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Title: WHAT SIZE TIRES FOR MY STOCK 1984 2WD
Post by: 84SilveradoBGirl on March 02, 2012, 03:17:42 pm

Whats the widest size of tire I can go on my 1984 Silverado 2wd stock truck and not look ridiculous? ALSO What heigh should I go. I was originally told to go with P255/70L/15. Should I get lower profile tires for better control? Thanks!

Title: Re: WHAT SIZE TIRES FOR MY STOCK 1984 2WD
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on March 02, 2012, 03:22:01 pm

Here's 31x10.50R15 tires on my stock height 77.  It had the HD springs.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t195/wes2880/77%20C10/LeftFront2.jpg)


This one is Front: 32x11.50R15   REAR 33x12.50R15.   The 33's rub a lot on the front, but the 32's never had a problem.
This truck had the Light Duty Springs.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t195/wes2880/87%20R10%20Stuff/1987R10400sb002.jpg)


As far as control, Unless you're gonna be burning up the winding roads, I'd just pick the size tire you like the looks of and call it a day.   I don't have any problems with my 275/70R18 Tires and I drive the crap out of my truck.  But I have the big swaybar and stiff springs.

Best thing for better control is to add a swaybar if it doesnt have one, or get a bigger swaybar if it does have one, or add a rear swaybar.

Title: Re: WHAT SIZE TIRES FOR MY STOCK 1984 2WD
Post by: 84SilveradoBGirl on March 03, 2012, 07:42:50 am

Thanks alot. I think im going to go with the 275/60/15s all around. It is just alot easier to tell what will look okay when you acutally see it on the truck !

Title: Re: WHAT SIZE TIRES FOR MY STOCK 1984 2WD
Post by: 1980c10 on March 03, 2012, 09:05:33 pm

Thats the size I have on my truck and I like how they look.