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FlameOut · 01-30-2016, 03:56 PM

I currently have some old dry rotted 33 x 12.5 x15's on my 72 K10 (they are probably 25 years old), but am now working on cleaning up the wheels and will need new tires. The 33 x 12.5 seemed to fit just fine, and looked good, and no clearance issues on my stock stance K10

I guess these wheels are 8" wide? Or would they be considered wider? I thought it would probably be measured from inside lip to inside lip

What's a good aggressive looking tire that would fit and look good? Checking places like Tire Rack and Discount Tire, there are many many to choose from. I was leaning towards the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2, but not sure if I need to be concerned with things like load index, speed range, etc.

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**special-K** · 01-30-2016, 05:18 PM

that's an 8" wheel. You measure inside bead to inside bead, roughly 1" less than O/S to O/S. I like Cooper Tires. They have choices. I bought from Discount Tire Direct

obijuan · 01-30-2016, 05:38 PM

Practically any tire fits on that. I put my 42s on 8s. 33x12.50r15 is ideal.

**special-K** · 01-30-2016, 07:30 PM

My '90 Blazer came with 8" rallyes and 235/75r-15s. That's as small as I'd go and 12.50 wide is as wide as I'd go. Height doesn't matter. Basically, any tire 8-12.50" wide

FlameOut · 01-30-2016, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll just stick with the same size. Maybe some tires deals will pop up while I'm looking

FlameOut · 02-08-2016, 02:40 PM

I ended up getting 4 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs 33 / 12.50R15's for a final price of $153 a tire through Discounttireonline.com Instant $20 off per tire and rebates of $160. Of course it's probably going to be about $20 or so per tire for mounting and balancing, so closer to $170 per tire

68post · 02-11-2016, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FlameOut

I ended up getting 4 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs 33 / 12.50R15's for a final price of $153 a tire through Discounttireonline.com Instant $20 off per tire and rebates of $160. Of course it's probably going to be about $20 or so per tire for mounting and balancing, so closer to $170 per tire

And they are American made too.

01-30-2016, 03:56 PM	#1
FlameOut Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 712	A good size tire for these wheels I currently have some old dry rotted 33 x 12.5 x15's on my 72 K10 (they are probably 25 years old), but am now working on cleaning up the wheels and will need new tires. The 33 x 12.5 seemed to fit just fine, and looked good, and no clearance issues on my stock stance K10 I guess these wheels are 8" wide? Or would they be considered wider? I thought it would probably be measured from inside lip to inside lip What's a good aggressive looking tire that would fit and look good? Checking places like Tire Rack and Discount Tire, there are many many to choose from. I was leaning towards the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2, but not sure if I need to be concerned with things like load index, speed range, etc. __________________ Bill 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500 1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD 1967 Chevelle SS

01-30-2016, 05:18 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: A good size tire for these wheels that's an 8" wheel. You measure inside bead to inside bead, roughly 1" less than O/S to O/S. I like Cooper Tires. They have choices. I bought from Discount Tire Direct __________________ "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 ~

01-30-2016, 05:38 PM	#3
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: A good size tire for these wheels Practically any tire fits on that. I put my 42s on 8s. 33x12.50r15 is ideal.

01-30-2016, 07:30 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: A good size tire for these wheels My '90 Blazer came with 8" rallyes and 235/75r-15s. That's as small as I'd go and 12.50 wide is as wide as I'd go. Height doesn't matter. Basically, any tire 8-12.50" wide __________________ "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 ~

01-30-2016, 09:12 PM	#5
FlameOut Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 712	Re: A good size tire for these wheels Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll just stick with the same size. Maybe some tires deals will pop up while I'm looking __________________ Bill 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500 1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD 1967 Chevelle SS

02-08-2016, 02:40 PM	#6
FlameOut Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 712	Re: A good size tire for these wheels I ended up getting 4 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs 33 / 12.50R15's for a final price of $153 a tire through Discounttireonline.com Instant $20 off per tire and rebates of $160. Of course it's probably going to be about $20 or so per tire for mounting and balancing, so closer to $170 per tire __________________ Bill 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500 1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD 1967 Chevelle SS



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