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ap2002 · 05-10-2008, 05:14 AM

im wanting to go with some 16x10 wheel in the rear but cant find a good tire size for for? what tire size would look good in the back, I want atleast a 275 or bigger (305)? but I cant seem to find anything..

edit: also what is a good size tire for a 16x8 in the front?

thanks for the help...

70c10 · 05-10-2008, 05:28 AM

How about a 295/50/15? You'll have a section width of at least a foot!

ap2002 · 05-10-2008, 05:31 AM

i thought of that but then i checked and they dont have them in a 16" tire!

70c10 · 05-10-2008, 05:33 AM

Look here at BFG's: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...3D295SR6RADTA2

ap2002 · 05-10-2008, 05:43 AM

thanks 70c10!

I like how the 275/60/15 looks on a 15x10 wheel, so do you think the 285/60/16 will look just as good with a 16x10 wheel? is anyone running this 16"setup?

ap2002 · 05-10-2008, 11:55 AM

anyone else?

19GMC63 · 05-11-2008, 08:52 AM

I'll be watching this thread... I'm curious to know what size tire to use on a 16x8 wheel too.

rodstored-72 · 05-11-2008, 06:07 PM

i have 16x8.5 centerlines & when i got my truck back on the road i went to discount to get my tires & about all i could find in the 16" size were my 255/60/16 it is not what i wanted but the guys there said that with the new size of wheels that alot of the tire people are not making a 16" tire. atleast performance tire. i could get a truck tire for the 16" wheel & some for the 16.5 wheel. they still make alot for the 15" wheel & then ofcourse the hot wheel sizes like 18" and above. i was disappointed, but the 255 size is not bad in the back but it is a little big for the front. i decide on them & to just save up & get my 18" wheels & tires when i can....

good luck!

ap2002 · 05-12-2008, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

i have 16x8.5 centerlines & when i got my truck back on the road i went to discount to get my tires & about all i could find in the 16" size were my 255/60/16 it is not what i wanted but the guys there said that with the new size of wheels that alot of the tire people are not making a 16" tire. atleast performance tire. i could get a truck tire for the 16" wheel & some for the 16.5 wheel. they still make alot for the 15" wheel & then ofcourse the hot wheel sizes like 18" and above. i was disappointed, but the 255 size is not bad in the back but it is a little big for the front. i decide on them & to just save up & get my 18" wheels & tires when i can....

good luck!

got any pics of your truck?

Adctfull1 · 05-12-2008, 03:49 AM

here is what i went with, 16x8 up front & 16x10 in rear. Bfg radial T/A's 225-60-16, & 295-50-16. At the time they were cool-e-nuff ( 6yrs ago ). wish i had the wallet for some 18s or 20s

ap2002 · 05-12-2008, 07:19 PM

I think that is what im going with 16x8 in the front and 16x10 in the rear do you happen to knowthe backspacing on those?

Adctfull1 · 05-12-2008, 10:04 PM

i believe its 5in., i'll have to measure it to be sure. Are u running the trailing arm or leaf spring setup? & is this for ur bbc 68?

ap2002 · 05-13-2008, 05:13 PM

yes this is for the 68',,

im going with a 16x10 w/295-50-16 and 15x8 275-60-15 in the front...

this is the wheel im going with...

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rodstored-72 · 05-13-2008, 10:18 PM

ap2002,
have you checked those tire sizes out at the tire shop? i had planned out my tire sizes as well & when i went there they did not offer those tire sizes anymore or i would have to special order them directly from the manufact. $$$$ big time. just my 0.02 cents worth. i will try to get a few pics of my truck tonight. i always say that then i look at it & find all the reasons why i haven't yet.... but i will try this time!

thanks!!

HoupPhotography · 05-13-2008, 10:25 PM

I would try looking at Coker HERE

OR

Diamond back tire HERE

ap2002 · 05-13-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

ap2002,
have you checked those tire sizes out at the tire shop? i had planned out my tire sizes as well & when i went there they did not offer those tire sizes anymore or i would have to special order them directly from the manufact. $$$$ big time. just my 0.02 cents worth. i will try to get a few pics of my truck tonight. i always say that then i look at it & find all the reasons why i haven't yet.... but i will try this time!

thanks!!

yes, i went to discount tire today and they had them in stock ... they wanted $150/tire... and said they would price match it...

i just found it at tirerack also..

