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Old 08-07-2011, 12:16 PM   #1
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Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?

Hey guys I have a 2.5/4" drop and I have been searching for big meaty tires to put in the back. However all the tires I have found seem too short with a lot of sectional width.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KUM-2102173/

Brand Kumho Tires
Manufacturer's Part Number 2102173
Tire Size 32 x 11.50-15
Wheel Diameter 15 in.
Tire Diameter 31.40 in.
Section Width 11.40 in.
Tread Width 11.50 in.
Minimum Recommended Wheel Width 8.00 in.
Maximum Recommended Wheel Width 10.00 in.
Speed Rating S Load Range
Traction Rating A

These tires have less sectional width plus they are:

.4 inches narrower tread width than the 315/60-15 mickey Thompson drag radial.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-3763R/

.6 inches wider tread width than the 295/60-15 mickey thompson
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-3762R/

I have 10" wide rallies for the rear. These tires have comparable tread width, less sectional width, more tread, and are taller.

Well what do you guys think?
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Old 08-07-2011, 03:10 PM   #2
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Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?

i would think those tires would look out of place on a lowered truck being they have more of a offroad look to them
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Old 08-07-2011, 07:57 PM   #3
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Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?

Too redneck maybe?

I'm looking for some nice tall, wide, tires that aren't street legal slicks. These are the only ones I have found.

Anyone else want to chunk in their 2 cents? I'm open to opinions.

Thanks!
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Old 08-07-2011, 08:45 PM   #4
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Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?

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Too redneck maybe?

I'm looking for some nice tall, wide, tires that aren't street legal slicks. These are the only ones I have found.

Anyone else want to chunk in their 2 cents? I'm open to opinions.

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How about these? http://store.cokertire.com/285-70r15...blackwall.html
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Old 08-07-2011, 08:54 PM   #5
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Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-6643/ These are nice tires . this is what i will be getting when my drag radials are toast
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Old 08-08-2011, 11:09 AM   #6
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These only have a tread width of 8.6" I'm looking hot something a little wider.

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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-6643/ These are nice tires . this is what i will be getting when my drag radials are toast
Those are pretty cool. A little shorter than what I'm going for though. They ate also have a narrower tread width than the mickey Ts I posted earlier.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Still just haven't find the right tire. I'm looking for a wide tire at least 31" tall or better.
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These only have a tread width of 8.6" I'm looking hot something a little wider.
Hoosier has a 31x12.50 15 with a 10.3 tread width. https://www.hoosiertire.com/default_Street.htm

I run the 31x16.50's on my T Bucket.
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:19 PM   #8
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Bingo! Your the man!

Come to find out summit was wring about the tire im looking at. They are only like 9.5 inches. Bummer.

I'm going for the hoosiers! Thanks man!
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Bingo! Your the man!

Come to find out summit was wring about the tire im looking at. They are only like 9.5 inches. Bummer.

I'm going for the hoosiers! Thanks man!
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Very cool, and they are a good riding tire. I like the ones I have.
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Old 08-09-2011, 08:59 AM   #10
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Got any pictures of the hoosiers? PM sent!

(I hate auto spell wiring was suppose to be lying. Oops! )
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Lots, Becky loves to have her picture made.



As far as fitment on your truck, if the wheel width and backset is good there should not be a problem. I have 33/12.50x15's on 8 1/2" Americans. No problems at all with rubbing anywhere.



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Old 08-09-2011, 01:07 PM   #12
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Re: Will these tires look goofey with my 2.5/4" drop?

Id go with the drag radials but thats just me
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