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08-31-2007, 02:09 AM
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Location: Rapid City, SD
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lowering/tires/rims....Q? is anyone here running...?
Ok, I know this subject is over talked about,... BUT...
Is anyone here running a 2.5" front drop, 4" or 5" rear drop... (here's the key thing for me) With a 255/70-15 or 235/75-15 tire up front & a 265/70-15 tire in the rear? OR if your running big rims... a 28.9" or 29" tall tire up front & a 29.6" or so tire out back? I'm thinking of running this combo on my project truck. But am nervous about this exact combo. I've never ran such a small tire height difference... I've always ran (personal rule) 1.5" to 2.5" stagger in suspension lowering (ie... 2.5"/4" or 2.5"/5") then (next personal rule) 1.5" stagger in tire sizes(example... 27.5" tire in front w/ 29" tire in rear) I've never ran the front to rear tires so close in size... I'm wondering if this exact combo would work visually for me... I'm just hoping someone has this combo already, if not,... then something close to it... Show me what you got, anything CLOSE might help... And for my next personal opinion.... I think any tire shorter than about 27" tall (255/60-15) looks wrong on our trucks,... now before you start hating me... some of these big rim trucks flirt with this and pull it off, they look good. But, I guess what I'm saying is... I don't really like the small diameter tire look to much... remember, just my opinion....
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My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White 2002 Chevrolet 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.0L 4L80E Red Last edited by 67 cst swb; 08-31-2007 at 02:18 AM. |
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08-31-2007, 07:11 AM
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Worthless
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LaFayette, GA
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Re: lowering/tires/rims....Q? is anyone here running...?
Dont know if this will help but heres mine with a 2 1/2 front and 5" back with 255/70/15 all around.give you alittle visual!!
 
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08-31-2007, 09:07 AM
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Re: lowering/tires/rims....Q? is anyone here running...?
perfect example...
anyone else?
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My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White 2002 Chevrolet 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.0L 4L80E Red |
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08-31-2007, 10:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: herington, KS
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Re: lowering/tires/rims....Q? is anyone here running...?
fro a 2.5 drop in front... id only drop it 3 or 4 inches in back... and run about a 305 70R 15 tire on a 12 in wide rim. in the rear... i just like big tires in the back lol. and in front a 255 65R 15 on a 10 in wide rim in front...
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09-01-2007, 12:50 AM
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Dave's not here, man
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Winder, Georgia
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Re: lowering/tires/rims....Q? is anyone here running...?
Here's mine. It'll make you throw up in your mouth a little, but it does have a ~2.5/5 drop. Tires are 235/75/15. Hey See Ten, have you ever owned a vehicle that wasn't gorgeous?
 
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- 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 09-01-2007 at 12:52 AM. |
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09-01-2007, 01:22 AM
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Commander Taco Bello
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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Re: lowering/tires/rims....Q? is anyone here running...?
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quite the interesting paint scheme you have there... |
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09-01-2007, 10:44 AM
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Dave's not here, man
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Re: lowering/tires/rims....Q? is anyone here running...?
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09-01-2007, 09:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Alton, New Hampshire
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Re: lowering/tires/rims....Q? is anyone here running...?
Hi Brian,
Here is my '71 with a 3.5" drop up front with 255/60/15 on 8x15 wheels and 5" drop out back with 275/60/15 on 10x15 wheels. If I had not put the 1" drop springs and let it ride on only the spindles, I think the truck would sit level. I had hoped to drop it another 1" out back but have interference issues (rear is leafs). Not sure what the overall diameter of the tires are but I am sure you know. Mark
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09-01-2007, 10:39 PM
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67-72 Addict!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: The TAX State!
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Re: lowering/tires/rims....Q? is anyone here running...?
xmitsu10- that stance is perfect!.
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