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what are the tire specs i should have
« on: February 11, 2009, 08:26:30 pm »
78 cheyenne im putting 22's on my truck and i want to make sure i buy something that is going to fit now stock stance and something that will fit when i lower it   any ideas on what kind of drop i should put on it?

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Re: what are the tire specs i should have
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2009, 10:36:51 pm »
265/40 r22's are about 1-1/2 inch taller. and about an inch wider and should work fine if lowered. 253/35 rrs are close to the same hieght as stock, 285/45 r22s are 3 inched taller, and about 2 inched wider.
Id put 265/40s in front and 285/45s rear, but I like the hotrod look
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Re: what are the tire specs i should have
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2009, 06:55:33 pm »
265/40 r22's are about 1-1/2 inch taller. and about an inch wider and should work fine if lowered. 253/35 rrs are close to the same hieght as stock, 285/45 r22s are 3 inched taller, and about 2 inched wider.
Id put 265/40s in front and 285/45s rear, but I like the hotrod look
do you have any pics of a similar truck both ways so i can compare!

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Re: what are the tire specs i should have
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2009, 09:14:48 pm »
I dont because I only have 18s. Surely one of the other guys here has what youre looking for.
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Re: what are the tire specs i should have
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2009, 09:25:30 pm »