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Project77 · 02-14-2013, 09:45 PM

just as the title says

what is the lowest i could possibly go without having to many issues? i just want to lessen the gap between the tire and the wheel well. please help thanks

jbristo67 · 02-15-2013, 05:30 AM

2/4
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**rs74** · 02-15-2013, 01:18 PM

I asked the same thing here a while back. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564071
I am doing a 4-6 drop and currently run 15x10" rims, so I have to get a different set of rims now. 2-4 was pretty much what I was told as well if you are running the same setup as I am now (before drop). I am still going to run the 295/50's in back but will have to get a rim that has more backspacing. Maybe a 5-5 1/2" BS. My current rims have a 4"bs front and rear.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-15-2013, 02:51 PM

295s rear. About 7-8 drop in rear
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Low87 · 02-15-2013, 04:00 PM

I did 6/8 with that size on 16s.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-15-2013, 06:13 PM

Same here haha forgot to post. My rear are 295/50/16s. I can't find any more anywhere
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cory d · 02-15-2013, 06:20 PM

time for 17's

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-15-2013, 06:24 PM

Time for 18s
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bbbc10 · 02-15-2013, 06:51 PM

you can do 7" drop rear and clear the tire

Low87 · 02-15-2013, 09:47 PM

Insid, I couldn't find them anymore either. The last time I'd bought them it was a stupid ~$300 each. Went down to 265s.
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-15-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Low87

Insid, I couldn't find them anymore either. The last time I'd bought them it was a stupid ~$300 each. Went down to 265s.
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If I could get more still I wouldn't mind the price
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piecesparts · 02-15-2013, 11:01 PM

It all hinges off of the backspacing on the rims. I used to run 295/50/15 on the back and a 245/60/15 on the front of my 84 SWB. I now have 17" rims with 275/50/15 tires on the back and 255/50/17 tires on the front. I have a set of 9.5" rims on the back to get the offset that I wanted and the fronts are 8.5" rims to keep the clearance on the front fender. However, there is still plenty of room on my truck. I have a 3.5" drop on the front and a 4.5" drop on the rear and could go more, but would have to 'C' notch the rear frame.

GMC Guy · 02-17-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

It all hinges off of the backspacing on the rims. I used to run 295/50/15 on the back and a 245/60/15 on the front of my 84 SWB. I now have 17" rims with 275/50/15 tires on the back and 255/50/17 tires on the front. I have a set of 9.5" rims on the back to get the offset that I wanted and the fronts are 8.5" rims to keep the clearance on the front fender. However, there is still plenty of room on my truck. I have a 3.5" drop on the front and a 4.5" drop on the rear and could go more, but would have to 'C' notch the rear frame.

any pictures of your truck with the 295/50/15 and 245/50/15? i'm about to pull the trigger on that combo, and i have about a 3/4 drop. would love to see pics of what it may look like

Project77 · 02-17-2013, 03:24 PM

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heres what it looks like i dont have the backspacing needed to go as low as i want and i just want to eliminate the wheel well space if i could id like to put spacers on as well to get a wider stance with the tires get them to stick out at least 2 inches the front already sticks out about 1/2 inch but the rear doesnt i would like to aquire spacers to even both the front and back to stick out 2 inches from the fender

Project77 · 02-17-2013, 03:28 PM

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piecesparts · 02-17-2013, 05:55 PM

This is a truck with a 3" drop in the front with DJM tubular lower A arms and a Belltech 4" drop in the rear. Then we had the springs rearched another 3/4" so that it set the way we wanted it. Front tires originally were 245/60/15 and 295/50/15. Later it went to a 17" rim set up. The red truck in front of the white one has been lowered 3" in the front and 4" in the rear with Bell Tech components, running the same tires combo, as is the black truck.

piecesparts · 02-16-2013, 06:52 AM

Look at the Mastercraft tire line. They are made by Cooper Tire and they wear pretty good.

http://mastercrafttires.com/Tires/Pa...venger-GT.aspx

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-16-2013, 04:18 PM

A tread wear that high I would expect grip would come in wishes and luck. Looks like thier biggest 16 is 235 wide.
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74 stepside · 02-16-2013, 04:29 PM

Pepboys has the Futura SS 295/50r15 for $126 each. You can go as low as you want, lay it on the ground as long as your wheel offset is correct.

slam59 · 02-16-2013, 06:09 PM

wow thats a good price on the Futura in that size.

