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Old 02-20-2018, 01:46 PM   #51
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Re: What tire sizes everyone running with 20's

Perhaps a silly question - But can I run 20s on a non-lowered '67. Have replaced front and rear coil springs to restore stock heights. 5 lug front disc brakes.

I'm more old school stock height - but really like the bigger wheels... Any interference issues?

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Old 02-21-2018, 11:47 AM   #52
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With stock height you'll have plenty of room, look at what sizes modern factory trucks run so you can get an idea of some common tire sizes. I'd recommend a 20x9 size wheel for easy fitment. Check out vision wheel they make some nice budget friendly options
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Old 02-21-2018, 02:00 PM   #53
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I have a 2/4 drop on a 71 swb. I want to get staggered 20x8 and 20x10. What backspacing and tire size should I run. I was thinking 255/45 front and 295/45 rear. I'm worried about the tires looking too small.
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Old 02-21-2018, 04:05 PM   #54
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20x8.5/ 5.25 B.S. with 245/45/20 up front and 20x10/5.5 B.S. with 275/45/20 in the rear.
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Old 02-21-2018, 04:07 PM   #55
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I have a 2/4 drop on a 71 swb. I want to get staggered 20x8 and 20x10. What backspacing and tire size should I run. I was thinking 255/45 front and 295/45 rear. I'm worried about the tires looking too small.
295 in the rear my rub on the inner bed depending on what B.S you go with.
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Old 02-21-2018, 04:19 PM   #56
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Wondering what tire sizes anybody is running with 20's all the way around. I have 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in the rear. Also what tire make have been looking at Toyo's. Just looking for some input if you have a pic that would be great too.
Toyo 285/50 and Toyo 275/45 both 20, truck in pieces right now
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Old 02-21-2018, 09:09 PM   #57
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295 in the rear my rub on the inner bed depending on what B.S you go with.
Bs is 4.75 in the front and 5.5 in the rear
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Old 11-16-2018, 12:05 AM   #58
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[quote=19GM71;6595464]245/45/20 on 20x8.5 all around.[/quot

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Old 11-16-2018, 12:27 AM   #59
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255/40/20 and 295/40/20.
CRAWDADFOX, what width and back spacing are you running on that beautiful red truck, also are those the one piece US Mags?

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Old 05-09-2020, 09:09 PM   #60
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Re: What tire sizes everyone running with 20's

Bringing one back from the dead.

I just picked up a 71 LWB with a 3/5 drop and I've got 5th Gen Z/28 Camaro reps for it that are 20x10.5 up front and 20x12 out back.

I want to run the Toyo Proxies and it looks like a 315 on the 12" wheel in the rear won't be an issue, but is this 10.5 going to fit up front?

I'm thinking I'd like a 275 or 285 up front would be ideal for traction and not getting plowed by the fat rears.

Anyone have some experience with a wide front setup?

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Old 05-12-2020, 08:27 AM   #61
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Re: What tire sizes everyone running with 20's

Had 17s but son talked me into these used 20s a couple months ago. Not sure I like it but maybe I'm just old. 20x8s with 255/35 and 20x9.5s with 275/35. Didn't notice any other posts with tires this short, so thought I'd share. No clearance issues. Yes, it rides hard, and I watch for potholes, hehe.
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Had 17s but son talked me into these used 20s a couple months ago. Not sure I like it but maybe I'm just old. 20x8s with 255/35 and 20x9.5s with 275/35. Didn't notice any other posts with tires this short, so thought I'd share. No clearance issues. Yes, it rides hard, and I watch for potholes, hehe.
Thanks!

I've got 20's on my 67 Rat, but they're nowhere near as wide as the new wheels for the 71.

I think I'm going to run a wider tub just to be safe out back and have some ideas for a sick bed wood system, too, while I'm at it.
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Had 17s but son talked me into these used 20s a couple months ago. Not sure I like it but maybe I'm just old. 20x8s with 255/35 and 20x9.5s with 275/35. Didn't notice any other posts with tires this short, so thought I'd share. No clearance issues. Yes, it rides hard, and I watch for potholes, hehe.
Yes your old looks great!
I have 35's on the front but 40's 295 in the rear with 1 inch spacers
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