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Demon of Dreams · 02-10-2003, 07:03 PM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....675SR6ATREVOWL

would these be good if I decide to go with getting a new set of 16x8 centerlines?

they're classified as light truck, but my truck isn't light

I'm used to buying tires for cars, not trucks... so any help is appreciated

crazy longhorn · 02-11-2003, 11:40 AM

A 1/2 ton truck will do fine with a car type radial.....if you arent planning to do a lot of heavy hauling with it. at 3800-4000 lbs empty, they weigh about on line with a late 60s- mid 70s Chevelle or Cutlass. A lite truck tire will have a higher load rating, & ride stiffer than a pass tire.......I would for sure use the LT on a 3/4 ton, or a 1/2 that you plan to load heavy. good luck....crazyL

Demon of Dreams · 02-12-2003, 08:27 PM

hrm, these are light truck truck tires the ones i'm looking at but I don't know exactly what their ratings are as far as load ratings...

SL, C, D and E

for speed ratings,
SL and C are SR
D and E are R

but I don't think that matters much (although I do tend to drive a bit fast

)

the tires I'm looking at are Off-Road/All Terrain tires, but they say light truck so I guess I won't have much of a problem...

I'll probably spend the extra $20 per tire and get the higher load rating...

now my question is this... is a 265/75/16 going to fit on truck with stock suspension that originally has it at 235/75/15 in the front and 30x9.50 in the back?

I know the back will clear fine, but the suspension in the front is pretty soft and loose... and I do drive in bumpy areas a lot...

any info for that?

outlaw · 02-25-2003, 02:00 AM

I have a question why do u want to put 16 inch tires you can get the same height out of 15's, 16's are normally a little more pricey

Demon of Dreams · 02-25-2003, 02:40 AM

15 or 16, doesn't matter to me really... 16s are if I go with new wheels because quite honestly when i get done with it I want larger tires anyway

02-10-2003, 07:03 PM	#1
Demon of Dreams WEEE!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 73	Tires for a 79 C10 1/2 Ton http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....675SR6ATREVOWL would these be good if I decide to go with getting a new set of 16x8 centerlines? they're classified as light truck, but my truck isn't light I'm used to buying tires for cars, not trucks... so any help is appreciated

02-11-2003, 11:40 AM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	A 1/2 ton truck will do fine with a car type radial.....if you arent planning to do a lot of heavy hauling with it. at 3800-4000 lbs empty, they weigh about on line with a late 60s- mid 70s Chevelle or Cutlass. A lite truck tire will have a higher load rating, & ride stiffer than a pass tire.......I would for sure use the LT on a 3/4 ton, or a 1/2 that you plan to load heavy. good luck....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....

02-12-2003, 08:27 PM	#3
Demon of Dreams WEEE!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 73	hrm, these are light truck truck tires the ones i'm looking at but I don't know exactly what their ratings are as far as load ratings... SL, C, D and E for speed ratings, SL and C are SR D and E are R but I don't think that matters much (although I do tend to drive a bit fast ) the tires I'm looking at are Off-Road/All Terrain tires, but they say light truck so I guess I won't have much of a problem... I'll probably spend the extra $20 per tire and get the higher load rating... now my question is this... is a 265/75/16 going to fit on truck with stock suspension that originally has it at 235/75/15 in the front and 30x9.50 in the back? I know the back will clear fine, but the suspension in the front is pretty soft and loose... and I do drive in bumpy areas a lot... any info for that?

02-25-2003, 02:00 AM	#4
outlaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leesville, Louisiana Posts: 80	I have a question why do u want to put 16 inch tires you can get the same height out of 15's, 16's are normally a little more pricey

02-25-2003, 02:40 AM	#5
Demon of Dreams WEEE!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 73	15 or 16, doesn't matter to me really... 16s are if I go with new wheels because quite honestly when i get done with it I want larger tires anyway



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