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lts70 · 12-12-2012, 04:10 PM

I am doing some work on my freinds truck and one of the things he asked me to do is find a tire size recomendation, he wants something that has an original feel. I was hoping I could get some sugestions from you guys. Here are some pictures of what is on it now. He wants to go a more original style that will fit the Wheel Vinitiques smooties he has already purchaced (15x 7 5-5, 5-1/2 bare 4" B.S.). The tires that are currently on the truck are P295/50/R15 front and back.

Rims link - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-12-570504

Hub Caps - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wv...1/media/images

Front pictures - There is 2.5" from top of tire to bottom of fender and the tire sticks out about 1.5" past the fender on the side profile

lts70 · 12-12-2012, 04:11 PM

back tire pictures - There is 1" from top of tire to bottom of fender and the tire sticks out 1" on the side profile.

lts70 · 12-12-2012, 04:19 PM

The distance from rim mounting suface on the front rotors and rear drum to inside edge of the fender lip are 6" both front and back.

jjhare · 12-12-2012, 04:44 PM

Here is a link to a chart on tire rack that has the section width, tread width and overall diameter of the bfg's. Other brands should be close to same. I run 255/60r 15 on my 72 with 15x8 rally. With 15x7 a 225 or 235 should be good, I would think. Nice truck.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....l=Radial+T%2FA

lts70 · 12-12-2012, 06:49 PM

What do you guys think about 225 70 R15 tires for this application?

**jocko** · 12-12-2012, 06:56 PM

235-75-15 all the way around - fills the wheelwell (top-to bottom) and fits on stock wheels. here they are on a 66.

lts70 · 12-12-2012, 07:33 PM

Thanks for the picture joko, I am not sure what front end and back axel this has in it let alone its ride height compared to original.

When I pulled her out on level ground and measured from the ground up to bottom of fender wheel well I got these numbers:

The fronts are 27-1/2"

The backs are 26-1/2"

With these measurements do you still think that size of tire will fit?

cubber · 12-12-2012, 08:43 PM

Hard to go wrong with a BF Goodrich Radial T/A in a 255/70r15. Here are mine on wheels with the same width and backspacing as the ones you have. Any narrower of a tire will be swallowed in the wheel well, and any shorter will look like a donut, IMHO.

lts70 · 12-12-2012, 08:52 PM

I like the BF TA's as well, that is what I run on my 70.

He is wanting a more old school style tire. Talking to him he wants to have a 1" white wall. He is 50/50 on wether he wants to go white wall or not so I want to find a tire that can go either way.

stevencvn72 · 12-12-2012, 10:29 PM

I wanted a nostalgic tire too, so I went with Firestone FR380 (yes the ones that were blowing up a few years back....I think they got that all cleared up now). The ones I have, 215-70-15's might be a bit small for your friends truck, but they've got a great style and old timey look without having to pay big $ for Cokers...and there won't be a name on the side that you can't pronounce. Black wall optional.

cubber · 12-13-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lts70

I like the BF TA's as well, that is what I run on my 70.

He is wanting a more old school style tire. Talking to him he wants to have a 1" white wall. He is 50/50 on wether he wants to go white wall or not so I want to find a tire that can go either way.

You can get 235/75r15 whitewalls at Walmart or any big tire place really cheap, and they would work well with his wheel choice, an they wouldn't be so expensive that he would be forced to keep them for a long time. I know 235's are close to what came on a lot of these trucks, but just about any truck I've ever seen, new or old, that had the factory tires on it seemed to have too much open wheel well for me. (I guess that's why I chose bags

).

cubber · 12-13-2012, 01:09 AM

But I LOVE the way the wheel/tire combo looks on that blue stepper. I guess it depends on how low the truck sits.

rico7769 · 12-13-2012, 11:20 PM

255/70/15 is my preference. Nice look, not too fat, gives a good fill for the wheel well on most of these trucks.

Pssst · 12-14-2012, 12:03 AM

235-75-15 with a 2"/4" drop

stevencvn72 · 12-14-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pssst

235-75-15 with a 2"/4" drop

THAT is a good looking tire! What brand are they?
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Pssst · 12-14-2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by stevencvn72

THAT is a good looking tire! What brand are they?
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They are Champiro 75's by GT Radial.

lts70 · 12-14-2012, 02:08 AM

I am going to mock up some 235-75 r15's for him on one side of the truck. I think those will look best. Thank you for the pictures guys!

