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3rdGenrationChevyman · 06-09-2004, 07:49 PM

I was wondering... whats the biggest tires I could place on my stock rims, stock height. I have a 2wd `70 C-10 Long bed w/air shocks in rear... my current tires a in dire need of replacement & I would like to toughen the look up a bit. thanks!

1972ChevyGuy · 06-09-2004, 08:50 PM

I seen a post yesterday where a guy fit ~345/15s. I just bought some 295/50s and they struggled to mount them on my 8" rim, but it can be done. They fit prefectly fine.

crazy longhorn · 06-09-2004, 09:40 PM

I have found that a 255/70/15 fits an 8" wheel & leaves a perfect 8" wide footprint when the clutch comes up

as a rule, if you look at the tread width, it should be really close to the width of the rim(to get full use of the rubber you are running).....crazyL

piecesparts · 06-09-2004, 09:42 PM

My 295/15s are giving me a full tire patch ln a spin. They are a good fit for an 8" rim.

sixty8chev · 06-09-2004, 10:30 PM

My 31x10.5's leave a pretty decent patch when aired down but i dunno if thats look your goin for.

3rdGenrationChevyman · 06-13-2004, 04:00 PM

OK, I put 31x10.5`s`s in the front, 33x10.5`s in the back, BFgoodrich All-terrain T/A`s, rides mighty nice, looks pretty mean, too...

06-09-2004, 07:49 PM	#1
3rdGenrationChevyman What me ugly? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 104	Big meats on stock rims... I was wondering... whats the biggest tires I could place on my stock rims, stock height. I have a 2wd `70 C-10 Long bed w/air shocks in rear... my current tires a in dire need of replacement & I would like to toughen the look up a bit. thanks!

06-09-2004, 09:40 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I have found that a 255/70/15 fits an 8" wheel & leaves a perfect 8" wide footprint when the clutch comes up as a rule, if you look at the tread width, it should be really close to the width of the rim(to get full use of the rubber you are running).....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

06-09-2004, 10:30 PM	#5
sixty8chev The Sauz Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Posts: 149	My 31x10.5's leave a pretty decent patch when aired down but i dunno if thats look your goin for. __________________ 68 lwb 2wd (spread between 3 garages) 72 Burb - Flat Deck 92 Yukon 3" lift - 33's - the new bush pig 01 Sierra - Daily Driver (for now)

06-13-2004, 04:00 PM	#6
3rdGenrationChevyman What me ugly? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 104	OK, I put 31x10.5`s`s in the front, 33x10.5`s in the back, BFgoodrich All-terrain T/A`s, rides mighty nice, looks pretty mean, too... Attached Images

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06-09-2004, 08:50 PM	#2
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	I seen a post yesterday where a guy fit ~345/15s. I just bought some 295/50s and they struggled to mount them on my 8" rim, but it can be done. They fit prefectly fine.

06-09-2004, 09:42 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	My 295/15s are giving me a full tire patch ln a spin. They are a good fit for an 8" rim.



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