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Old 02-20-2016, 12:21 AM
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lowered 66 f100 tire size

Getting closer to finishing my 66 short wide and need to know what tire size you all think will look the best with the I beam front drop
 
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Old 02-20-2016, 08:52 AM
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currently i run a 225/75 15 its a little tall. if you have a 15x7 like me a 215/75 15 will fit and not leave any gap between the tire and fender
 
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Old 02-21-2016, 12:03 AM
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Do you have a picture by chance mattrod68
 
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Old 02-21-2016, 01:38 AM
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Nice looking truck, Are those 15 x7s , and is the truck stock ride hight
 
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Old 02-21-2016, 10:13 AM
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djm beams and cut coils in front relocated hangers in back 15x7 all around, 225/75 in front 235/75 in rear
 
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How much coil did you cut, mine is set up exactly the same I just needed to figure out the tire size, it's in paint right know will post pictures when it get home
 
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i think after all was said and done it was around 1.5 coils but i doo have some negative camber happening. doesnt bother me i would rather be lower than have crazy long tire life...
 
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Old 02-21-2016, 10:19 PM
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Looks great. How close are the tyres to the guard when turning?
 
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not sure measurement wise. but i have full turn with no contact.
 
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Lowered ride

Im running 215/75/15 on all 4. I have a 3 inch djm drop beam on front and 4 inch drop shackles on rear. I used original springs on front with no cutting. I replaced leaf springs on rear. Went with black smoothies and a Coker white wall. It rides great and no rubbing on turns.









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Getting closer to finishing my 66 short wide and need to know what tire size you all think will look the best with the I beam front drop


 
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Old 02-22-2016, 06:14 PM
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I've been told you can cut 1 full coil off with no negative camber issues, your truck is bad ***
 
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Thank you. Very nice to hear. For me once I saw it lowered I was completely happy. I like the leveled out look of it. I was afraid of the rear end being higher than the front.

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I've been told you can cut 1 full coil off with no negative camber issues, your truck is bad ***
 
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A little different style here.
My rims are "Old School Cragers" 17" special made.
8" up front with 235/45/17
10" in back with 285/40/17
No rubbing but a pain in the a$$ to change the rear. But the look is well worth it.
 
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A little different style here.
My rims are "Old School Cragers" 17" special made.
8" up front with 235/45/17
10" in back with 285/40/17
No rubbing but a pain in the a$$ to change the rear. But the look is well worth it.
What drop do you have front and rear?
 


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