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68jimmy · 06-10-2005, 05:08 PM

Hello All,

I'm getting ready to purchase some new sneakers for the truck and I was hoping to get some recommendations. To assist with your replies, I will be using 15x8 rally wheels, I'd like to have raised white letters (not required, I just like the look on these older trucks), strictly street, and all season preferably.

I live in albuquerque, nm and we get some snow and rain, but for the most part dry and hot in the summer... I was thinking of running 275/60-15's on all four corners with a spare for rotation.

Thanks!

farside847 · 06-10-2005, 08:37 PM

I run BF G Radail TA's. 255/70/15 with a stock height truck. Also on 15x8 ralleys. Very happy with them.

powell72 · 06-11-2005, 12:32 AM

Gotta be a BFG. Just my .02.

Peregrine · 06-11-2005, 01:35 AM

I'd get BFG radial T/A's. The letters look really good to, even though I'm running black on the outside.

Long Roof · 06-11-2005, 11:17 AM

Big BFG T/A fan here to. I have run them on maybe a half dozen different cars/trucks. I have always been happy.

Aaron

68Stepbed · 06-11-2005, 05:50 PM

I like the BFG T/A Radial's myself. These are my Dayton Daytona tires (275/60/15 on 15x8 wheels).

tripp · 06-11-2005, 06:18 PM

I like Cooper Cobras myself, but that's just because I can get them mounted and balanced for about $280.00. The tread lasts about the same as BFG's. I bought some BFG's years ago at Sam's Club and they lasted for a while, but I hate waiting to get them mounted there.

**Boog** · 06-11-2005, 09:48 PM

Hi 68. You can check out a whole list of tires at www.tirerack.com. Compare brands and view owner's feedbacks.
You can't go wrong with the looks of the BFG T/A's. I bought a set of the Cooper Cobras 255/70/15 for my 88. A year and a half now and the tread wear is great and they still handle and ride like new. I think the tread wear rating is over 440 or so. They cost less than the T/A's.

1972ChevyCheyenne · 06-12-2005, 09:40 AM

Firestone FireHawk Indy 500 look good too.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-12-2005, 12:15 PM

I also run the p275-60-r15 and they seem to ride and handle pretty well..

Elsie72 · 06-12-2005, 12:28 PM

I went with Goodyear Eagle GTII's, although I don't think I'll be driving much in the winter months, they are an all season tire, with a good ride and handling. They were alot less expensive than a BFG T/A and have white letters, although I turned the white letters in. They don't carry the same speed rating of the T/A's, but really, with a non-overdrive truck with 3.73 gears, a speed rating is a bit of a waste of money, imo.

I've been pretty loyal to Goodyear, and have put some form of Goodyear on damn near every vehicle I've run.

The link in my sig has some decent pictures. 235-60s on front, 275-60s on the rear.

71-longbed · 06-13-2005, 03:18 AM

im running BFG radial t/a's 255/70/15 ... i like em ... kinda wish i would had them put the black letter out though ... white looks great when clean (5 % of the time) and brown, no so appealing (the other 95%)

Terry Peerson · 06-13-2005, 04:53 AM

I have a set of the Firestone, Indy-500's, on Cragar S/S, 15x10. They look good!

T

hgs_notes · 06-13-2005, 10:01 AM

I'll second the Goodyear Eagle GT II's. I've had the BFG's and don't have any complaints, but decide to go with the Eagles because they had a better load rating, stronger side walls and looked just as good. I have the black wall out, my preference but the white letters are there and look good. I wanted the load rating because at the time I had a boat I was towing and I still need to haul some heavy loads once in a while. I'm using 275/60-15's rear and 235/70-15's on the front. They match for diameter (close enough) but I have narrower front rims.

HG

68jimmy · 06-13-2005, 10:49 AM

Thank you for all the replies and opinions... As soon as I get them mounted up I'll drop a pic or two.

72BlckButy · 06-13-2005, 01:50 PM

I run a set of Cooper Cobra's. If you need a pic, go to http://www.cardomain.com/ride/838063. I really like these tires, they have a smooth ride, and can be flipped for either, raised white lettering, or black sidewall.

