235/60/15's for the front

norville · 07-11-2005, 01:30 PM

Riptide,

Do you have a side pic of your truck? I want to see how a 26" tire looks in the wheel well.

If anybody has some pics of the side profile of their truck and tire size I'd appreciate it.

thanks

bob

hotrodhomi · 07-11-2005, 06:44 PM

I thought the front width was wider than the rear at least on a 4x4...!?

86swb · 07-12-2005, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82c10

i say go for it, but i'd rather get 235/60/15's for the front

I would not put 235's on a 8" rim. Not wide enouth and I think would look funny. MO

Injected83GMC · 07-12-2005, 11:24 AM

I love my 275/60-15's

Injected83GMC · 07-12-2005, 11:29 AM

BTW there is a pretty good tire size calculator here:

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

72MARIO · 07-12-2005, 05:41 PM

I have 255/60/15 front on 7" van rallys and 275/60/15 on 8" rallys on the back. Killer looking combo Fat in the Back and smaller inthe front. I think the front was 27.1 and the backs are 28. That is on my 67 but the sizes look really good.

72MARIO · 07-12-2005, 05:45 PM

here are 275/60's

see ten · 07-12-2005, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

I thought the front width was wider than the rear at least on a 4x4...!?

On a 4x4 the front is wider. I would also like to see some profile shots listing tire size and ride height. There is a sticky for this on the 67-72 section, it would be nice to see it on this section also. Anyone?

norville · 07-13-2005, 06:50 AM

Thank you all for the info.

see ten I agree we need a sticky for 73-87.

I truely believe tires can make or break the looks of a vehicle. I'm not into the bling thing but a nice well fited tire and wheel combo that fits' the look of the truck.

bob

see ten · 07-13-2005, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norville

Thank you all for the info.

see ten I agree we need a sticky for 73-87.

I truely believe tires can make or break the looks of a vehicle. I'm not into the bling thing but a nice well fited tire and wheel combo that fits' the look of the truck.

bob

anyone know who to contact about making this a sticky?

07-07-2005, 07:25 AM	#1
norville Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mountain Top, Pa Posts: 323	Your opinion on thick and thin tires. Well I think I'm down to the wire on my tire selection. I have some 8" rims comming I wanted some input on tire sizes. My though was either 275/60/15 on all 4 corners or 275/60/15 on the back and 265/60/15 on the front. That's not a huge difference but I couldn't rember if the front axil was wider then the back like the 4wd's. Also I wasn't sure if I'd have steering issues. I have a 2/4 drop on my 87 short wide. I dont' bother to rotate tire to much, so that not a great concern. That would be a 28.4" tall x 11.2 wide tires all around or 28.8" tall x 11.2" wide rear and 27.9" tall x 10.8 in the front. thoughts??? __________________ 1986 C10 Scottsdale 5.3, TH400 Last edited by norville; 07-07-2005 at 07:26 AM.

07-07-2005, 08:38 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I would do the 275/60's all around for the simple reason that I have never heard of a 265/60. Going to a 275/60, which is a lot more common size, will give you a lot more choices in tires. That being said, in 15" tires, BFG Radial TA's are my favorite. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-07-2005, 08:50 AM	#3
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	i say go for it, but i'd rather get 235/60/15's for the front __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

07-11-2005, 01:30 PM	#4
norville Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mountain Top, Pa Posts: 323	Riptide, Do you have a side pic of your truck? I want to see how a 26" tire looks in the wheel well. If anybody has some pics of the side profile of their truck and tire size I'd appreciate it. thanks bob __________________ 1986 C10 Scottsdale 5.3, TH400

07-12-2005, 05:41 PM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I have 255/60/15 front on 7" van rallys and 275/60/15 on 8" rallys on the back. Killer looking combo Fat in the Back and smaller inthe front. I think the front was 27.1 and the backs are 28. That is on my 67 but the sizes look really good. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-11-2005, 06:44 PM	#5
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	I thought the front width was wider than the rear at least on a 4x4...!?

07-12-2005, 11:24 AM	#7
Injected83GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 12	I love my 275/60-15's

07-12-2005, 11:29 AM	#8
Injected83GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 12	BTW there is a pretty good tire size calculator here: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

07-12-2005, 05:45 PM	#10
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	here are 275/60's Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-13-2005, 06:50 AM	#12
norville Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mountain Top, Pa Posts: 323	Thank you all for the info. see ten I agree we need a sticky for 73-87. I truely believe tires can make or break the looks of a vehicle. I'm not into the bling thing but a nice well fited tire and wheel combo that fits' the look of the truck. bob __________________ 1986 C10 Scottsdale 5.3, TH400



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