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72MARIO · 04-03-2003, 09:00 PM

Just wondering ....

Mabye I might tub out my box if I need to so that I can run a nice wide tire.

GREEN70-72 · 04-03-2003, 09:54 PM

WELL I GOT A 285/50/20 ON A 20X9.5 ON A LEAF REAR WITH A 6" DROP DONT REMEMBER THE SPECS BUT THEY ARE GOODYEAR EAGLES. HAVE A PIC AT WORK I CAN GET YOU

HotRod929 · 04-03-2003, 10:23 PM

I plan on running 295/50/16s in the back of my truck on 16x10 Eagle alloys.

HOtRod

Benrs86 · 04-03-2003, 10:55 PM

295/50 r15s on 10 inch wide rims work with not too much room to get wider with.

**Canadian694x4** · 04-04-2003, 12:35 AM

Benrs86 lets see some more pics of that sweet ride!

GREEN70-72 · 04-04-2003, 08:05 AM

HERE IS THE PIC MARIO

72MARIO · 04-04-2003, 04:20 PM

Thanks I think I am going to run a 295 50 on a 15 inch rim. for the rear it would look nice and tough. Could I run a tire that wide on a 8" rim ?

Nice truck's Ben and Green 70-72

Green

Do you have any pics of the power seats ?

Thanks

Benrs86 · 04-04-2003, 05:10 PM

the tire place said that a 295 would work on a 8 inch rim, but it is not recommended. i think the 295/50 fits reall nice on a 10 inch rim

MandarinSixSeven · 04-04-2003, 06:01 PM

Heh I've had 295/50/15's on an 8" rim for as long as I can remember, not a single problem with them. I do however like the look of a wider rim and may just have to get 10-inchers eventually. I don't have any pictures here at work to show you though.

04-03-2003, 09:00 PM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	How Wide of a Tire Can I Run With Leaf Spring Susp ? Just wondering .... Mabye I might tub out my box if I need to so that I can run a nice wide tire. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-03-2003, 09:54 PM	#2
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	WELL I GOT A 285/50/20 ON A 20X9.5 ON A LEAF REAR WITH A 6" DROP DONT REMEMBER THE SPECS BUT THEY ARE GOODYEAR EAGLES. HAVE A PIC AT WORK I CAN GET YOU __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

04-03-2003, 10:23 PM	#3
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	I plan on running 295/50/16s in the back of my truck on 16x10 Eagle alloys. HOtRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

04-03-2003, 10:55 PM	#4
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	295/50 r15s on 10 inch wide rims work with not too much room to get wider with. Attached Images __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

04-04-2003, 12:35 AM	#5
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Benrs86 lets see some more pics of that sweet ride! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-04-2003, 08:05 AM	#6
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	HERE IS THE PIC MARIO Attached Images __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

04-04-2003, 04:20 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Thanks I think I am going to run a 295 50 on a 15 inch rim. for the rear it would look nice and tough. Could I run a tire that wide on a 8" rim ? Nice truck's Ben and Green 70-72 Green Do you have any pics of the power seats ? Thanks __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD Last edited by 72MARIO; 04-04-2003 at 04:26 PM.

04-04-2003, 05:10 PM	#8
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	the tire place said that a 295 would work on a 8 inch rim, but it is not recommended. i think the 295/50 fits reall nice on a 10 inch rim Attached Images __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

04-04-2003, 06:01 PM	#9
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	Heh I've had 295/50/15's on an 8" rim for as long as I can remember, not a single problem with them. I do however like the look of a wider rim and may just have to get 10-inchers eventually. I don't have any pictures here at work to show you though. __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW



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