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04-08-2002, 01:23 PM
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What tire size
Gotta put on new tires on my 72 1/2 lwb what is preferred?
235/70/r15 or 235/75/r15
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04-08-2002, 01:33 PM
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You likely could go with 235x60x15" tires.
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04-08-2002, 01:48 PM
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I don't like the lowered look wouldn't 60 series drop it alot?
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04-08-2002, 02:11 PM
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It would drop it a little...235x70x15 are close to the G78x15 these trucks (C10) came with. So if you want to remain close to stock then 235x70x15 is the way to go.
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04-08-2002, 03:20 PM
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For what its worth, I like a 255/70/15. A little bit wider, but the same overall diameter as stock. Works great on 8 inch wide rims, maybe a little bit fat for 7 inchers.
I always thought the 235/70/15s look too short for our trucks, especially with no lowering.
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04-08-2002, 06:57 PM
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I like the 275-60-15 on a set of 8" ralley wheels, they are hard to beat, and fill out the fender wells nicely and are very close to the original g78-15 height.
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04-08-2002, 09:39 PM
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275/60 fit nicely on the front, but are way to skinny for the rear that s why mine has 33x18.50,plus it gives it a nice stance.
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04-08-2002, 10:51 PM
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P215/75R15 Don't look bad. Its the same as what was on my truck when my grandpa had it. ------------------ Nick Rodenberg Wellington, MO http://nickrod.port5.com You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck" I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny. White/Ochre/White Runs well... working on body. Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16
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04-08-2002, 10:58 PM
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Here is a sample of a tire chart size conversion chart I made up. I got the idea from a fellow board member, Tom. It basicaly converts the metric (mm) units to inches. It gives the sidewall height and overall diameter. You just type in your wheel/tire diameter and it lists all the different combinations (some probably don't even exist). It came in pretty handy when I was choosing my tires sizes. If you are interested, let me know, and I'll e-mail it to you. Oh, it's an Excel spreadsheet by the way.
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04-09-2002, 04:20 PM
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I have 235/75s they are 28 inches tall they look pretty good. fill up the wheel wells good
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