17" tire size?

[OJ1988]

Okay, I have searched and searched.


I am going to lower my truck. 5" in the rear, and 3" to 5" in the front, probably go 4" in the front.

I am going to run 17" x 8" wheels all around.

What size tires can I run?

I was thinking 255/50 all around, but they seem hard to find.

What about 235/55 on the front and 275/60 rear, for that old school look?

Truck is a 1986 1/2 ton short bed fleetside.

[lolife99]

I got my tires from Discount Tire Direct. Do a search for NITTO brand tires. Look for the NT-450 series. They make a 255/50-17 and a 275/50-17. Very affordable tires.

[OJ1988]

Are those the sizes you are running? Is that on the blazer?

[lolife99]

Yes. The fronts are 17x8 and the rears are 17x9.5.

[OJ1988]

Thanks for the info, you don't happen to know what backspacing is on your wheels do you?

[lolife99]

5 inch BS on the front,... and 4.5 inch BS on the rear.

[OJ1988]

Any pics that would show the fitment of your set up?

[lolife99]

Just my avatar pic. All my other pics were lost when my computer died. Hope this helps.

[OJ1988]

Thanks. Looks good. I've always been a big fan of that model blazer, but they are very rare in my area.

[DroppedZ84]

255/55 17's also work.
I've seen all sizes on a C10, and personally, the 255/55's look the best, IMHO.
255/45's have too little sidewall, and 275/50 have to much.