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low&slow 12-28-2013 07:55 PM

Anyone running these sizes ?
 
Anyone running any of my options for rim diameter and have pics?

14 front 15 rear
15 front 16 rear
16 front 17 rear

Not looking for anything bigger than that though. NO 20's or more here.

I'm thinking of staggering my wheel sizes if that's what it's called. I know tire sizes have some to do with how the stance is as well. I'm looking for a noticeable rake.

If you have any of those sizes, post pics.
If you have any of those sizes with fat tall side walls in the rear and small tires in the front, post pics of them too.

Thanks guys and gals.

frednoah 12-28-2013 08:06 PM

Re: Anyone running these sizes ?
 
275/60/15 is a 28" tall tire, as is 235/60/17 (28.1 if we're being picky) The truck will sit the exact same height with either tire.

What you need to do is play with a tire height calculator after you select the size rim you want to run. Tire height and changes to the suspension (drop spindles, springs, etc) are going to be where your rake comes from.

low&slow 12-28-2013 08:18 PM

Re: Anyone running these sizes ?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by frednoah (Post 6438781)
275/60/15 is a 28" tall tire, as is 235/60/17 (28.1 if we're being picky) The truck will sit the exact same height with either tire.

What you need to do is play with a tire height calculator after you select the size rim you want to run. Tire height and changes to the suspension (drop spindles, springs, etc) are going to be where your rake comes from.

Thanks for letting me know that. I'm thinking of running anywhere from a 30-33 inch tall tire in the rear and a 25-29 inch tall tire in the front. Just trying to figure out what size rim would look good staggered with those tire sizes.

I also understand what you are talking about with suspension changes, but I'm not sure how low I want to go without having an idea on rim size. I'm wanting to lower it enough to where the fender well opening is right at the top of the rim or a bit higher. Smaller rim = more drop to get the fender on the rim, right?

grancuda 12-29-2013 07:05 PM

Re: Anyone running these sizes ?
 
I am running 14x6 & 15x10. Using 215/75R14 & 295/50R15 size tires. The tires heighrs are within 1/16" of each other.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8...95038b_b_d.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3807/9...1c9e32_b_d.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3824/1...5346d6_b_d.jpg


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