New Here...need advice on wheels/ tires combo

[Gotenntitans]

Hello all. New here and I've been looking around at some of the pictures of some very cool 73-87 short boxes. I have an '87 GMC Sierra swb shortbox that my dad and I are restoring. New 350 being dropped in this week, then I've got new door panels and grill & front bumper and some paint work being done after that. Not a full paint job yet, just some touch ups around the front and inside the doors.

I am not going to lower the truck. I have already bought two 15 x 8 and two 15 x 10 vintiques 37 series rally wheels with derby caps. Advice needed on what size tires should I put on them. I don't care for the low profile look too much. I like the old style fat white letter tires. Any pics or advice is welcome. Thanks and I'll post pics when it's done and someone shows me how. GTT
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[J Knight]

Sounds cool, since you aren't going to lower it I would probably run 235/70/15 and 275/60/15 on those wheels.
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[Gotenntitans]

Wouldn't the front wheels look tall & skinny and the rears look short & wide? I had done some research and found a pic of one with 245/60 r15s on front & 275/60 r15s on the rear. I want it to look good and have a classic, yet tough look. My dad will never go for lowering it. Thanks. GTT

[Gotenntitans]

OK, gonna try again. GTT
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[bluex]

Those tires will look kinda short at stock height. Here is 275/60/15 on 15x10's at stock height.



this is a 255/60 on a 15x8 an 275/60 on a 15x10 with a 2.5/4 drop..



This truck has the heavy half package as well which does make it a little higher than a normal 1/2 ton...

[truckfan]

275 60 R 15 on 8" Ralleys. stock height. i think its the classic 80s look.

[Gotenntitans]

Thank you both. I actually like the look of the first truck with those tires. I'm thinking that's the way I wanna go.

[Redcap]

Originally Posted by bluex

this is a 255/60 on a 15x8 an 275/60 on a 15x10 with a 2.5/4 drop..

I like that one.

[Rubble]

That first pic of the long box really suits these trucks,had a 78 set up much the same way,8s x 10s. 255s & 295s..Classic
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[bluex]

Originally Posted by Rubble

That first pic of the long box really suits these trucks,had a 78 set up much the same way,8s x 10s. 255s & 295s..Classic
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Mine? The very first one I posted is with 10 wides an 275 all around. They were to wide up front after lowering it...

[Rubble]

Originally Posted by bluex

Mine? The very first one I posted is with 10 wides an 275 all around. They were to wide up front after lowering it...

Ya,but I didn't read it right.I thought you had 8s on the front.Still looks good though... I know some think different,but that set up is still the best look for there trucks,not big wheels...maybe with a little drop.Factory stance looks good though..IMO.
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