Ride height question

[Pauly1119]

Hello, I’m researching tire size options and I’m trying to figure out what I have in place to accommodate a larger tire. My truck is a 1996 2wd. The tires I have now are very small. 255/40R17 and 275/40R17 looks out of proportion. Can someone tell me what setup I currently have by the pictures?

 

[Pauly1119]

I have the same height front and back to the wheel well.

 

[95burban]

it’s hard to tell. Maybe a 2/4 drop. 2in spindles in front and 4in drop leafs in the rear.

 

[Pauly1119]

it’s hard to tell. Maybe a 2/4 drop. 2in spindles in front and 4in drop leafs in the rear.

I’d like to keep my rims and just buy tires, would a 265/60R17 fit in your opinion?

 

[95burban]

Going to be too tall. I would stay in the 28in tall range

 

[Pauly1119]

Going to be too tall. I would stay in the 28in tall range

Okay thanks. I don’t want to have a issue with the wheel hitting the fender and causing damage.

 

[95burban]

Are you dead set on those wheels?

 

[someotherguy]

Are you dead set on those wheels?

They do look a little "zero offset" to me, wouldn't be good for a tall tire in the front, particularly.

Richard

 

[Pauly1119]

Are you dead set on those wheels?

Not really. Not my favorite wheels but they are in great shape and was trying to save some money by not having to buy rims too. I think these look better in a 4wd. They are MT and polish up like new.

 

[Pauly1119]

They do look a little "zero offset" to me, wouldn't be good for a tall tire in the front, particularly.

Richard

I think they are 17x10 Mickey Thompson. Not sure of the offset. I’ve been trying to take several measurements but I’m not sure how it will end up. Maybe a 265/55r17? I think that puts me at 28.5 inches
Edit. They may actually be 17x9, I’m trying to get a measurement. Maybe 4 inch backspace.