235s on 2in lowered C-10? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chip46wis · 07-08-2008, 10:11 AM

I am lowering my 69 step about 2in---anyone have experience with running 235s in front? Will they rub or not?

I should add these will be on a stock ralleye truck rim 8in

**raggedjim** · 07-08-2008, 10:20 AM

Probably not, but what is the series? 75's are tall, 35's are short...

Rg

chip46wis · 07-08-2008, 10:42 AM

Sorry---should have mentioned that-----235 75 r 15 thanks

**raggedjim** · 07-08-2008, 11:21 AM

That will put your tire diameter at just under 29" you should be fine, I have a 4" drop in the front with a 28" tire.

Good luck, Rg

bowtieboy93 · 07-08-2008, 03:24 PM

Correct me if im wrong, but factory diameter was 27.1" and had lots of roomin the wheels
if you have a 2 in drop your fine
it'll take alot more that that for them to rub

PanelDeland · 07-08-2008, 05:11 PM

I'm running235-70-15's with a 2 1/2 spindle drop.I'm not rubbing but I haven't put the inner fenders back in it yet.

chip46wis · 07-08-2008, 08:07 PM

Thank you!!!!! I love bigger tires!!

cparman · 07-08-2008, 08:22 PM

I will try and post a pic or two of my 69. I put 2 1/2"
drop spindles on it with a set of 6 lug rallys 15x8.
255/70r15 did not rub. put 225/70r15 on it, but I think I like the other tires on it better. I will go take a oic or two and try and post them in a few

I personally think that when I did the disc brakes it has pushed the wheels out from under the fenders. I am planning to send the wheels to TRUE DESIGN WHEEL CO. have them change the offset by an inch. I think I will like that better. Had them do a couple of set of Buick Grand National wheels, and they truned out sweet!!

cparman · 07-08-2008, 08:39 PM

ok here's the pics. I HOPE. I took these in my play room. It was getting dark, and hopefully it will rain tonight.

chip46wis · 07-14-2008, 07:32 AM

Thank all of you! Cparman-nice pics of a beautiful truck!!!! thanks

68_chop_top · 07-14-2008, 09:25 AM

I run 255R60x17 with 2 1/2" drop spindles with 2" lowering springs and have no problems.

70rs/ss · 07-15-2008, 04:30 PM

BTW the disc brake swap does move the wheel out about an inch or so. I ran 275/60/15 on all four with a 2-4 drop and had no issues with a 15X8 rim. I was looking for a decent 17" tire size for my 2wd Blazer. I put 3/4 ton suspension under it and bought hummer 2 8-lug 17x8.5" wheels for it and was wondering how much tire I could fit under it. Was looking at a 275/60/17 but it was like 30-31"s tall! How tall are the 255/60/17s??

68_chop_top · 07-15-2008, 04:34 PM

255/60/17 are 29" tall

70rs/ss · 07-15-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 68_chop_top

255/60/17 are 29" tall

Thanks!

Bob 68327 · 07-15-2008, 05:54 PM

I'm runnin them on the front of mine with lots of drop and I have yet to rub them so you should be fine !!!

kcjones · 07-16-2008, 05:43 PM

Bob 68327, whatcha got in the rear?

Bob 68327 · 07-16-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kcjones

Bob 68327, whatcha got in the rear?

275/60/15 on 15x11 Ralleys

chevymad · 07-17-2008, 02:01 AM

I run 275/60r15s on 15x10 wheels on all 4 corners. This is with a 3" drop spring and disc brake conversion. No rubbing at all ever.

07-08-2008, 10:11 AM	#1
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	235s on 2in lowered C-10? I am lowering my 69 step about 2in---anyone have experience with running 235s in front? Will they rub or not? I should add these will be on a stock ralleye truck rim 8in Last edited by chip46wis; 07-08-2008 at 10:21 AM.

07-08-2008, 10:20 AM	#2
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,465	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? Probably not, but what is the series? 75's are tall, 35's are short... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

07-08-2008, 10:42 AM	#3
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? Sorry---should have mentioned that-----235 75 r 15 thanks

07-08-2008, 11:21 AM	#4
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,465	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? That will put your tire diameter at just under 29" you should be fine, I have a 4" drop in the front with a 28" tire. Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

07-08-2008, 03:24 PM	#5
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? Correct me if im wrong, but factory diameter was 27.1" and had lots of roomin the wheels if you have a 2 in drop your fine it'll take alot more that that for them to rub __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

07-08-2008, 05:11 PM	#6
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07-08-2008, 08:07 PM	#7
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? Thank you!!!!! I love bigger tires!!

07-08-2008, 08:22 PM	#8
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? I will try and post a pic or two of my 69. I put 2 1/2" drop spindles on it with a set of 6 lug rallys 15x8. 255/70r15 did not rub. put 225/70r15 on it, but I think I like the other tires on it better. I will go take a oic or two and try and post them in a few I personally think that when I did the disc brakes it has pushed the wheels out from under the fenders. I am planning to send the wheels to TRUE DESIGN WHEEL CO. have them change the offset by an inch. I think I will like that better. Had them do a couple of set of Buick Grand National wheels, and they truned out sweet!! Last edited by cparman; 07-08-2008 at 08:41 PM.

07-08-2008, 08:39 PM	#9
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? ok here's the pics. I HOPE. I took these in my play room. It was getting dark, and hopefully it will rain tonight. Attached Images

07-14-2008, 07:32 AM	#10
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? Thank all of you! Cparman-nice pics of a beautiful truck!!!! thanks

07-14-2008, 09:25 AM	#11
68_chop_top Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Granbury, TEXAS Posts: 250	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? I run 255R60x17 with 2 1/2" drop spindles with 2" lowering springs and have no problems. __________________ Mine is chopped, has a clutch, and a big block.

07-15-2008, 04:30 PM	#12
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? BTW the disc brake swap does move the wheel out about an inch or so. I ran 275/60/15 on all four with a 2-4 drop and had no issues with a 15X8 rim. I was looking for a decent 17" tire size for my 2wd Blazer. I put 3/4 ton suspension under it and bought hummer 2 8-lug 17x8.5" wheels for it and was wondering how much tire I could fit under it. Was looking at a 275/60/17 but it was like 30-31"s tall! How tall are the 255/60/17s??

07-15-2008, 04:34 PM	#13
68_chop_top Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Granbury, TEXAS Posts: 250	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? 255/60/17 are 29" tall __________________ Mine is chopped, has a clutch, and a big block.

07-15-2008, 05:54 PM	#15
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? I'm runnin them on the front of mine with lots of drop and I have yet to rub them so you should be fine !!! Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-16-2008, 05:43 PM	#16
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07-17-2008, 02:01 AM	#18
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	Re: 235s on 2in lowered C-10? I run 275/60r15s on 15x10 wheels on all 4 corners. This is with a 3" drop spring and disc brake conversion. No rubbing at all ever. __________________ 70 C10 long fleet, 355/200 4r, 6 lug disc conversion, 3" drop 70 gmc changed to 67/8 chevy, 454 with voodoo cam, th400, all 74 running gear.. in progress

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