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12-17-2009, 01:13 PM
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Location: Columbia SC
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tire size
I have 15 X 8 inch rally rims that I am putting on my 1972 long bed. I was wondering what size tire would look the best and that would fit the rims and wheel wells. I want them to fill up the wheel well and not look too small. I am not sure but will be buying in a few days.
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12-17-2009, 02:24 PM
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Its a Truck Thing......
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona
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Re: tire size
I use 275/60/15's on mine, looks good, 295 is the widest ive seen but I donk know if it effects clearance on the wells...
Smitty
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12-17-2009, 02:26 PM
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Its a Truck Thing......
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Re: tire size
Sorry,
Hit the wrong button, here are some pics of mine. I am working on a set for the burb.... Smitty
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12-17-2009, 03:52 PM
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 Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Glendora, CA
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Re: tire size
I assume you are 2wd. I have a 72 K10 shorty with rally's and I just put 33x9.5x15's on and it clears no issues.
Probably not helpful for you but I was happy they cleared. |
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12-17-2009, 05:37 PM
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I am a Referee of life.
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Greensboro N.C.
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Re: tire size
here's mine with 235/70-15's front and 255/70-15's rear.They are mounted on 6 lug rallies painted a charcoal grey mettalic.I'm not running centers since I don't really like the options I've found so far though I do have the originals.
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12-17-2009, 05:39 PM
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Alright Alright Alright
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Midland, Texas
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Re: tire size
I think that 275/60/15s is the way to go.
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12-18-2009, 02:42 AM
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Re: tire size
I prefer a 255/70/15. It measures in at 29" o.d. where a 275/60/15 is around 28". Either look good JMO.
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12-18-2009, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Harpers Ferry, W VA
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Re: tire size
I 'm with Average Joe, here are my 255 / 70 / 15's on my new (old) slots
15x8 in the front and 15x10 in the rear |
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