New wheels and tires on the K/20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Joesjunk** · 06-15-2008, 09:15 PM

I just put these on today, they are 16.5 x 6.75 steel wheels and 33x12.50x16.5 BFGoodrich mud terrains. They look pretty good, but I am not 100% sure I like them yet? I didnt like the super skinny ones that were on it before, so I thought I would try these. The truck is mostly original and want to keep the original look. What do you think??? Here is before and after.......

**jamie72** · 06-15-2008, 09:18 PM

i like it!!!!

tcb-1 · 06-15-2008, 09:36 PM

Joe,
I've always liked the skinnys, but the BFG's give it a more functional look. either way, it's a beauty!

Got your email. Thanks!! thinking HARD about those caps! gotta get over your way soon.

knsmodels · 06-15-2008, 10:04 PM

I like the new look but better than the skinnys but wonder how a less aggressive all-terrain would have looked.......

**Joesjunk** · 06-15-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by knsmodels

I like the new look but better than the skinnys but wonder how a less aggressive all-terrain would have looked.......

I didnt really want a mud tire, but I got a super deal on these. I have been toying around with what to put on this truck for several months. I have had these tires for almost a year sitting in the garage, so I just thought I would try them and see. I was going to use some 16x7 wheels and 285/75/16 tires. If I dont end up liking these I will just go the other route

chipflyer · 06-15-2008, 10:21 PM

I like the skinnys better, more original look.

Jeff

**88JRFAN** · 06-15-2008, 10:30 PM

I love the new rims and tires. The whole truck looks great.

**DREW67** · 06-15-2008, 10:36 PM

Joe what do I see in the back ground is that a new toy?

'72 Chevy Suburban · 06-15-2008, 10:51 PM

They look great to me!

**clay68c10** · 06-15-2008, 10:57 PM

I dig it! The knobby tires look tough. I bet you can hear those!

72BlckButy · 06-15-2008, 11:14 PM

Either way that truck looks killer Joe!

72-c20 · 06-15-2008, 11:19 PM

looks good..... I really like the BFG MTtires....

CG · 06-16-2008, 12:43 AM

Was that a typo? You put 33 12.5 on 16.5 x 6.75 inches wide? Or are those 8.75 inches wide? Of course I love the look since thats what I have on my K20. I went with the All Terrain though since it will be mostly a street truck. They aren't as noisy and I believe they will last longer on the street.

Super nice looking truck all the way around. I doubt Ill ever get mine to that point since Ive found Im actually using it alot...as a truck...lol go figure.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-16-2008, 12:47 AM

i love both looks but prefer the before personally, but that doesnt mean you should change it, looks good

Sinisterspeed · 06-16-2008, 01:03 AM

Looks good to me!

jegs72 · 06-16-2008, 01:29 AM

Looks real good bro !

**Joesjunk** · 06-16-2008, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Was that a typo? You put 33 12.5 on 16.5 x 6.75 inches wide? Or are those 8.75 inches wide? Of course I love the look since thats what I have on my K20. I went with the All Terrain though since it will be mostly a street truck. They aren't as noisy and I believe they will last longer on the street.

Super nice looking truck all the way around. I doubt Ill ever get mine to that point since Ive found Im actually using it alot...as a truck...lol go figure.

No typo, The wheels are 6.75" wide. I know they are kinda narrow, but i couldnt find any 8.25" wheels. They actually look pretty good on that skinny of a wheel though.

CG · 06-16-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

No typo, The wheels are 6.75" wide. I know they are kinda narrow, but i couldnt find any 8.25" wheels. They actually look pretty good on that skinny of a wheel though.

I didnt know you could get that tire on that size wheel. When I had a set of 33 12.5 15's put on 15x8 wheels the tire guys were skeptical they would go on.

I like the look you have going. Its stockish looking, but tough at the same time.

Down south truckin · 06-16-2008, 10:52 PM

Looks good Joe!! leave them on

mrein3 · 06-17-2008, 07:58 AM

I've always bought skinny tires because they go through the snow better. But you know what, I don't drive my truck in the snow because of the salt. And out on the lake where I do drive it in the winter, the skinny tires dig down and spin on the ice.

So this weekend I had an occasion to pully my buddies Trailblazer out of the lake where he was trying to pull his boat and trailer out. Those skinny tires dug down too fast. I'm thinking "fat" is the way to go.

Long story short, I like the wider tires.

**special-K** · 06-17-2008, 08:34 AM

I sure like that look.The stock 16.5 wheels have a deeper look to them than the later 16s.I take second looks sometimes thinking they are 8.25s.I never thought 12.50s could mount up so good.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-17-2008, 05:09 PM

I like the look of the truck with either tire. I've got skinny tires on my 70 K5and actually like the look really well. Either way, you can't go wrong with that truck.

