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Old 05-08-2014, 03:00 PM   #1
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ideas on tire sizes?

I was wondering if anybody had some advice and maybe some pics I could see. I'm planning on putting a 2-3 drop on my 86 c10 n was wondering wat would give me a good look.
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Old 05-09-2014, 05:58 AM   #2
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I was wondering if anybody had some advice and maybe some pics I could see. I'm planning on putting a 2-3 drop on my 86 c10 n was wondering wat would give me a good look.
I ran a 275/60/r15 rear and 235/60/r15 front on my 86 with a good amount of drop on it, but I really have no clue what was on it because the P.O had put it on there before me owning it.
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Old 05-09-2014, 10:32 AM   #3
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Thanks for the ideas how wide do u think your tires are ? Any pics appreciate the help
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Old 05-09-2014, 02:28 PM   #4
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Re: ideas on tire sizes?

275 60 R 15 all the way around on 8.5" ralleys.

here is a guide to tire widths and heights

http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire-height-chart/

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Old 05-09-2014, 02:58 PM   #5
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Thanks for the site n advice .sharp lookin truck looks real clean
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Old 05-10-2014, 11:50 PM   #6
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255/70/15
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Old 05-11-2014, 10:39 AM   #7
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255/70/15
I have a 1986 GMC, 1/2 ton, swb with 2.5" front drop spindles and 4" rear drop hangers and shackles. Running stock 15" x 8" steel rally wheels with 255/70-15 firestone firehawk tires on all wheels.

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Old 05-11-2014, 01:39 PM   #8
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275/60/15 front and rear
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Old 05-12-2014, 12:34 PM   #9
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I have a 1986 GMC, 1/2 ton, swb with 2.5" front drop spindles and 4" rear drop hangers and shackles. Running stock 15" x 8" steel rally wheels with 255/70-15 firestone firehawk tires on all wheels.

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Old 05-18-2014, 10:52 PM   #10
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Re: ideas on tire sizes?

Thanks for the pics truck looks sweet think I'm gonna go with a 3 / 5 drop just deciding on tire size now
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Old 05-18-2014, 11:04 PM   #11
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Still all stock from 86 just lil different attitude BT I love it
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Old 05-19-2014, 02:13 AM   #12
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running 15x8 and 15x10 rallys with 245/60 on the front and 295/50's on the rear, 4/5 drop
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:03 AM   #13
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Truck looks wicked mean like the color. Thanks for the pic n info did u do a flip kit in the rear?
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Old 05-19-2014, 11:12 AM   #14
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Flip kit and 2 cut coils
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Old 05-19-2014, 11:16 AM   #15
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Re: ideas on tire sizes?

Did u have to install a cnotch kit? If not how bout clearance issues thanks
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Old 05-19-2014, 12:10 PM   #16
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No C notch, there's about 3" of clearance between the frame and axle, has only bottomed out once when carrying a load of ceramic tiles, other than that no issues
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Old 05-19-2014, 12:19 PM   #17
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K that's good I want to do the flip I just didn't want to cut my frame. N I've heard its close I was thinking about doing the flip BT add in a spring to put a lil bit more cleance. Wat u think
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Old 05-19-2014, 01:49 PM   #18
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I would do the flip kit first and see how you like it. If you plan on hauling a lot of stuff then think about adding an additional spring.
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Old 05-19-2014, 01:53 PM   #19
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Re: ideas on tire sizes?

Here a site where you can plug in tire sizes and compare height and width. (Choose the 'Overlay' option)
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tir...5r15-325-55r15
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Old 05-19-2014, 02:35 PM   #20
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Re: ideas on tire sizes?

That overlay is pretty cool...
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Old 05-21-2014, 04:43 PM   #21
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Re: ideas on tire sizes?

Just picked up these 15 by 10 outlaw ii wheels for the c ten just waiting on my tires
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Nice, whats the BS on those 10's.
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Old 05-21-2014, 05:07 PM   #23
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10 wide
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