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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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It's about time to get new tires, but I cannot decide. Do you guys think 275/60r-17 would look too small with only 2" drop shackles in the rear?
I was thinking about getting some Hankook Ventus ST RH06's. And thats the largest size i could find for 17s.

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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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here is a pic of my truck, it is 2/3 drop with 275/60/17 hankooks..


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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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That was fast, thanks. Those tires look great on your truck.

Anyone else have any pics close to the stock ride height and similar tire size?
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Fronts are the size you are asking about the backs are my radials on a stock 16. Truck is a 2/4 drop
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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You guys posting pics of your trucks really should make sure they are clean first...





















OBVIOUSLY JUST KIDDING! Both trucks look GREAT!
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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heres 275/60/17 with just 2" drop shackles. Perfect size imo
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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Sweet, I guess I will get the 275/60r-17 hankooks.
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Originally Posted by rel3rd
You guys posting pics of your trucks really should make sure they are clean first...





OBVIOUSLY JUST KIDDING! Both trucks look GREAT!
What if I don't want to clean mine
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 06:00 AM
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275/60/17 is the beefy way to go imo. i run a 265/70/17 bc they are spares but if i had to stay with 17s, the 275/60 is perfect!
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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Thanks for the help. Ive tried calling three diferent places, and no one has them in stock. And they are backordered.
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