CrashPro993 · 06-17-2008, 05:23 PM

That looks awesome man, nice stance!

**72 Super** · 06-17-2008, 07:20 PM

Joe, I say leave it just like that. I love stock looking trucks but I just don't like the small tire. I basically did the same thing on my 02HD 2500 i put 305 70'S on the stock wheels.

**Joesjunk** · 06-18-2008, 10:00 PM

Thanks for all the input. I guess I am going to leave them on for now and see how I like them. I have only driven it about 8 miles so far.

06-15-2008, 09:15 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	New wheels and tires on the K/20 I just put these on today, they are 16.5 x 6.75 steel wheels and 33x12.50x16.5 BFGoodrich mud terrains. They look pretty good, but I am not 100% sure I like them yet? I didnt like the super skinny ones that were on it before, so I thought I would try these. The truck is mostly original and want to keep the original look. What do you think??? Here is before and after....... Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

06-15-2008, 09:18 PM	#2
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 i like it!!!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

06-15-2008, 09:36 PM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 Joe, I've always liked the skinnys, but the BFG's give it a more functional look. either way, it's a beauty! Got your email. Thanks!! thinking HARD about those caps! gotta get over your way soon. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

06-15-2008, 10:04 PM	#4
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 I like the new look but better than the skinnys but wonder how a less aggressive all-terrain would have looked....... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

06-15-2008, 10:21 PM	#6
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 I like the skinnys better, more original look. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

06-15-2008, 10:30 PM	#7
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 I love the new rims and tires. The whole truck looks great. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

06-15-2008, 10:36 PM	#8
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,031	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 Joe what do I see in the back ground is that a new toy? __________________ DREW67

06-15-2008, 10:51 PM	#9
'72 Chevy Suburban Chevy's Rock! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 448	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 They look great to me! __________________ John '59 NAPCO Pickup '70 K10 Pickup 350 '72 C20 Suburban 350 (MIA) '57 Chieftain 455 '68 Firebird Convertible - 400 '68 Catalina Convertible - 400 '85 Vette

06-15-2008, 10:57 PM	#10
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,990	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 I dig it! The knobby tires look tough. I bet you can hear those! __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

06-15-2008, 11:14 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 Either way that truck looks killer Joe! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-15-2008, 11:19 PM	#12
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06-16-2008, 12:43 AM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 Was that a typo? You put 33 12.5 on 16.5 x 6.75 inches wide? Or are those 8.75 inches wide? Of course I love the look since thats what I have on my K20. I went with the All Terrain though since it will be mostly a street truck. They aren't as noisy and I believe they will last longer on the street. Super nice looking truck all the way around. I doubt Ill ever get mine to that point since Ive found Im actually using it alot...as a truck...lol go figure. Last edited by CG; 06-16-2008 at 12:44 AM.

06-16-2008, 12:47 AM	#14
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 i love both looks but prefer the before personally, but that doesnt mean you should change it, looks good __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-16-2008, 01:03 AM	#15
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06-16-2008, 01:29 AM	#16
jegs72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 28	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 Looks real good bro ! __________________ 72' Cheyenne lwb California truck



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06-16-2008, 10:52 PM	#19
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 Looks good Joe!! leave them on

06-17-2008, 07:58 AM	#20
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 I've always bought skinny tires because they go through the snow better. But you know what, I don't drive my truck in the snow because of the salt. And out on the lake where I do drive it in the winter, the skinny tires dig down and spin on the ice. So this weekend I had an occasion to pully my buddies Trailblazer out of the lake where he was trying to pull his boat and trailer out. Those skinny tires dug down too fast. I'm thinking "fat" is the way to go. Long story short, I like the wider tires. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

06-17-2008, 08:34 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 I sure like that look.The stock 16.5 wheels have a deeper look to them than the later 16s.I take second looks sometimes thinking they are 8.25s.I never thought 12.50s could mount up so good. __________________ "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 ~

06-17-2008, 05:09 PM	#22
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 I like the look of the truck with either tire. I've got skinny tires on my 70 K5and actually like the look really well. Either way, you can't go wrong with that truck. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-17-2008, 05:23 PM	#23
CrashPro993 Registered 71 GMC Owner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 70	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 That looks awesome man, nice stance! __________________ Nolz Project 71 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295907

06-17-2008, 07:20 PM	#24
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 Joe, I say leave it just like that. I love stock looking trucks but I just don't like the small tire. I basically did the same thing on my 02HD 2500 i put 305 70'S on the stock wheels. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

06-18-2008, 10:00 PM	#25
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: New wheels and tires on the K/20 Thanks for all the input. I guess I am going to leave them on for now and see how I like them. I have only driven it about 8 miles so far. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

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