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1968k10blue · 11-03-2013, 01:56 AM

I was wondering what the tallest tire I would be able to run on a stock height k10. I would like to run a little lower on the rpms at speed and have a little taller truck. rubbing on turns isnt a HUGE deal, but it doesnt have the best turning already so no rubbing would be preferable

**special-K** · 11-03-2013, 10:46 AM

Tell me about your wheels and we'll go from there.

1968k10blue · 11-03-2013, 05:47 PM

Sock 15x8 steelies

**special-K** · 11-03-2013, 10:51 PM

You can run 12.50/33s. 10.50/33s or 11.50/32s (what few are still offered) would be ideal. I had 12.50/33s on 9.75 wide wheels (1st pic) on my '72 a while. They'd run some,but I'm sure the springs are very "settled". I switched to 8.25s (2nd) and they never rubbed

Mint68 · 11-04-2013, 12:29 AM

I think 31x10.5x15's look very appropriate on a non lifted k10, 33's really fill out the well, almost too full in my opinion. I think the 12.50 tires wont rub with the 8'' wheel, but do with 10" or wider.

JointTech · 11-06-2013, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mint68

I think 31x10.5x15's look very appropriate on a non lifted k10, 33's really fill out the well, almost too full in my opinion. I think the 12.50 tires wont rub with the 8'' wheel, but do with 10" or wider.

huh? Why does the wheel width make a difference if they are both 12.5" wide? is that a backspacing thing?

1968k10blue · 11-05-2013, 12:09 AM

thanks for the replies guys, I needed to decide what size tire I was going to run since I plan to get a set soon. I currently have 31s on it now but was thinking of throwing some 33s on there this winter

**special-K** · 11-05-2013, 07:12 AM

Check into 10.50s rather than 12.50s. Mounted on 8" wheels (or stock) they'll fill the openings nicely while staying tucked under the truck more than what you see on mine.

**Ironhorse** · 11-05-2013, 09:15 AM

Here is a pic of my '71 K10, stock height on 15 x 8 ralleys and 31x10.50x15's.
Just right size to me and they look good in the wheel wells. In the back ground is my current project, '71 Chevelle

Mr Chevorlet · 11-05-2013, 12:32 PM

this is what i put on first 33x10.50 r15 rallies but then went with these stock 16" and the tires measure 33" tall

RANDY COX · 11-05-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

this is what i put on first 33x10.50 r15 rallies but then went with these stock 16" and the tires measure 33" tall

Mr.Chevrolet I LIKE your truck and with the 16" tires, looks good that's the size rims I would like to go on my truck. I have 15"s on it now..

Mr Chevorlet · 11-05-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RANDY COX

Mr.Chevrolet I LIKE your truck and with the 16" tires, looks good that's the size rims I would like to go on my truck. I have 15"s on it now..

Randy I looked for a year for 16" wheels they are hard to find at least in this area.

1968k10blue · 11-05-2013, 12:51 PM

Alright, sounds like I will stay with the 31x10.5s for now, now question I what tires do I buy? I have old bfg trails on it now I was thinking the Goodyear duratracs

1968k10blue · 11-05-2013, 01:00 PM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....TOWL&tab=Sizes

1968k10blue · 11-05-2013, 11:43 PM

Also, on a side note, here is a short walk around of my truck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKXb7...ature=youtu.be

1968k10blue · 11-06-2013, 09:19 AM

The 12.5 tires are wider, so they will rub the inside of the inner fenders on sharp turns

Mr Chevorlet · 11-06-2013, 11:01 AM

Pretty straight truck, got to love 67 or 68 K10's. Love the dog, he looks like he's ready to go!

Skid99 · 11-06-2013, 11:06 AM

My 70 k20 has 33/12.5's on some 16.5" rims!

