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GobbleStalker · 09-16-2012, 08:49 PM

Hope this is the right place for this question. I am lowering my 72 lwb 3.5" in the front and 5" in the rear. I have 17 x 8 rims for the front and 17 x 9.5 for the back. Looking for some tire suggestions and if possible pics.

Thanks
Kevin

b454rat · 09-16-2012, 08:56 PM

I had a 90 GMC RCSB I built years ago, I had 17s on it as well. Back then there wasn't too many trucks around with "big" rims. I had Centerline Galaxy, 8s up front and 9.5s in the back. IIRC, I had 255/55 up front and 275/55 out back. The front where a little smaller than what I wanted, but couldn't find anything else at the time. The rear where perfect. Nice and wide, and I think was the same height as stock. Was lowered, 3" front and 5" rear. No pics, that was over 10 years ago....

bubba353z · 09-16-2012, 09:44 PM

Check out tirerack.com - they'll have specs on just about every size out there.

GobbleStalker · 09-17-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubba353z

Check out tirerack.com - they'll have specs on just about every size out there.

Yes but I was hoping for some pics of trucks so I could see stance and look.

Thanks
Kevin

Daaaanz67 · 09-17-2012, 12:39 PM

I run all 17x8 with 255/50/17 would have like to run the 55 series but the tires are 500.00 plus a piece on tire rack.

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Daaaanz67 · 09-17-2012, 12:42 PM

Forgot to mention 4/6 and I meant 255/55/17
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68Stepbed · 09-17-2012, 07:46 PM

Mines not a long bed, but this should give you an idea. I'm running 255/50/17 front and 275/55/17 rear tires. Hankook discontinued the rear sizes just after I got mine.

Another option is Nitto NT450's in 255/50/17-275/50/17 combo.
http://newstalgiawheel.com/tire_deta...ubcat3=2071103

Did a search for see ten. His truck has this tire combo. There are others, as well, but see ten used to post ALOT of pics of his truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...archid=3252265

GobbleStalker · 09-18-2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Mines not a long bed, but this should give you an idea. I'm running 255/50/17 front and 275/55/17 rear tires. Hankook discontinued the rear sizes just after I got mine.

Another option is Nitto NT450's in 255/50/17-275/50/17 combo.
http://newstalgiawheel.com/tire_deta...ubcat3=2071103

Did a search for see ten. His truck has this tire combo. There are others, as well, but see ten used to post ALOT of pics of his truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...archid=3252265

What is your drop?

68Stepbed · 09-18-2012, 03:35 PM

3.5/5 in that pic.

Hard Luck · 10-12-2012, 02:15 AM

I went with 245/70/17 all the way around with a 5.5 drop in front and 4 in back.

GEARBOXGARAGE · 10-12-2012, 08:39 AM

Nitto makes a nice tire in 255/50 and 275/50, the NT450, here's a link....

http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt450

09-16-2012, 08:49 PM	#1
GobbleStalker GobbleStalker Calls Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Hope, Ontario Posts: 653	17 inch tire sizes. Hope this is the right place for this question. I am lowering my 72 lwb 3.5" in the front and 5" in the rear. I have 17 x 8 rims for the front and 17 x 9.5 for the back. Looking for some tire suggestions and if possible pics. Thanks Kevin __________________ 72 Chev Longbox Highlander edition. Med Olive/White/ Med Olive 350 4bbl with 350Turbo trans. Truck currently under construction. Project Cappaccino. Stay Tuned! 1967 Chevy C10, 327, 4.11 posi 3 spd. The Driver Truck! SOLD! 09 GMC Sierra SLT All Terrain pkg. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara unlimited. ( The wifes ride )

09-16-2012, 08:56 PM	#2
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: 17 inch tire sizes. I had a 90 GMC RCSB I built years ago, I had 17s on it as well. Back then there wasn't too many trucks around with "big" rims. I had Centerline Galaxy, 8s up front and 9.5s in the back. IIRC, I had 255/55 up front and 275/55 out back. The front where a little smaller than what I wanted, but couldn't find anything else at the time. The rear where perfect. Nice and wide, and I think was the same height as stock. Was lowered, 3" front and 5" rear. No pics, that was over 10 years ago.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

09-16-2012, 09:44 PM	#3
bubba353z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 152	Re: 17 inch tire sizes. Check out tirerack.com - they'll have specs on just about every size out there.

09-17-2012, 12:39 PM	#5
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: 17 inch tire sizes. I run all 17x8 with 255/50/17 would have like to run the 55 series but the tires are 500.00 plus a piece on tire rack. Posted via Mobile Device

09-17-2012, 12:42 PM	#6
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: 17 inch tire sizes. Forgot to mention 4/6 and I meant 255/55/17 Posted via Mobile Device

09-17-2012, 07:46 PM	#7
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 17 inch tire sizes. Mines not a long bed, but this should give you an idea. I'm running 255/50/17 front and 275/55/17 rear tires. Hankook discontinued the rear sizes just after I got mine. Another option is Nitto NT450's in 255/50/17-275/50/17 combo. http://newstalgiawheel.com/tire_deta...ubcat3=2071103 Did a search for see ten. His truck has this tire combo. There are others, as well, but see ten used to post ALOT of pics of his truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...archid=3252265 __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

09-18-2012, 03:35 PM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 17 inch tire sizes. 3.5/5 in that pic. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-12-2012, 02:15 AM	#10
Hard Luck I've got grease on my mind. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oly, Wa Posts: 481	Re: 17 inch tire sizes. I went with 245/70/17 all the way around with a 5.5 drop in front and 4 in back. Attached Images

10-12-2012, 08:39 AM	#11
GEARBOXGARAGE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sturgis, Michigan Posts: 509	Re: 17 inch tire sizes. Nitto makes a nice tire in 255/50 and 275/50, the NT450, here's a link.... http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt450



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