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72gmcshorty · 12-13-2002, 10:26 PM

I have newer style step side bed on my 72. Will a 15X11 mag fit in the wheelwells or is that too wide. What would be a good size tire for a nice meaty look?

**Palf70Step** · 12-13-2002, 10:38 PM

I have 15x8"s on my 96 GMC with 275-60's and the fill it up with wise. I don't know how the new style stepide beds fit on our trucks, but I would imagine you'r gonna be limited by the back space of the wheel and I would guess that an 11" rim might actually hang past the outr lip if your limited to the same back space.

Just my observation from my 2 trucks asd a comparison.

Blackhawkdc · 12-14-2002, 12:44 AM

I've got 285/70R15's on the back of my '69 with the original stepside bed. Its about the biggest I'd go and still have safe clearance.

Keep in mind, the picture is before I got rid of the spring-over shocks and replaced them with air shocks which I keep as low as possible for traction purposes. With the truck sitting at an unassited height, the tires have just enough room to squek into the fenders without rubbing. The rims are 15x10's also. Not much reason to go any bigger unless you wanna fit a 15" wide tire, and then you'll have to tub the rear out.

12-13-2002, 10:26 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	2 questions..... I have newer style step side bed on my 72. Will a 15X11 mag fit in the wheelwells or is that too wide. What would be a good size tire for a nice meaty look? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

12-13-2002, 10:38 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,665	I have 15x8"s on my 96 GMC with 275-60's and the fill it up with wise. I don't know how the new style stepide beds fit on our trucks, but I would imagine you'r gonna be limited by the back space of the wheel and I would guess that an 11" rim might actually hang past the outr lip if your limited to the same back space. Just my observation from my 2 trucks asd a comparison. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-14-2002, 12:44 AM	#3
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	I've got 285/70R15's on the back of my '69 with the original stepside bed. Its about the biggest I'd go and still have safe clearance. Keep in mind, the picture is before I got rid of the spring-over shocks and replaced them with air shocks which I keep as low as possible for traction purposes. With the truck sitting at an unassited height, the tires have just enough room to squek into the fenders without rubbing. The rims are 15x10's also. Not much reason to go any bigger unless you wanna fit a 15" wide tire, and then you'll have to tub the rear out. Attached Images __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America



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