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...t=All&x=46&y=3

Adctfull1 · 05-15-2008, 02:09 AM

i paid $110 each 6yrs ago. what rear susp. do u have? the only reason i ask is, cuz i have trailing arm & with the old rotted out bushings the tires would rub.

ap2002 · 05-15-2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adctfull1

i paid $110 each 6yrs ago. what rear susp. do u have? the only reason i ask is, cuz i have trailing arm & with the old rotted out bushings the tires would rub.

TRAILING ARMS... how bad did rub and how did you fix it??

thanks for all the info..

Adctfull1 · 05-15-2008, 06:34 AM

they would only rub under hard cornering. cuz the bushings in the trac. bar were totally gone. i cured the problem by building my own adjustable hardbar with spherical ends

05-10-2008, 05:14 AM	#1
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	what size tire for 16x10wheel? im wanting to go with some 16x10 wheel in the rear but cant find a good tire size for for? what tire size would look good in the back, I want atleast a 275 or bigger (305)? but I cant seem to find anything.. edit: also what is a good size tire for a 16x8 in the front? thanks for the help... __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone! Last edited by ap2002; 05-10-2008 at 05:25 AM.

05-10-2008, 05:28 AM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? How about a 295/50/15? You'll have a section width of at least a foot! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-10-2008, 05:31 AM	#3
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? i thought of that but then i checked and they dont have them in a 16" tire! __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

05-10-2008, 05:33 AM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? Look here at BFG's: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...3D295SR6RADTA2 __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-10-2008, 05:43 AM	#5
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? thanks 70c10! I like how the 275/60/15 looks on a 15x10 wheel, so do you think the 285/60/16 will look just as good with a 16x10 wheel? is anyone running this 16"setup? __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

05-10-2008, 11:55 AM	#6
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? anyone else? __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

05-11-2008, 08:52 AM	#7
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? I'll be watching this thread... I'm curious to know what size tire to use on a 16x8 wheel too.

05-11-2008, 06:07 PM	#8
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? i have 16x8.5 centerlines & when i got my truck back on the road i went to discount to get my tires & about all i could find in the 16" size were my 255/60/16 it is not what i wanted but the guys there said that with the new size of wheels that alot of the tire people are not making a 16" tire. atleast performance tire. i could get a truck tire for the 16" wheel & some for the 16.5 wheel. they still make alot for the 15" wheel & then ofcourse the hot wheel sizes like 18" and above. i was disappointed, but the 255 size is not bad in the back but it is a little big for the front. i decide on them & to just save up & get my 18" wheels & tires when i can.... good luck!

05-12-2008, 03:49 AM	#10
Adctfull1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wy Posts: 12	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? here is what i went with, 16x8 up front & 16x10 in rear. Bfg radial T/A's 225-60-16, & 295-50-16. At the time they were cool-e-nuff ( 6yrs ago ). wish i had the wallet for some 18s or 20s Attached Images

05-12-2008, 07:19 PM	#11
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? I think that is what im going with 16x8 in the front and 16x10 in the rear do you happen to knowthe backspacing on those? __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

05-12-2008, 10:04 PM	#12
Adctfull1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wy Posts: 12	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? i believe its 5in., i'll have to measure it to be sure. Are u running the trailing arm or leaf spring setup? & is this for ur bbc 68?

05-13-2008, 05:13 PM	#13
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? yes this is for the 68',, im going with a 16x10 w/295-50-16 and 15x8 275-60-15 in the front... this is the wheel im going with... [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

05-13-2008, 10:18 PM	#14
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? ap2002, have you checked those tire sizes out at the tire shop? i had planned out my tire sizes as well & when i went there they did not offer those tire sizes anymore or i would have to special order them directly from the manufact. $$$$ big time. just my 0.02 cents worth. i will try to get a few pics of my truck tonight. i always say that then i look at it & find all the reasons why i haven't yet.... but i will try this time! thanks!!

05-13-2008, 10:25 PM	#15
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? I would try looking at Coker HERE OR Diamond back tire HERE __________________ R.I.P. Scott Kalitta

05-15-2008, 02:09 AM	#17
Adctfull1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wy Posts: 12	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? i paid $110 each 6yrs ago. what rear susp. do u have? the only reason i ask is, cuz i have trailing arm & with the old rotted out bushings the tires would rub.



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Adctfull1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wy Posts: 12	Re: what size tire for 16x10wheel? they would only rub under hard cornering. cuz the bushings in the trac. bar were totally gone. i cured the problem by building my own adjustable hardbar with spherical ends

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