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Rc 415 · 08-16-2007, 02:49 PM

Ok, I test fitted the rims on ones side of my truck to get an idea of which way I should go with tire size, and I'm thinking taller tires front and back.
Current tire sizes:
Front: 245/45/17
Back: 275/50/17

For new tires I'm thinking
Front: 255/50/17
Back: 275/55/17
I forgot to add, the rim sizes are 17x9 for the front, and 17x10 for the back.
Would I be able to run a 255/50/17 on the front?

But finding fronts in that size is rather hard does anyone else know a tire size that would be similiar and easier to find?

Rc 415 · 08-16-2007, 02:49 PM

jokersbowtie · 08-16-2007, 02:55 PM

put the other rear tire on the front and see what it looks like.

Malo83 · 08-16-2007, 03:29 PM

Wow, those 17's look tiny compared to the Ralleys

, but yeah I agree some new tires with some sidewall instead of rubber bands should fill those wheel wells

How about some pics of the Ralleys and 17's side by side and front to back to see the difference in size, trucks looking good

Eyegore · 08-16-2007, 03:46 PM

I have 275's all the way around, if I could do it all over i'd have the 275's on the front and the 295 or 305 on the rear.

75silverstep · 08-16-2007, 04:10 PM

Had to do it ....

Malo83 · 08-16-2007, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75silverstep

Had to do it ....

Nailed it Silverstep

Rc 415 · 08-16-2007, 04:01 PM

here ya go Malo83
Back

Front

All

Malo83 · 08-16-2007, 04:19 PM

Thanks Rc, those 275's would look good on the front and a 295/305 on the back like Eyegore posted earlier

whats the BS on those rims?
she's looking good

Rc 415 · 08-16-2007, 04:13 PM

Oh man would I love that! But I already scrape coming into the driveway...

Rc 415 · 08-16-2007, 04:27 PM

So you guys think a 275/50/17 on the front rims (that are 9" wide) and a 305/60/17 on the back rims (that are 10" wide)? I'm having trouble finding a 305 for a 17" rim... I dont really have a clue as to the back space, but for the rear rims I had to buy a spacer to kick them out 1.25" because they rubbed on the inner bed side.

Mr79C10 · 08-16-2007, 06:45 PM

That pic with the "extra" slam. Looks SCHAWEEEEEEEETT

Premium72 · 08-16-2007, 06:51 PM

i say keep the rallies. they look way meaner to me.

Rc 415 · 08-16-2007, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Premium72

i say keep the rallies. they look way meaner to me.

I like the rallies a lot too, but the fronts keep rubbing, I cant grind any more...

79chevylover · 08-16-2007, 07:14 PM

Those wheels really cleaned up nice. I didn't like them until I saw them on your truck. I like fat tires all around with some sidewall too. Lookin good!

knightlife · 08-16-2007, 07:47 PM

I think its hawt! but thats just me

bagged74 · 08-16-2007, 07:56 PM

I like the way a 255/50 275/50 combo looks. The NITTO NT 450s arent terribly expensive.

Rc 415 · 08-16-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

I like the way a 255/50 275/50 combo looks. The NITTO NT 450s arent terribly expensive.

That does look nice, I think a 275/60 would look a little meaner though, I'm pretty sure I'm going 255/50 front and 275/60 rear.

bagged74 · 08-16-2007, 08:15 PM

a 275/60 is pretty tall( approximately 30"), you sure its gonna fit ok?

boatpuller · 08-16-2007, 08:32 PM

my rallies rubbed too.i liked em but,some rub others get away with it.mine hit where the bottom of the ball joint goes in.i put on 17's and cured it.i never have had any rubbing with my hopsters.they are 4 in. backspace.minus 11 offset.but,they are 8 inch wide all around.i'm not sure if stepside fenders have less or more room? some guys will grind inner fender lip on rear fleets.my fronts are 225/55/17 and the rears are 275/55/17 toyo proxes st's.which iv'e been happy with.no matter which way you go the truck's looking sharp man.

Rc 415 · 08-16-2007, 08:18 PM

yeah its not a problem, the rally was 29" tall, and these step fenders are nice and large

Rc 415 · 08-16-2007, 08:29 PM

Classic87' was running a 275/60/17 on the back of his truck it looked good

And a 255/60 on the font, just my opinion but it was a wee bit too tall

Srubydo1986 · 08-16-2007, 10:04 PM

all of you guys are running car tires kinda makes me fell as if im doing something wrong. or maybe im just not low enough to make it look right.

killthewabbit · 08-16-2007, 10:19 PM

Rc, I know you're looking for more sidewall than less, but 255/45-17s are pretty cheap on discounttiredirect.com and aren't too rubber-bandy (IMHO). That's that's going on my Chevelle here in the next few weeks on 17x8 wheels.

slugish · 08-17-2007, 12:14 AM

HAVE 17X8 WITH 255X17,S ON THE FRONT OF MY 84 & IS LOWERED BOUT THE SAME AS YOURS. TIRES SCRUB ( i THINK LOWER CONTROL ARM WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN ) iTHINK WITH 17X 9,S ON THE FRONT WOULD BE A LITTLE MUCH. WITH 17X9 RIMS YOU PROBABLY SHOULNT GO OVER 245X17 TIRE SIZE UNLESS YOU HAVE TUBULAR CONTROL ARMS . HOPE THIS HELPS . LIKE YOUR TRUCK BY THE WAY

