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jerryst 05-18-2020 03:32 PM

Opinion
 
I am thinking of putting 255 70 15 tires on the front of my truck. I have 255 60 15 that are on the back and tried them on the front. The 255 cleared. I am seeking opinions about 255 70 15 on the front.
thanks
jerry

52 Merc 05-18-2020 04:03 PM

70 series tires will be considerably taller than 60 series, all else being equal. How much clearance do you have with the 255-60's? Do you have power steering? 255mm is a lot of rubber to try to turn manually.

Last chance 53 05-18-2020 04:24 PM

I have 255/70/15 on the rear of my truck can not see ever running them in front, as 52 Merc said your front tires would be close to 2'' taller than rear!

jerryst 05-18-2020 04:41 PM

I do have power steering in my truck. Right now I have 225 60 15 tires on the front. Turns like a dream. It’s just 225 look small. I tried 255 on the front and I tried pushing the truck it was a little difficult. But 255 filled up the space nicely.
thanks
jerry

jerryst 05-18-2020 07:02 PM

I’ve been going back forth looking at tire posts. I think I’m leaning towards 255 70 15 in the rear and 235 70 15 in the front. I think the 70 series tires will fill up wheel well.
thanks
jerry

jcbingcougar 05-18-2020 09:57 PM

I decided on those same sizes for my pickup. I think it's a very nice compromise between filling the wheel wells and looking too modern. Of course, it all depends on the look you are going for.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3f025b618f.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...73db1b6b92.jpg

jerryst 05-18-2020 10:33 PM

Thanks jcbingcougar. I like the pictures you posted. I think the 70 series set up is what Im looking for. I am also running hub caps and beauty rings.
thanks
Jerry


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