Tire size

[stepsider]

Now running 235 75R 15 is that the correct size ? Truck will have a 2 1/2 & 4"
Dropped. What is the best or better tire size ?

[72afr]

Originally Posted by stepsider

Now running 235 75R 15 is that the correct size ? Truck will have a 2 1/2 & 4"
Dropped. What is the best or better tire size ?

There's a lot to that. Preferred look, backspacing of wheels, etc. That said, you might look around at other's builds on here and there's a few threads about the same. There's a bit of variation across the board. I have a 2.5"/3" setup on mine with 255/60/15 on the front and 275/60/15 on the rear.

[Grumpy old man]

This tire size calculator can help a lot , I have 255 x 70 x 15 Bf Goodrich T/A radials on my 67 short bed . They are about 29" tall . with a 3.5 x 5" drop, 3.73 posi rear, I wanted a 30" tire in back .

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r15-255-70r15

[hewittca]

That size should work just fine for that drop if you are wanting the same size front/rear. I'm assuming you are running 15x6 stock wheels with that size? I had that size tire front/rear on my truck when I dropped it.



It looked alright to me, but I prefer the fronts to be a bit smaller than the rears. So, I swapped out the fronts to a 215/75r15. I also mounted the 235/75r15s to some 15x8 wheels on the rear. For my level of drop, this big and small size differential looks better to me.



It just comes down to your personal preference, but this at least gives you an idea of the difference in appearance between these two sizes. I've seen many people mention the 235/75 is close to the original stock size, however, I found that not to be the case on my truck. It originally came with some G78-15 bias ply tires and the 215/75r15 is a closer dimensional match to it.

[HO455]

This thread may help you.

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=703601

[72c20customcamper]

Depends on what your going for I have 265/70r16 on my 68 3”/4” drop . Came off my Taco .