The short answer is because they really look cool! The long answer is that is where things worked out. The distance from the frame to the inner edge of the fender was my limiting factor in selecting tires. I wanted the beefiest tire I could get, the rear tire size is LT265/70-16 and the rim is 16x10. I tubbed the box to give me room frame-tire and I have about 3/4" clearance from outside of the tire to the fender. The tire is pretty much stuffed in there and to remove it I need to lift the truck from the frame so the suspension goes slack. This gives me "just" enough room to wiggle the tire out if I wrestle with it. If I don't want to wrestle, I can release the coil over bolt and lower the diff even further.
Don't ask me about changing a tire roadside... Steve
1946 Chev 1/2 ton - 6V/+ground/Bias-ply original - shake/Rattle and Roll! (SOLD) 1940 Chev 1/2 ton Franken/Restomod