08-16-2007, 02:49 PM	#1
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! Ok, I test fitted the rims on ones side of my truck to get an idea of which way I should go with tire size, and I'm thinking taller tires front and back. Current tire sizes: Front: 245/45/17 Back: 275/50/17 For new tires I'm thinking Front: 255/50/17 Back: 275/55/17 I forgot to add, the rim sizes are 17x9 for the front, and 17x10 for the back. Would I be able to run a 255/50/17 on the front? But finding fronts in that size is rather hard does anyone else know a tire size that would be similiar and easier to find? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/ Last edited by Rc 415; 08-16-2007 at 03:46 PM.

08-16-2007, 02:49 PM	#2
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

08-16-2007, 02:55 PM	#3
jokersbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 74	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! put the other rear tire on the front and see what it looks like.

08-16-2007, 03:29 PM	#4
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! Wow, those 17's look tiny compared to the Ralleys, but yeah I agree some new tires with some sidewall instead of rubber bands should fill those wheel wells How about some pics of the Ralleys and 17's side by side and front to back to see the difference in size, trucks looking good

08-16-2007, 03:46 PM	#5
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! I have 275's all the way around, if I could do it all over i'd have the 275's on the front and the 295 or 305 on the rear. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

08-16-2007, 04:10 PM	#6
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! Had to do it .... Attached Images __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

08-16-2007, 04:01 PM	#8
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! here ya go Malo83 Back Front All __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/ Last edited by Rc 415; 08-16-2007 at 04:07 PM.

08-16-2007, 04:19 PM	#9
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! Thanks Rc, those 275's would look good on the front and a 295/305 on the back like Eyegore posted earlier whats the BS on those rims? she's looking good

08-16-2007, 04:13 PM	#10
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! Oh man would I love that! But I already scrape coming into the driveway... __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

08-16-2007, 04:27 PM	#11
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! So you guys think a 275/50/17 on the front rims (that are 9" wide) and a 305/60/17 on the back rims (that are 10" wide)? I'm having trouble finding a 305 for a 17" rim... I dont really have a clue as to the back space, but for the rear rims I had to buy a spacer to kick them out 1.25" because they rubbed on the inner bed side. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/ Last edited by Rc 415; 08-16-2007 at 04:29 PM.

08-16-2007, 06:45 PM	#12
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08-16-2007, 06:51 PM	#13
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! i say keep the rallies. they look way meaner to me. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

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79chevylover Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 11	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! Those wheels really cleaned up nice. I didn't like them until I saw them on your truck. I like fat tires all around with some sidewall too. Lookin good!

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08-16-2007, 07:56 PM	#17
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! I like the way a 255/50 275/50 combo looks. The NITTO NT 450s arent terribly expensive.



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08-16-2007, 08:15 PM	#19
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! a 275/60 is pretty tall( approximately 30"), you sure its gonna fit ok? Last edited by bagged74; 08-16-2007 at 08:17 PM.

08-16-2007, 08:32 PM	#20
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! my rallies rubbed too.i liked em but,some rub others get away with it.mine hit where the bottom of the ball joint goes in.i put on 17's and cured it.i never have had any rubbing with my hopsters.they are 4 in. backspace.minus 11 offset.but,they are 8 inch wide all around.i'm not sure if stepside fenders have less or more room? some guys will grind inner fender lip on rear fleets.my fronts are 225/55/17 and the rears are 275/55/17 toyo proxes st's.which iv'e been happy with.no matter which way you go the truck's looking sharp man. Attached Images __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 08-16-2007 at 08:34 PM.

08-16-2007, 08:18 PM	#21
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! yeah its not a problem, the rally was 29" tall, and these step fenders are nice and large __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

08-16-2007, 08:29 PM	#22
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! Classic87' was running a 275/60/17 on the back of his truck it looked good And a 255/60 on the font, just my opinion but it was a wee bit too tall __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/ Last edited by Rc 415; 08-16-2007 at 08:32 PM.

08-16-2007, 10:04 PM	#23
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killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! Rc, I know you're looking for more sidewall than less, but 255/45-17s are pretty cheap on discounttiredirect.com and aren't too rubber-bandy (IMHO). That's that's going on my Chevelle here in the next few weeks on 17x8 wheels. __________________ -- Will

08-17-2007, 12:14 AM	#25
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Rims & Tires on, Need new tire size opinions! BEWARE: Lotsa Pics!!! HAVE 17X8 WITH 255X17,S ON THE FRONT OF MY 84 & IS LOWERED BOUT THE SAME AS YOURS. TIRES SCRUB ( i THINK LOWER CONTROL ARM WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN ) iTHINK WITH 17X 9,S ON THE FRONT WOULD BE A LITTLE MUCH. WITH 17X9 RIMS YOU PROBABLY SHOULNT GO OVER 245X17 TIRE SIZE UNLESS YOU HAVE TUBULAR CONTROL ARMS . HOPE THIS HELPS . LIKE YOUR TRUCK BY THE WAY

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