1968k10blue · 11-06-2013, 11:49 AM

Yeah, it was a good deal for 850 bucks. It may be a mismatch of parts, but it's still fun to drive! (that is until the wheel falls off when driving)

11-03-2013, 01:56 AM	#1
1968k10blue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Posts: 335	tallest tire on stock ride height k10 I was wondering what the tallest tire I would be able to run on a stock height k10. I would like to run a little lower on the rpms at speed and have a little taller truck. rubbing on turns isnt a HUGE deal, but it doesnt have the best turning already so no rubbing would be preferable __________________ Austin 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 4.8l V8 (Wrecked) 2003 Chevy 1500 standard cab short bed 4x4 w/ 5.3l

11-03-2013, 10:46 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 Tell me about your wheels and we'll go from there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-03-2013, 05:47 PM	#3
1968k10blue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 Sock 15x8 steelies __________________ Austin 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 4.8l V8 (Wrecked) 2003 Chevy 1500 standard cab short bed 4x4 w/ 5.3l

11-03-2013, 10:51 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 You can run 12.50/33s. 10.50/33s or 11.50/32s (what few are still offered) would be ideal. I had 12.50/33s on 9.75 wide wheels (1st pic) on my '72 a while. They'd run some,but I'm sure the springs are very "settled". I switched to 8.25s (2nd) and they never rubbed Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-04-2013, 12:29 AM	#5
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 I think 31x10.5x15's look very appropriate on a non lifted k10, 33's really fill out the well, almost too full in my opinion. I think the 12.50 tires wont rub with the 8'' wheel, but do with 10" or wider.

11-05-2013, 12:09 AM	#7
1968k10blue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 thanks for the replies guys, I needed to decide what size tire I was going to run since I plan to get a set soon. I currently have 31s on it now but was thinking of throwing some 33s on there this winter __________________ Austin 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 4.8l V8 (Wrecked) 2003 Chevy 1500 standard cab short bed 4x4 w/ 5.3l

11-05-2013, 07:12 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 Check into 10.50s rather than 12.50s. Mounted on 8" wheels (or stock) they'll fill the openings nicely while staying tucked under the truck more than what you see on mine. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-05-2013, 09:15 AM	#9
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 Here is a pic of my '71 K10, stock height on 15 x 8 ralleys and 31x10.50x15's. Just right size to me and they look good in the wheel wells. In the back ground is my current project, '71 Chevelle Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

11-05-2013, 12:32 PM	#10
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 this is what i put on first 33x10.50 r15 rallies but then went with these stock 16" and the tires measure 33" tall Attached Images __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

11-05-2013, 12:51 PM	#13
1968k10blue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 Alright, sounds like I will stay with the 31x10.5s for now, now question I what tires do I buy? I have old bfg trails on it now I was thinking the Goodyear duratracs __________________ Austin 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 4.8l V8 (Wrecked) 2003 Chevy 1500 standard cab short bed 4x4 w/ 5.3l

11-05-2013, 01:00 PM	#14
1968k10blue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....TOWL&tab=Sizes __________________ Austin 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 4.8l V8 (Wrecked) 2003 Chevy 1500 standard cab short bed 4x4 w/ 5.3l

11-05-2013, 11:43 PM	#15
1968k10blue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 Also, on a side note, here is a short walk around of my truck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKXb7...ature=youtu.be __________________ Austin 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 4.8l V8 (Wrecked) 2003 Chevy 1500 standard cab short bed 4x4 w/ 5.3l

11-06-2013, 09:19 AM	#16
1968k10blue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 The 12.5 tires are wider, so they will rub the inside of the inner fenders on sharp turns __________________ Austin 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 4.8l V8 (Wrecked) 2003 Chevy 1500 standard cab short bed 4x4 w/ 5.3l

11-06-2013, 11:01 AM	#17
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 Pretty straight truck, got to love 67 or 68 K10's. Love the dog, he looks like he's ready to go! __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

11-06-2013, 11:06 AM	#18
Skid99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bolivar, MO Posts: 38	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 My 70 k20 has 33/12.5's on some 16.5" rims!



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11-06-2013, 11:49 AM	#19
1968k10blue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: tallest tire on stock ride height k10 Yeah, it was a good deal for 850 bucks. It may be a mismatch of parts, but it's still fun to drive! (that is until the wheel falls off when driving) __________________ Austin 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 4.8l V8 (Wrecked) 2003 Chevy 1500 standard cab short bed 4x4 w/ 5.3l

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