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C20 Tire Size
Pictures and sizes of tires on C20's....Just picked up some F**D 16x8 Wheels and need to see what size tires look good!
Also tire pricing...man they have gone up since I have bought some last....Where and what brand is the best? Bought tires for my 07 GMC at Sam's Club and they were a great deal..maybe need to go back! Thanks,
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Re: C20 Tire Size
Posted via Mobile Devicenothing special by any means this is how it came but they are new so they are staying on for now
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Re: C20 Tire Size
I was thinking 275/75/16.....thoughts?
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Re: C20 Tire Size
i like 265-75-16 as a good choice for a c20 - here's a pic:
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Re: C20 Tire Size
My "heavy 10" (c10 into which the PO swapped a 20-series driveline) has 235/85/16s. I kind of like the extra height of the 85 profile.
Cheapest tires I've seen in that size run about $160/ea. |
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Re: C20 Tire Size
I went for a staggered look.
245 75 r16 in the front 285 75 r16 in the back (10" wide) |
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Re: C20 Tire Size
265/75/16 here
They are the same height as 235/85/16 and an inch taller than 245/75/16 I've got 16 x 7 rims. The 265's should still look good on your 16 x 8 rims. The 235's might be stretching them a little on a wider rim like what you got. I went with an expensive set of Michelins ($850 for a set). They're worth it though. The sidewalls are soft which makes for a great ride and they wear like hockey pucks so they'll last a long, long time. ![]()
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Re: C20 Tire Size
Thank you all....sounds like 265.75.16 is the way to go.
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Re: C20 Tire Size
I know it is off the subject but hat is one beautiful truck Sicklajoie!
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Re: C20 Tire Size
Here is my C20 on 265/75/16 Michelins
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Re: C20 Tire Size
I run Michelin LTX M/S in a 275/70-16 most of the time and a 285/75-16 A/T on the back with the camper.
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I like the look of this truck. This looks good. I'm in the market for some new shoes and I think I can only get used tires through the the "War Department" aka my wife. I've got two kids, bills, and a wife, so any advice on where to find decent used tires?
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Re: C20 Tire Size
i got 265 75 16 on mine but i need to get new ones..... looking at 800 for the set
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Re: C20 Tire Size
edit, never mind.
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Re: C20 Tire Size
I run 285/70-17 on all 4 corners of my '69 C/20. I like the look.
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http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...752_0162319756 Part No.: 2771752 No. of Coils: 7.92 Free Height: 12.94" Spring ID: 3.68" Spring Load Height: 10" Design Load: 2950 Spring Rate: 1016 Wire Diameter: 0.812" The springs I put on from C10, C20, C30 from 1973-83. They are as follows: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...074_0162301536 Part No.: 2772074 No. of Coils: 8 Free Height: 13.61" Spring ID: 3.676" Spring Load Height: 10" Design Load: 3841 Spring Rate: 1060 Wire Diameter: 0.83" You could also use C30 mid '80's 1-ton springs, but I thought they would be too stiff. Those are: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...085_0162304063 Part No.: 2773085 No. of Coils: 7.93 Free Height: 13.34" Spring ID: 3.65" Spring Load Height: 11" Design Load: 3289 Spring Rate: 1318 Wire Diameter: 0.906" The wheels are chrome Hummer H2 wheels from 2003-07.
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Very nice!! Thanks Dan
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Re: C20 Tire Size
I have this exact Q right now. So the 265/75/16s on a 8" Rim won't ever rub? I'm replacing my split Rims w/ Wheel Vintiques 16x8's.
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Re: C20 Tire Size
Who makes those wheels if I may ask? The set on the Hugger Orange Chevrolet. I have a 1968 GMC that I need wheels and tires for and really like what your truck is rolling on. Thanks
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Re: C20 Tire Size
Those look like Hummer H2 wheels
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Re: C20 Tire Size
They are H2's, I am also interested in whether or not the blue truck is lifted. i have seen some for sale locally with the same size tire on them and was wondering if they will go on the front with rubbing with stock suspension. Lets us know!
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Re: C20 Tire Size
An older thread, but those H2 wheels look great...
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Re: C20 Tire Size
Sorry to open a old thread but how does your truck ride Dan?
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Truck has been sold, but it rode pretty well. Was fun to drive for sure.
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