06-10-2005, 05:08 PM	#1
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Tire recommendations Hello All, I'm getting ready to purchase some new sneakers for the truck and I was hoping to get some recommendations. To assist with your replies, I will be using 15x8 rally wheels, I'd like to have raised white letters (not required, I just like the look on these older trucks), strictly street, and all season preferably. I live in albuquerque, nm and we get some snow and rain, but for the most part dry and hot in the summer... I was thinking of running 275/60-15's on all four corners with a spare for rotation. Thanks! __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne

06-10-2005, 08:37 PM	#2
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	I run BF G Radail TA's. 255/70/15 with a stock height truck. Also on 15x8 ralleys. Very happy with them. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

06-11-2005, 12:32 AM	#3
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Gotta be a BFG. Just my .02. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

06-11-2005, 01:35 AM	#4
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	I'd get BFG radial T/A's. The letters look really good to, even though I'm running black on the outside. __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

06-11-2005, 11:17 AM	#5
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Big BFG T/A fan here to. I have run them on maybe a half dozen different cars/trucks. I have always been happy. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-11-2005, 05:50 PM	#6
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	I like the BFG T/A Radial's myself. These are my Dayton Daytona tires (275/60/15 on 15x8 wheels). __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:30 PM.

06-11-2005, 06:18 PM	#7
tripp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Meansville, Georgia Posts: 218	I like ... I like Cooper Cobras myself, but that's just because I can get them mounted and balanced for about $280.00. The tread lasts about the same as BFG's. I bought some BFG's years ago at Sam's Club and they lasted for a while, but I hate waiting to get them mounted there. __________________ 68 SWB Stepside 72 Cheyenne 20 72 SWB Fleetside 72 Suburban 72 2wd Blazer

06-11-2005, 09:48 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Hi 68. You can check out a whole list of tires at www.tirerack.com. Compare brands and view owner's feedbacks. You can't go wrong with the looks of the BFG T/A's. I bought a set of the Cooper Cobras 255/70/15 for my 88. A year and a half now and the tread wear is great and they still handle and ride like new. I think the tread wear rating is over 440 or so. They cost less than the T/A's. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-12-2005, 09:40 AM	#9
1972ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Teeswater, Ontario, Canada Posts: 173	Firestone FireHawk Indy 500 look good too.

06-12-2005, 12:15 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I also run the p275-60-r15 and they seem to ride and handle pretty well.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-12-2005, 12:28 PM	#11
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	I went with Goodyear Eagle GTII's, although I don't think I'll be driving much in the winter months, they are an all season tire, with a good ride and handling. They were alot less expensive than a BFG T/A and have white letters, although I turned the white letters in. They don't carry the same speed rating of the T/A's, but really, with a non-overdrive truck with 3.73 gears, a speed rating is a bit of a waste of money, imo. I've been pretty loyal to Goodyear, and have put some form of Goodyear on damn near every vehicle I've run. The link in my sig has some decent pictures. 235-60s on front, 275-60s on the rear. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5 Last edited by Elsie72; 06-12-2005 at 12:31 PM.

06-13-2005, 03:18 AM	#12
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	im running BFG radial t/a's 255/70/15 ... i like em ... kinda wish i would had them put the black letter out though ... white looks great when clean (5 % of the time) and brown, no so appealing (the other 95%) __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

06-13-2005, 04:53 AM	#13
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 313	I have a set of the Firestone, Indy-500's, on Cragar S/S, 15x10. They look good! T

06-13-2005, 10:01 AM	#14
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	I'll second the Goodyear Eagle GT II's. I've had the BFG's and don't have any complaints, but decide to go with the Eagles because they had a better load rating, stronger side walls and looked just as good. I have the black wall out, my preference but the white letters are there and look good. I wanted the load rating because at the time I had a boat I was towing and I still need to haul some heavy loads once in a while. I'm using 275/60-15's rear and 235/70-15's on the front. They match for diameter (close enough) but I have narrower front rims. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

06-13-2005, 10:49 AM	#15
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Thank you for all the replies and opinions... As soon as I get them mounted up I'll drop a pic or two. __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne



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06-13-2005, 01:50 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	I run a set of Cooper Cobra's. If you need a pic, go to http://www.cardomain.com/ride/838063. I really like these tires, they have a smooth ride, and can be flipped for either, raised white lettering, or black sidewall. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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