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Spray-Bomb · 02-27-2008, 08:37 AM

Is anyone running a 235/65R15 or 235/55R17 ??? (They're basically the same size, just different size wheels)

I'm looking into some 17" wheels for my truck & wanted to know what size tire might look good on a 17" rim

Pictures needed !!!

Thanks, Matt

Spray-Bomb · 02-27-2008, 10:45 AM

Bump

derek6787 · 02-27-2008, 11:01 AM

235/50/17 would look good i replaced a set of 235/55/16 with a set of 17 inch wheels and 235/50/17 and loved them tire price wasn't too awfully bad either.

Spray-Bomb · 02-27-2008, 11:19 AM

What were they on ???
Have any pics ???

AZRATTLER · 02-27-2008, 11:24 AM

I had the 235/65r 15 on my 67 i had no problems.im going to use 255's like on copperhead on the front and 295/50r 15 on the rear

Spray-Bomb · 02-27-2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZRATTLER

I had the 235/65r 15 on my 67 i had no problems

Any pics ???

Alvin · 02-28-2008, 12:50 AM

On my truck I've got 255/60/15 and 255/50/17 (between my steelies and my TTOs). They're approx. the same overall height. Pics in my build thread.

Spray-Bomb · 02-28-2008, 09:20 AM

On your steelies are you running the 255/60/15's all the way around ???

And what size tires are you running on the back with your 17's ???

Andy4639 · 02-28-2008, 04:53 PM

These are the 17 on my 71.

Spray-Bomb · 02-28-2008, 07:28 PM

Sweet
what size tires are those & are you running the same size all the way around ???

Andy4639 · 02-28-2008, 08:20 PM

This is my everyday driver so wheels are the same size. Less hassel rotating them.
Tires are 255/60R- 17". 8" wide.
No scrubbing on any of them except back two when I hit a hard dip in the road which I don't do most of the time. They rub just a little on the inside of the fenderwells. They have to really take a hit to rub though.

Alvin · 02-29-2008, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

On your steelies are you running the 255/60/15's all the way around ???

And what size tires are you running on the back with your 17's ???

On my 15s I've got 255/60 on the front and 275/60 on the back.

On my 17s I've got 255/50 on the front and 275/60 on the back, and I'm thinking I'll need the narrower axle to keep them from rubbing the bedsides when I'm aired out.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-29-2008, 02:45 AM

Bfg 235/75/r15 (same overall dimension as 236/65's, just 10% wider).

02-27-2008, 08:37 AM	#1
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Anyone running... Is anyone running a 235/65R15 or 235/55R17 ??? (They're basically the same size, just different size wheels) I'm looking into some 17" wheels for my truck & wanted to know what size tire might look good on a 17" rim Pictures needed !!! Thanks, Matt __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 02-27-2008 at 11:28 AM.

02-27-2008, 10:45 AM	#2
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Anyone running... Bump __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-27-2008, 11:01 AM	#3
derek6787 Backwoods Body Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 146	Re: Anyone running... 235/50/17 would look good i replaced a set of 235/55/16 with a set of 17 inch wheels and 235/50/17 and loved them tire price wasn't too awfully bad either.

02-27-2008, 11:19 AM	#4
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Anyone running... What were they on ??? Have any pics ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-27-2008, 11:24 AM	#5
AZRATTLER Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TUCSON AZ Posts: 20	Re: Anyone running... I had the 235/65r 15 on my 67 i had no problems.im going to use 255's like on copperhead on the front and 295/50r 15 on the rear __________________ 1967 C-10 SHORT BED FLEETSIDE WITH SMALL WINDOW TURBO 400 REVERSE SHIFT , MANUAL VALVE BODY B&M QUICK CLICK SHIFTER SMALL BLOCK 350

02-28-2008, 12:50 AM	#7
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Anyone running... On my truck I've got 255/60/15 and 255/50/17 (between my steelies and my TTOs). They're approx. the same overall height. Pics in my build thread. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

02-28-2008, 09:20 AM	#8
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Anyone running... On your steelies are you running the 255/60/15's all the way around ??? And what size tires are you running on the back with your 17's ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-28-2008, 04:53 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anyone running... These are the 17 on my 71. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-28-2008, 07:28 PM	#10
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Anyone running... Sweet what size tires are those & are you running the same size all the way around ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-28-2008, 08:20 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anyone running... This is my everyday driver so wheels are the same size. Less hassel rotating them. Tires are 255/60R- 17". 8" wide. No scrubbing on any of them except back two when I hit a hard dip in the road which I don't do most of the time. They rub just a little on the inside of the fenderwells. They have to really take a hit to rub though. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 02-28-2008 at 08:22 PM.

02-29-2008, 02:45 AM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Anyone running... Bfg 235/75/r15 (same overall dimension as 236/65's, just 10% wider). Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-29-2008 at 02:48 AM.



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