Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Nuckingfuts · 03-03-2018, 01:36 AM

This is a direct question which I have yet to find and answer to in all the tire/rim threads on this site (my eyes are bleeding from reading!).

Will a 275/60/15 tire fit inside the rear wheel well of a 1973 fleetside shortbox? Tires will be mounted to 15x8 rally wheels (4" back spacing).

85 Money Pit · 03-03-2018, 01:44 AM

Yes, they should depending on your offset because I have a set of 295/50 15R on my 15x10 rallies.

Nuckingfuts · 03-03-2018, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 85 Money Pit

Yes, they should depending on your offset because I have a set of 295/50 15R on my 15x10 rallies.

You have a fleetside?

TrailerTrash · 03-03-2018, 02:42 AM

I had 275/60s on stock 15x7 rallies on my fleetside with no trouble. there wasn't tons of room but there was nothing to worry about

85 Money Pit · 03-03-2018, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuckingfuts

You have a fleetside?

Yes, I do....

sweetk30 · 03-03-2018, 08:50 AM

thats a 28" tall tire

i have a 85 fleetside short bed lowered 2.5" all 4 corners . stock 88-98 ss truck rims now and roller tires i clear 31x10.50x15 mud tires . my truck has a 3 leaf rear spring setup so its not to tall in the rear like some with 4 or 5 leaf .

just whats on it when i got it . using them for rollers till ready for drive time then going the 275/60/15 size . i already have 1 bfg radial ta in this mounted on a 15x8 pickup ralley wheel and tested no problems.

Nuckingfuts · 03-03-2018, 11:49 AM

I failed to mention that the truck is lowered (5/7) but it shouldn't matter as long as the width clears the wells.

68longhorn · 03-03-2018, 01:57 PM

I have 275/60r15 tires on 8inch rallys on a 3 inch lowered fleetside. Tons of room in the back. Front may rub if I lower more

3drburb · 03-03-2018, 02:17 PM

Wow! I haven't been on here for a while now.

Here you go. 275 60 15 on 15x8 with room on both sides to put my fingers, but I don't remember the wheel backspace.

I hope this helps.

layinrocker65 · 03-03-2018, 02:52 PM

I have a 4/6 drop on my fleetside and 275s. Plenty of room

Malo83 · 03-03-2018, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 85 Money Pit

Yes, they should depending on your offset because I have a set of 295/50 15R on my 15x10 rallies.

Lot of room, have the same setup on the back.

BLP86 · 03-04-2018, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuckingfuts

This is a direct question which I have yet to find and answer to in all the tire/rim threads on this site (my eyes are bleeding from reading!).

Will a 275/60/15 tire fit inside the rear wheel well of a 1973 fleetside shortbox? Tires will be mounted to 15x8 rally wheels (4" back spacing).

Lowered 7in no issues 275 60 15 8in rally's

85/Silverado · 03-04-2018, 11:10 AM

I'm running these on my Fleetside and I couldn't go any wider. 0 spacing.

Front Wheels Ridler Style 695 Grey Wheel with Machined Lip (17x8"/5x127mm)
Rear Wheels Ridler Style 695 Grey Wheel with Machined Lip (18x9.5"/5x127mm)

215/55R17 = 26.3x8.5R17

235/50R18 = 27.3x9.3R18

I know yours are higher but these are almost 11" wide at the side walls.

Nuckingfuts · 03-04-2018, 11:36 AM

Nice!

blazer2007 · 03-05-2018, 09:46 AM

looks close but will it fit on a bagged truck with 8 in 0r 10 inch truck rallys ?

SCOTI · 03-05-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

looks close but will it fit on a bagged truck with 8 in 0r 10 inch truck rallys ?

There's 5 diff trucks pictured in this thread. What looks close?

SCOTI · 03-05-2018, 10:56 AM

Yes. 275's will fit w/room to spare.

295/40-20's on a 10" wheel......

ultrahd4me · 03-05-2018, 11:14 AM

Just as SCOTI and others have said, no problems with a 275. Here's a 285/50 on one my trucks with 1" of room at least.

blazer2007 · 03-05-2018, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

There's 5 diff trucks pictured in this thread. What looks close?

Malo 83 looks borderline

75C10 · 03-05-2018, 09:16 PM

I have a 4 / 6 drop (flip kit) and 295 -45 /20 on the rear with 20X10 wheels with 5" BS.The tires are very close to the wheel well lips (less than little finger) and I built an aluminium angle device to prevent the sharp edges from cutting the tires. I have yet to rub as best I can tell. No marks on the tires. Been this way for 10+ years. Rear end is reasonably centred but not perfect.
Works for me.

Malo83 · 03-06-2018, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

Malo 83 looks borderline

They'll tuck whenever I carry a load that's heavy with no problems.

blazer2007 · 03-06-2018, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

They'll tuck whenever I carry a load that's heavy with no problems.

what size are you running on the front?

