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Front Tires Rear Tires
#745635 February 24th 2019 11:45 pm
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I'm using 255/70's all around. When I look at my front tires, they sit perfectly with just the right amount of tire out of the wheel well. But the rear tires are inside the wheel well a lot more. What is the correction for this? I'd like the rear tires to have as much exposure as the front tires.

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JDouglas #745644 February 25th 2019 12:34 pm
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Some people are against them but you can add some 1" spacers. Or wider rear rims or a little more reverse on the rim. Just a few ideas.


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JDouglas #745704 February 27th 2019 10:14 am
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These vans naturally have a wider track width in the front if you are at stock height, then it's about 1" that the rear should be spaced out to match the front. That is why a lot of custom vans run a wider rear wheel than the front, it makes them look more even.


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JDouglas #745722 February 27th 2019 8:28 pm
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I believe wheels should be so wide flares are necessary..lol wall to wall and tree top tall😁😁


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Astrocreep66 #745766 February 28th 2019 6:09 pm
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I agree Astro. My 1975 Chevy Van G20 shorty had white wagon wheels with 60's in the front and 50's in the rear and I loved the look and ride. I've got 15x8's all around on this 1993 and they have 255/70 on them. Don't know how wide I can go with my 15x8.

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JDouglas #745768 February 28th 2019 7:35 pm
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255/60 r 15 is a good size on 15X8 you can go 275/60 but center may wear a little bit fast.


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255/60 r 15 is a good size on 15X8 you can go 275/60 but center may wear a little bit fast.


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