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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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I am going to lower my 65 swb with the DJM lowered I beams. I currently have 275 60 15 on it. Will these clear or will I need to go to a narrower tire?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mattoon Machine
I am going to lower my 65 swb with the DJM lowered I beams. I currently have 275 60 15 on it. Will these clear or will I need to go to a narrower tire?
They will fit the rear but not the front.
 
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Do you know what size will fit in the front?
 
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What are your front wheel specs?
 
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Do you know what size will fit in the front?
225/75-15 or 235/75-15 is a good choice. I run the 225's. You can probably run 70 series as well but if you don't have power steering; the narrower tires are easier to turn.
 
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It does have ps. Weld wheels look like 15x9 with 3" back spacing. they are 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern. I want to run a 50 or 60 series tire.
 
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