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Nvbowtie · 10-21-2003, 05:36 AM

My front tires are 31 10.50 R15 on it now
and thats a bit close on the fender wells,
(about 2 off top and 1 1/2 from rear well when turning.)

What size would look good and fit,
(need metric size 255/265/275/295 ......)

it has 4" drop in the front.

TwinTurbo · 10-21-2003, 06:41 AM

I had the same problem but with 275's scuffing the inner fenders, put 235's on and that fixed it

**N2TRUX** · 10-21-2003, 08:24 AM

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r0lf- · 10-21-2003, 02:23 PM

Id run some 255's up front (or all around if you want to rotate) and some 275's - 295's out back for a nice fit.

Im running 255's all around and with a 4/6 they look mighty nice. On a stock truck they do look kinda dinky. I have some 275's on my 80 that is stock height and they look at home on that ride.

Prerunner1982 · 10-21-2003, 02:37 PM

i ran 31 x 11.50 at stock hieght, and it was abit close. never had any clearance issuses, not even now running 32"s. i cant imagine with 4" drop up front. that must be close.

**swervin ervin** · 10-21-2003, 03:52 PM

A 255 tire in the 27 or 28 inch range is good. No clearance issues at all. I have 255/50R17's, which are 27" tall, with a 4" drop up front. I would be rubbing if my tires were 31" tall for sure.

Nvbowtie · 10-22-2003, 06:29 AM

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Originally posted by Prerunner1982
i ran 31 x 11.50 at stock hieght, and it was abit close. never had any clearance issuses, not even now running 32"s. i cant imagine with 4" drop up front. that must be close.

Yep pretty close, I took a shot at 265/70 and that was no help,

I gotta go with: 255/60 or 225/70 --to get to 27.5 inches

I am at 29.6 with a 265/70
(3/4" to 1" clearance to fender top- that's a tight b!tch)

Nvbowtie · 10-24-2003, 04:20 AM

Yep thats too close, 3/4 to 1" from fender;

10-21-2003, 05:36 AM	#1
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Tire size recomendation ?? My front tires are 31 10.50 R15 on it now and thats a bit close on the fender wells, (about 2 off top and 1 1/2 from rear well when turning.) What size would look good and fit, (need metric size 255/265/275/295 ......) it has 4" drop in the front. Attached Images __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

10-21-2003, 08:24 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Follow this link-Tire calculator It will give the info you need... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-21-2003, 02:23 PM	#4
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Id run some 255's up front (or all around if you want to rotate) and some 275's - 295's out back for a nice fit. Im running 255's all around and with a 4/6 they look mighty nice. On a stock truck they do look kinda dinky. I have some 275's on my 80 that is stock height and they look at home on that ride. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

10-21-2003, 02:37 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i ran 31 x 11.50 at stock hieght, and it was abit close. never had any clearance issuses, not even now running 32"s. i cant imagine with 4" drop up front. that must be close. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-21-2003, 03:52 PM	#6
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	A 255 tire in the 27 or 28 inch range is good. No clearance issues at all. I have 255/50R17's, which are 27" tall, with a 4" drop up front. I would be rubbing if my tires were 31" tall for sure. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

10-21-2003, 06:41 AM	#2
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	I had the same problem but with 275's scuffing the inner fenders, put 235's on and that fixed it

10-24-2003, 04:20 AM	#8
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Yep thats too close, 3/4 to 1" from fender; __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe



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