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Old 03-27-2013, 12:15 PM   #1
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new rims...what size tire??

Just bought new rims for my 67 c20....I am planning ahead a little bit....I bout 16x10 rims because in the future I am going to give it a pre runner look and I think that size will look best. Although I am not there yet and I need these rims on my truck now but dont know what size tire to use...I have been thinking about using 285/75r16 but will those be to big?....Post your comments and some pics please
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Old 03-27-2013, 12:49 PM   #2
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Re: new rims...what size tire??

Tire Rack advises rim width from 7.5" to 9" for that size tire. You say a prerunner look... will the truck be lifted all around? How high? Do you know how tall your tires can be?
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Old 03-27-2013, 12:57 PM   #3
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Re: new rims...what size tire??

yes it will be lifted all the way around, I have been thinking I am going to do a 4 inch suspension lift, but that is a couple years down the road and I just need some used tires to use for now....I dont know how tall my tires can be, I do know I have a 127inch wheel base
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Re: new rims...what size tire??

305/70-16 is 33" tall and calls for rims 8" to 9.5" wide, which is close enough to your 10" rims that it shouldn't make any difference. But with a 4" lift, you could go a with a taller tire. How about 315/75-16.... 8" to 10" rims and 34.6" tire height? Oughtta look plenty beefy.
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Old 03-27-2013, 01:29 PM   #5
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Re: new rims...what size tire??

you think at stock the 33" will be to tall or not?
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Old 03-27-2013, 01:37 PM   #6
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Re: new rims...what size tire??

Yes, 33s are too tall with stock suspension, especially on 10" rims. OK on the rear, but fronts will rub on the fenders when you turn.
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Old 03-27-2013, 01:41 PM   #7
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Re: new rims...what size tire??

that is why I was thinking just the 285/75r16 and get some used ones for now until I put my lift on the truck..... where do I look to find what your finding or are you just doing this off the top of your head?
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where do I look to find what your finding or are you just doing this off the top of your head?
http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp

Is your truck as straight & clean as it looks in that pic? Nice....
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Old 03-27-2013, 02:26 PM   #9
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the exterior of the truck has seen the most of my attention but as soon as I get these tires I am starting on the inside so yes the outside is clean and straight but the interior needs work and thank you....
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here is a picture of my truck
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