Bigs and littles (tires) opinons

[rustytoolss]

Not an A Body: I've got a 64 Dodge A100 pickup. It needs new tires. I will be reusing my 15" ProStar wheels. Since this thing is a cruiser/driver. Whats the general view on front to rear tire size?
When I bought this pickup it had 265/70/15 on the rear, and 215/60/15 on the front (about 4" difference in OD)
I was thinking of going to 235/70/15 & 205/70/15, if I were to used bigs&littles. But if I were to go with 4 the same size they might be 225/70/15. These trucks have a straight axle , and could ride better. By using a taller tire in the front may help somewhat.
So whats you opinion on bigs&littles over 4 the same size ,for a driver (with low power)

 

[67Dart273]

Boy, a "loaded" question. For me it's always been "what I can get" in tires / wheels on a budget. But you want it to handle good and look good. And "if you can" all 4's the same sure simplifies the business with a spare.

 

[zac_F71]

165/80 Nankang - $105 shipped for a pair at discount tire direct
275/60 Coopers - $210/pr at my work GM dealership

 

[mderoy340]

I'd go with 235/70/15 on all 4. Plenty of P or LT tires sold in that size and since it's a driver, tire rotation will help even the wear.

 

[ScampMike]

yea, all 4 the same (or just a slightly smaller tires up front) - this usually gives a lowered look and you'll have few people looking to drag race you at a red light.. bigs-n-littles gives that ready to drag race look.

 

[rustytoolss]

Boy, a "loaded" question. For me it's always been "what I can get" in tires / wheels on a budget. But you want it to handle good and look good. And "if you can" all 4's the same sure simplifies the business with a spare.

The spare is not a deal breaker. I have a modern donut spare from a jeep Cherokee.

 

[ScampMike]

on the other hand - bigs-n-littles on those things looks bad *** as hell... and it might be fun to watch people try to drag race you.. you might even get a cool video post out of it.. :twisted:

 

[rustytoolss]

on the other hand - bigs-n-littles on those things looks bad *** as hell... and it might be fun to watch people try to drag race you.. you might even get a cool video post out of it.. :twisted:

They better not mess with ME!! I'll kick their butts with my "killer 273"..they'll never see it coming.:finga::burnout::burnout: In my dreams. I couldn't spin the tires on ice. But it sure would look the part.:glasses7: