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hidden67 · 05-22-2015, 09:14 PM

Have 67 short box step side with a 2, 4 drop, any suggestions on wheel and tire package? 355/700r4/3:73
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Mike C · 05-23-2015, 11:29 PM

I have a little more drop, 4.5"/7" and tall tires. You need the same I think. I went to 17" wheels since I think that is the sweet spot in rim size. I did 235 55 17 for a 27" tall front tire on a 17x8 4.5" backspace rim and the rear is a 275 55 17 on a 5" bs 17x9 29" tall setup. That's as big a tire as will fit on a stepside without bedside mods.

smoked68 · 05-27-2015, 12:22 PM

I have a shortbed 68, Im running 20 inch Torque thrust, 9 inch wide. low profile sidewalls cant remember the actual tire size tho.

hidden67 · 05-27-2015, 12:56 PM

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I have a little more drop, 4.5"/7" and tall tires. You need the same I think. I went to 17" wheels since I think that is the sweet spot in rim size. I did 235 55 17 for a 27" tall front tire on a 17x8 4.5" backspace rim and the rear is a 275 55 17 on a 5" bs 17x9 29" tall setup. That's as big a tire as will fit on a stepside without bedside mods.

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hidden67 · 05-27-2015, 12:58 PM

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Thanks for all your help, I'm new to this site but will post pictures when it gets out of paint shop
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hidden67 · 05-27-2015, 12:59 PM

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I have a shortbed 68, Im running 20 inch Torque thrust, 9 inch wide. low profile sidewalls cant remember the actual tire size tho.

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hidden67 · 05-27-2015, 01:03 PM

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Thanks for your help! Do like the look of the Torque Thrust, will take some measurements before going with 20's, thanks again!
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05-22-2015, 09:14 PM	#1
hidden67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: perry, mi Posts: 5	Help with wheel and tire size Have 67 short box step side with a 2, 4 drop, any suggestions on wheel and tire package? 355/700r4/3:73 Posted via Mobile Device

05-23-2015, 11:29 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: Help with wheel and tire size I have a little more drop, 4.5"/7" and tall tires. You need the same I think. I went to 17" wheels since I think that is the sweet spot in rim size. I did 235 55 17 for a 27" tall front tire on a 17x8 4.5" backspace rim and the rear is a 275 55 17 on a 5" bs 17x9 29" tall setup. That's as big a tire as will fit on a stepside without bedside mods. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-27-2015, 12:22 PM	#3
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: Help with wheel and tire size I have a shortbed 68, Im running 20 inch Torque thrust, 9 inch wide. low profile sidewalls cant remember the actual tire size tho. __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom



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