Some helpful info when picking rims and tires

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Some helpful info when picking rims and tires

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Note this is without any body mods and with stock backspacing.

Wheel Size Recommended Tire Sizes
15x7 205/75R15, 215/65R15, 235/60R15
15x8 235/60R15, 245/60R15
16x8 235/55R16, 245/50R16, 255/55R16
17x8 245/45R17, 255/50R17
18x8, 18x8.5 245/40R18, 255/45R18
20x8.5 255/35R20
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Isn't the stock rim a 15x7 with either 235/70R15 or 235/75R15
[size=75]2004 S-10 Crew Cab ZR5 -*SOLD*-2" PA Body Lift - Air Shocks - 30x9.5" Cooper Discoverer S/T tires - 1.25" Rear Spacers - Clear Bumper Lights - Westin Safari - Light Bar w/ 100watt 6" Lights - Custom Stainless Steel V-force Dual Exhaust w/ 3" Black Chrome Slash Cut Tips - CB radio w/ 100watt PA speaker - Alpine MP3/CD Player - 10" JL Sub w/ 300watt amp - Low Profile - 'TonneauMasters' Tonneau Cover - In-channel Vent Visors - Airbox mod - Custom Front Tow Hooks - Debadged [/size]
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BobbleSmitty wrote:Isn't the stock rim a 15x7 with either 235/70R15 or 235/75R15
I run 235/75R15 on my stock rims. I think stock is 70R

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http://www.wheelsforless.com/ChevyWheels/default.htm
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The 235/75R15 was a stock option as well.
[size=75]2004 S-10 Crew Cab ZR5 -*SOLD*-2" PA Body Lift - Air Shocks - 30x9.5" Cooper Discoverer S/T tires - 1.25" Rear Spacers - Clear Bumper Lights - Westin Safari - Light Bar w/ 100watt 6" Lights - Custom Stainless Steel V-force Dual Exhaust w/ 3" Black Chrome Slash Cut Tips - CB radio w/ 100watt PA speaker - Alpine MP3/CD Player - 10" JL Sub w/ 300watt amp - Low Profile - 'TonneauMasters' Tonneau Cover - In-channel Vent Visors - Airbox mod - Custom Front Tow Hooks - Debadged [/size]