Malo83 · 03-07-2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

what size are you running on the front?

15x8 with 245/60.

bbbc10 · 03-09-2018, 10:46 PM

I had 275/60 on a 15x10 rally lowered 6" with no problems

03-03-2018, 01:36 AM	#1
Nuckingfuts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CA, USA Posts: 117	Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? This is a direct question which I have yet to find and answer to in all the tire/rim threads on this site (my eyes are bleeding from reading!). Will a 275/60/15 tire fit inside the rear wheel well of a 1973 fleetside shortbox? Tires will be mounted to 15x8 rally wheels (4" back spacing).

03-03-2018, 01:44 AM	#2
85 Money Pit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Oxford, Ms Posts: 28	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? Yes, they should depending on your offset because I have a set of 295/50 15R on my 15x10 rallies.

03-03-2018, 02:42 AM	#4
TrailerTrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PA Posts: 441	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? I had 275/60s on stock 15x7 rallies on my fleetside with no trouble. there wasn't tons of room but there was nothing to worry about __________________ - When the Reaper makes his deal, trust in your steel - '77 C10 350/350 2/4 drop and a mild street engine

03-03-2018, 08:50 AM	#6
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? thats a 28" tall tire i have a 85 fleetside short bed lowered 2.5" all 4 corners . stock 88-98 ss truck rims now and roller tires i clear 31x10.50x15 mud tires . my truck has a 3 leaf rear spring setup so its not to tall in the rear like some with 4 or 5 leaf . just whats on it when i got it . using them for rollers till ready for drive time then going the 275/60/15 size . i already have 1 bfg radial ta in this mounted on a 15x8 pickup ralley wheel and tested no problems. Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

03-03-2018, 11:49 AM	#7
Nuckingfuts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CA, USA Posts: 117	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? I failed to mention that the truck is lowered (5/7) but it shouldn't matter as long as the width clears the wells.

03-03-2018, 01:57 PM	#8
68longhorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,123	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? I have 275/60r15 tires on 8inch rallys on a 3 inch lowered fleetside. Tons of room in the back. Front may rub if I lower more __________________ 1986 Custom Deluxe 10 1978 Caprice 2 door - sold 1937 Chevrolet 2 door sedan - project

03-03-2018, 02:17 PM	#9
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 858	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? Wow! I haven't been on here for a while now. Here you go. 275 60 15 on 15x8 with room on both sides to put my fingers, but I don't remember the wheel backspace. I hope this helps. Attached Images

03-03-2018, 02:52 PM	#10
layinrocker65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 521	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? I have a 4/6 drop on my fleetside and 275s. Plenty of room __________________ ‘53 GMC COE stock ‘53 Chevy 3100 LSA/TR6060 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=805949‘ '70 Chevy C10 LWB 350/sm465 ‘74 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3/4L80e, Vintage Air, Dakota Digital, US Mags

03-04-2018, 11:10 AM	#13
85/Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port St. Joe Fl. Posts: 494	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? I'm running these on my Fleetside and I couldn't go any wider. 0 spacing. Front Wheels Ridler Style 695 Grey Wheel with Machined Lip (17x8"/5x127mm) Rear Wheels Ridler Style 695 Grey Wheel with Machined Lip (18x9.5"/5x127mm) 215/55R17 = 26.3x8.5R17 235/50R18 = 27.3x9.3R18 I know yours are higher but these are almost 11" wide at the side walls. Attached Images Last edited by 85/Silverado; 03-04-2018 at 10:28 PM.

03-04-2018, 11:36 AM	#14
Nuckingfuts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CA, USA Posts: 117	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? Nice!

03-05-2018, 09:46 AM	#15
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? looks close but will it fit on a bagged truck with 8 in 0r 10 inch truck rallys ?

03-05-2018, 10:56 AM	#17
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? Yes. 275's will fit w/room to spare. 295/40-20's on a 10" wheel...... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-05-2018, 11:14 AM	#18
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? Just as SCOTI and others have said, no problems with a 275. Here's a 285/50 on one my trucks with 1" of room at least. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Instagram: @midtennc10 Youtube channel: Midtennc10

03-05-2018, 09:16 PM	#20
75C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 161	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? I have a 4 / 6 drop (flip kit) and 295 -45 /20 on the rear with 20X10 wheels with 5" BS.The tires are very close to the wheel well lips (less than little finger) and I built an aluminium angle device to prevent the sharp edges from cutting the tires. I have yet to rub as best I can tell. No marks on the tires. Been this way for 10+ years. Rear end is reasonably centred but not perfect. Works for me.

03-09-2018, 10:46 PM	#24
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Will 275 Tires Fit in Rear of Fleetside? I had 275/60 on a 15x10 rally lowered 6" with no problems



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