Stock 15x7.5 Rim with Lower Profile Tire Question

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  1. Toplait

    Toplait Junior Member

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    Greetings,

    I currently have 3" drop Bell-Tech I-Beams and 5" drop Flip Kit on my lowered 92 f-150. I have stock rims and tires currently on it. "Recently cracked one of my old 17 inch KMC stealth rims, "Can't find a replacement."

    My question is. Does any one recommend a lower profile tire size instead of using the stock 235/75r15 tires.. I want a lower profile tire, "especially in the front." I want to keep the same size tire on all 4 rims so I can rotate them with out having them chop out ect... I also do not want them to rub in the front..I know that 255/55r17's would slightly rub on hard corners with only a 3 inch drop.

    The reason I ask is. I have a set of 2" drop Crown lowering springs. The truck will have a 5 inch drop in the front and 5 inch drop in the back. This is a picture of my dirty truck with the 3-5 inch drop in the front.

    Any suggestions would be great because I am stumped... I been thinking about going with 235/60r15 or moving up to a 255/60r15 but I worry about tire rub on the front.

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  2. Roush PSD Interceptor

    Roush PSD Interceptor 7.3L Straight Piped Diesel

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  3. Toplait

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    Update: Stock Tires don't rub after 5 inch drop...

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  4. iowaredneck

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    Nice lets see the rest of the truck
     
  5. Toplait

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    Going to take the spare tire off..Looks bad from the back....Still needs body work. I'll Work on the bed this summer. It's been a 22 year project lol....Bought it new in 92' with only 4 miles on the odometer now it has almost 280k...Well my parents bought it when I was 10 years old I got it 6 years later for my 16th birthday...Now I'm 30 years old..
     
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    I decided to go with 255/60R15
    Here are some pictures...

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  7. Darth Bama

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    Nice choice, they fill the fenders nicely.

    Welcome aboard also!


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