Author Topic: What tire wheel combo you running on your 2.5”/4” drop?  (Read 2221 times)

Offline 30-A Rider

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 3
  • Newbie
What tire wheel combo you running on your 2.5”/4” drop?
« on: January 23, 2020, 10:10:56 AM »
Yes another tire/wheel thread with a drop will it fit thread do so apologize. I’ve read for hours and as in a previous post I’m surprised there is not a stick thread with members listing their year, drop height, wheel and tire specs.

Anyway I have an 85 1/2 ton long wheel base 2wd. Looking to lower minimal just 2.5”/4” drop.

Wheels I’m looking at 18” x 8.5” with 5.15” back space. Tires I’m guessing 275/45-18

Anyone running anything similar they can share specs so I can feel confident before purchasing.

Thanks for any replies in advance.

Offline VileZambonie

  • Global Moderator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 19010
Re: What tire wheel combo you running on your 2.5”/4” drop?
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2020, 04:18:16 PM »
Because these trucks came with different spring and brake combinations, there is no simple recipe to follow. Your best bet is to measure your ride yourself. Personally I don't like any wheels bigger than 17" so I can't offer you any feedback on your 18"s.

I bought one of these which came in handy at finding the right combo when I didn't have try-on's

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/php-01201?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjfOJguCa5wIVjv_jBx2HJAk1EAkYASABEgLmwvD_BwE
,                           ___ 
                         /  _ _ _\_
              ⌠¯¯¯¯¯'   [☼===☼]
              `()_);-;()_)--o--)_)

74 GMC, 75 K5, 84 GMC, 85 K20, 86 k20, 79 K10