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72gmcshorty · 01-12-2003, 11:53 PM

I would like some pics of nice wide tires in the back. The bigger the better. Please tell me the size of tire as well. I'm guessing 15 inch rims would be ideal for meaty tires? Whats the widest tire that can be fit in the back on a step side truck? Thanks

Ackattack · 01-13-2003, 12:23 AM

here ya go 295/50/15s on 15x10s

I have 245/60/15s on the front on 15x8s. They're almost exactly the same size.

71MoneyPit · 01-13-2003, 12:29 AM

Remington xt120-295/50/15's on 15x10 Appliance wheels, fronts are dinky little 205/15's

mtdave2 · 01-13-2003, 12:38 AM

i love these tires. hard to tell from the photo but theres at least an inch and 1/2+ of tread. its nice and smooth on the highway too, no noise.

mikep · 01-13-2003, 12:40 AM

Ackattack ...

13.5 at 106 MPH ? You must have some serious traction problems with that thing. Looks like it came on heavy on the top end but with decent traction you should be well into the 12's. Ive run 12.6's with slower trap speeds than that. Of course it could be the manual tranny slowing you down.

Ackattack · 01-13-2003, 12:48 AM

Tell me about traction problems....2.369 60' on drag radials. It's tricky launching this 6 speed. I've only been to the track twice with this car. Next spring I should do better, I've been practicing launches around town. I figure with an easy 2.0 60', I'll be in the 12s.

I ran 1 pass at 107.xx.

mikep · 01-13-2003, 01:05 AM

Practicing launches around town is fun ...

01-12-2003, 11:53 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Meaty tire pics wanted I would like some pics of nice wide tires in the back. The bigger the better. Please tell me the size of tire as well. I'm guessing 15 inch rims would be ideal for meaty tires? Whats the widest tire that can be fit in the back on a step side truck? Thanks __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

01-13-2003, 12:23 AM	#2
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	here ya go 295/50/15s on 15x10s I have 245/60/15s on the front on 15x8s. They're almost exactly the same size. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

01-13-2003, 12:29 AM	#3
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	Remington xt120-295/50/15's on 15x10 Appliance wheels, fronts are dinky little 205/15's Attached Images __________________ (Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one.

01-13-2003, 12:38 AM	#4
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	i love these tires. hard to tell from the photo but theres at least an inch and 1/2+ of tread. its nice and smooth on the highway too, no noise. Attached Images __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

01-13-2003, 12:40 AM	#5
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Ackattack ... 13.5 at 106 MPH ? You must have some serious traction problems with that thing. Looks like it came on heavy on the top end but with decent traction you should be well into the 12's. Ive run 12.6's with slower trap speeds than that. Of course it could be the manual tranny slowing you down. __________________ No truck :-(

01-13-2003, 12:48 AM	#6
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Tell me about traction problems....2.369 60' on drag radials. It's tricky launching this 6 speed. I've only been to the track twice with this car. Next spring I should do better, I've been practicing launches around town. I figure with an easy 2.0 60', I'll be in the 12s. I ran 1 pass at 107.xx. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

01-13-2003, 01:05 AM	#7
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Practicing launches around town is fun ... __________________ No truck :-(

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