12-12-2012, 04:10 PM	#1
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Need Tire Size Help!!! I am doing some work on my freinds truck and one of the things he asked me to do is find a tire size recomendation, he wants something that has an original feel. I was hoping I could get some sugestions from you guys. Here are some pictures of what is on it now. He wants to go a more original style that will fit the Wheel Vinitiques smooties he has already purchaced (15x 7 5-5, 5-1/2 bare 4" B.S.). The tires that are currently on the truck are P295/50/R15 front and back. Rims link - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-12-570504 Hub Caps - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wv...1/media/images Front pictures - There is 2.5" from top of tire to bottom of fender and the tire sticks out about 1.5" past the fender on the side profile Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 12-12-2012 at 04:28 PM.

12-12-2012, 04:11 PM	#2
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! back tire pictures - There is 1" from top of tire to bottom of fender and the tire sticks out 1" on the side profile. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

12-12-2012, 04:19 PM	#3
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! The distance from rim mounting suface on the front rotors and rear drum to inside edge of the fender lip are 6" both front and back. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

12-12-2012, 04:44 PM	#4
jjhare Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: S/W Missouri Posts: 121	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! Here is a link to a chart on tire rack that has the section width, tread width and overall diameter of the bfg's. Other brands should be close to same. I run 255/60r 15 on my 72 with 15x8 rally. With 15x7 a 225 or 235 should be good, I would think. Nice truck. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....l=Radial+T%2FA __________________ 1972 C10 CST LWB

12-12-2012, 06:49 PM	#5
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! What do you guys think about 225 70 R15 tires for this application? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

12-12-2012, 06:56 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,954	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! 235-75-15 all the way around - fills the wheelwell (top-to bottom) and fits on stock wheels. here they are on a 66. Attached Images

12-12-2012, 07:33 PM	#7
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! Thanks for the picture joko, I am not sure what front end and back axel this has in it let alone its ride height compared to original. When I pulled her out on level ground and measured from the ground up to bottom of fender wheel well I got these numbers: The fronts are 27-1/2" The backs are 26-1/2" With these measurements do you still think that size of tire will fit? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

12-12-2012, 08:43 PM	#8
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! Hard to go wrong with a BF Goodrich Radial T/A in a 255/70r15. Here are mine on wheels with the same width and backspacing as the ones you have. Any narrower of a tire will be swallowed in the wheel well, and any shorter will look like a donut, IMHO. Attached Images __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

12-12-2012, 08:52 PM	#9
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! I like the BF TA's as well, that is what I run on my 70. He is wanting a more old school style tire. Talking to him he wants to have a 1" white wall. He is 50/50 on wether he wants to go white wall or not so I want to find a tire that can go either way. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

12-12-2012, 10:29 PM	#10
stevencvn72 Kill Bill...et Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa Posts: 366	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! I wanted a nostalgic tire too, so I went with Firestone FR380 (yes the ones that were blowing up a few years back....I think they got that all cleared up now). The ones I have, 215-70-15's might be a bit small for your friends truck, but they've got a great style and old timey look without having to pay big $ for Cokers...and there won't be a name on the side that you can't pronounce. Black wall optional. __________________ -Steve I ♥ Grease '67 Chev stepper http://youtu.be/38p_2Iu2fd0

12-13-2012, 01:09 AM	#12
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! But I LOVE the way the wheel/tire combo looks on that blue stepper. I guess it depends on how low the truck sits. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

12-13-2012, 11:20 PM	#13
rico7769 Hybrid67 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Martinez, GA Posts: 195	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! 255/70/15 is my preference. Nice look, not too fat, gives a good fill for the wheel well on most of these trucks. __________________ Keep em' Running! All show.....no go

12-14-2012, 12:03 AM	#14
Pssst Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Posts: 32	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! 235-75-15 with a 2"/4" drop Attached Images

12-14-2012, 02:08 AM	#17
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Need Tire Size Help!!! I am going to mock up some 235-75 r15's for him on one side of the truck. I think those will look best. Thank you for the pictures guys! __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.



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