Question for the tire experts- 28"x17" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HuggerCST · 05-20-2008, 10:37 PM

I've decided that I want to run 275-50-17s (28" tall) on the rear of my truck. On the front I'd like to find a tire that is not quite as wide,(maybe 8-9 inch tread) but is still 28" tall. I'd also like a decent looking tire, hopefully a v-groove tread pattern. I've found the 275-50s for the rear in several brands, and found 255-55-17s for the front, but can't find a matching front tire from the same manufacturer. What sizes other than 255/55/17 would give me a 28" tall tire? I've played around with online calculators but haven't found what I'm looking for.

**Palf70Step** · 05-20-2008, 11:03 PM

Wynne

Try this

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

You can throw in sizes and it will let you know the width/ diameter

a 235/60x17 is 28.1 tall

Also, looking at other than 17s up front will give you more choices.

05-20-2008, 10:37 PM	#1
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Question for the tire experts- 28"x17" I've decided that I want to run 275-50-17s (28" tall) on the rear of my truck. On the front I'd like to find a tire that is not quite as wide,(maybe 8-9 inch tread) but is still 28" tall. I'd also like a decent looking tire, hopefully a v-groove tread pattern. I've found the 275-50s for the rear in several brands, and found 255-55-17s for the front, but can't find a matching front tire from the same manufacturer. What sizes other than 255/55/17 would give me a 28" tall tire? I've played around with online calculators but haven't found what I'm looking for. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 05-20-2008 at 10:37 PM.

05-20-2008, 11:03 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: Question for the tire experts- 28"x17" Wynne Try this http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp You can throw in sizes and it will let you know the width/ diameter a 235/60x17 is 28.1 tall Also, looking at other than 17s up front will give you more choices. __________________ 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; 05-20-2008 at 11:03 PM.



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