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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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I looked through the wheel tire combo thread and couldnt really find what I was looking for.

Im gunna run 17s on my 01, its a z71 with the block out and a 2 inch drop shackle, and Ive got McGaughys 1-3" drop keys in front, its got a little rake to it, not sure exaclty where they are set.

Anyway, im wondering what size tire I can run on the 17s, I dont want it stuffed but I dont want them to look weird tiny either. I was thinking 245/70-17s but no one with a lowered 4x has stock wheels that I can find.
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Dont be a bitch Luke, runs some 305/70/17s, LOL BUMP FOR YA~~~
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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I'm running 275/60/16 on my Z71 right now. It looks ok right now, but once I drop my truck, they should look awesome. Some pictures to see how low your truck is from the side might help...
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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Theres no front clip on right now so pics wont help too much, I could clear 35s.

I might go down another 2 inches in the back this winter or next spring, I think i should be safe with the 245s.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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IMO 245s look waaaay too small. Run at least 265 or 275 width.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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I was thinking 245s would be cheap. You can barely even find tires in a 245.

I was looking at some tires on discount and found 275/55s and 275/60s, not sure what Im gunna go with.
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