Project77 · 02-17-2013, 01:13 PM

does anyone have any pictures of 2/4 drops and what suspension products they used?

piecesparts · 02-18-2013, 09:41 PM

No actually they are all 15X8 rims. The black truck has a 3.25 backspacing on them and the white truck and the red truck have a 4" backspacing on them.

02-14-2013, 09:45 PM	#1
Project77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hallettsville, Texas Posts: 363	lowest i can go with 295/50's ? just as the title says what is the lowest i could possibly go without having to many issues? i just want to lessen the gap between the tire and the wheel well. please help thanks

02-15-2013, 05:30 AM	#2
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? 2/4 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

02-15-2013, 01:18 PM	#3
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? I asked the same thing here a while back. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564071 I am doing a 4-6 drop and currently run 15x10" rims, so I have to get a different set of rims now. 2-4 was pretty much what I was told as well if you are running the same setup as I am now (before drop). I am still going to run the 295/50's in back but will have to get a rim that has more backspacing. Maybe a 5-5 1/2" BS. My current rims have a 4"bs front and rear. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

02-15-2013, 02:51 PM	#4
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? 295s rear. About 7-8 drop in rear Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-15-2013, 04:00 PM	#5
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? I did 6/8 with that size on 16s. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-15-2013, 06:13 PM	#6
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? Same here haha forgot to post. My rear are 295/50/16s. I can't find any more anywhere Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-15-2013, 06:20 PM	#7
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? time for 17's __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

02-15-2013, 06:24 PM	#8
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? Time for 18s Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-15-2013, 06:51 PM	#9
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? you can do 7" drop rear and clear the tire

02-15-2013, 09:47 PM	#10
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? Insid, I couldn't find them anymore either. The last time I'd bought them it was a stupid ~$300 each. Went down to 265s. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-15-2013, 11:01 PM	#12
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? It all hinges off of the backspacing on the rims. I used to run 295/50/15 on the back and a 245/60/15 on the front of my 84 SWB. I now have 17" rims with 275/50/15 tires on the back and 255/50/17 tires on the front. I have a set of 9.5" rims on the back to get the offset that I wanted and the fronts are 8.5" rims to keep the clearance on the front fender. However, there is still plenty of room on my truck. I have a 3.5" drop on the front and a 4.5" drop on the rear and could go more, but would have to 'C' notch the rear frame. __________________ Frank

02-17-2013, 03:24 PM	#14
Project77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hallettsville, Texas Posts: 363	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? heres what it looks like i dont have the backspacing needed to go as low as i want and i just want to eliminate the wheel well space if i could id like to put spacers on as well to get a wider stance with the tires get them to stick out at least 2 inches the front already sticks out about 1/2 inch but the rear doesnt i would like to aquire spacers to even both the front and back to stick out 2 inches from the fender

02-17-2013, 03:28 PM	#15
Project77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hallettsville, Texas Posts: 363	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ?

02-17-2013, 05:55 PM	#16
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? This is a truck with a 3" drop in the front with DJM tubular lower A arms and a Belltech 4" drop in the rear. Then we had the springs rearched another 3/4" so that it set the way we wanted it. Front tires originally were 245/60/15 and 295/50/15. Later it went to a 17" rim set up. The red truck in front of the white one has been lowered 3" in the front and 4" in the rear with Bell Tech components, running the same tires combo, as is the black truck. Attached Images __________________ Frank

02-16-2013, 06:52 AM	#17
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? Look at the Mastercraft tire line. They are made by Cooper Tire and they wear pretty good. http://mastercrafttires.com/Tires/Pa...venger-GT.aspx __________________ Frank



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02-16-2013, 04:18 PM	#18
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? A tread wear that high I would expect grip would come in wishes and luck. Looks like thier biggest 16 is 235 wide. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-16-2013, 04:29 PM	#19
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? Pepboys has the Futura SS 295/50r15 for $126 each. You can go as low as you want, lay it on the ground as long as your wheel offset is correct.

02-16-2013, 06:09 PM	#20
slam59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: So. Calif Posts: 305	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? wow thats a good price on the Futura in that size. __________________ 1974 C10 swb 350 1977 3/4 ton Silverado 454 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe

02-17-2013, 01:13 PM	#21
Project77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hallettsville, Texas Posts: 363	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? does anyone have any pictures of 2/4 drops and what suspension products they used?

02-18-2013, 09:41 PM	#22
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: lowest i can go with 295/50's ? No actually they are all 15X8 rims. The black truck has a 3.25 backspacing on them and the white truck and the red truck have a 4" backspacing on them. __________________ Frank

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