Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nyncompute · 11-05-2008, 01:54 PM

I have a stock height 4x4 and I like the look of tall thin tires. As the post says, I need to know what tall / thin tires are made for a 15 inch rim. I now have 31 inch tires that are , I believe, 10.5 inches wide. I like the height but not the width. Some of the 16 inchers look great to me but the 15 inch selection leaves a little to be desired. Thoughts?

mekdad · 11-05-2008, 03:15 PM

33x9.50 dont know if they are 15 or 16

d10s69c10 · 11-05-2008, 03:42 PM

theres a whole lot of options tire wise.... Super swamper LTBs are designed to be tall and thin..

are you leaving the truck stock? or are you lifting it..

stock i think you will be stuck somewhere around a 32"inch tall by a 9-10.5 (9 is kinda pushing it on a 8 inch rim tho)

Dooley · 11-05-2008, 04:12 PM

Interco has a
34/9.50-15LT Bias ply 33.80" diameter
9.50"section width
8" tread width

GM used to offer 16" wheels as an option for 6 lug half tons. Maybe locate a set of them for more tire options. Not much help from pic but, I like the 255/85-16's on my 86 with no lift. The rims are 6.75 wide.

nyncompute · 11-05-2008, 05:29 PM

I should modify my post to say I need to stuff them under stock height (no lift planned. This is an old pic of my truck. Like I said I like the tallness of it but not the width.

1-tonmudder · 11-06-2008, 11:24 AM

38/11/15 TSL boggers.I had a set of the 34/9/16 TSL's one time and they worked good.

EDIT,sorry I missed the stock height part.

1969K10 · 11-06-2008, 12:43 PM

my truck is supposed to be stock, but i've got (2) extra springs on the front from what i think i've learned. I'm running 33X10.5 BFG AT's.

msgross · 11-09-2008, 09:48 PM

Mine is stock in this pic with HD front 1/2ton springs (stock) and 33x10.5x15 BFG AT's on 8x15 Mickey Thompson Classic II's.

The pics with the new bed have a 1.5" add-a-leaf and no weight on the truck...

I think they work great and like them... no rubbing.

jrdv · 11-10-2008, 12:09 AM

This is my 69.. I had the local tire shop order some new steele 16 inch wheels and the tires are a 235/85/16. It has a 4 inch lift.

nyncompute · 11-11-2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrdv

This is my 69.. I had the local tire shop order some new steele 16 inch wheels and the tires are a 235/85/16. It has a 4 inch lift.

Hey JRDV can your rims accept dog dish hub caps?? If so where did you buy the rims and , if you don't mind... cost

jrdv · 11-11-2008, 10:09 PM

I have some 70's chevy dogdish hubcaps on it right now. I will get you a picture in the next day or two. I think the rims were around $90 a piece, but I will have to dig around to find out. If my local dealer can get them, any dealer should be able too ( I live in the boonies ). I will post some pics later.

john

nyncompute · 11-11-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrdv

I have some 70's chevy dogdish hubcaps on it right now. I will get you a picture in the next day or two. I think the rims were around $90 a piece, but I will have to dig around to find out. If my local dealer can get them, any dealer should be able too ( I live in the boonies ). I will post some pics later.

john

Thanks for the pics. I hate to be a pita, but if you can... a manufacturer and/or part#

jrdv · 11-11-2008, 11:19 PM

No problem. I will see what I can find.

john

OLDCHEV4X4 · 11-12-2008, 08:35 AM

The 34 /9.50 go on a 6 or 7" rim. I think 8" is too wide. With no lift and 8" rims, i would go with a 33 10.50. (they recomend a 7" for this size, but a 8" would do.)

jrdv · 11-12-2008, 01:37 PM

Here are some quick pictures. The rims don't have a maker on them,and there is no part number.

Stamped on Rim: USA MADE 16X6 DOT........ HEAVY

nyncompute · 11-12-2008, 03:12 PM

Thanks... looks great! I'll see what I can find out.

**special-K** · 11-13-2008, 09:19 AM

In 15s I`d say there are BFG M/Ts in 9.50/33.In 16" you can go to BFG M/T 255/85s.I`m not sure if Maxxis still makes Q78 Buckshot Mudders.
Here`s my`92 with 255/85s on newer trucks with stock rims.I can only find them in BFG M/Ts,now:

OLDCHEV4X4 · 11-13-2008, 12:52 PM

Tim, The Q-78-15 is a 36" tall tire. I think you mean a P-78-15. That is a 33" 10.50 /15. Gateway/Buckshot still makes them. Thats what i run on the race truck. But they are biasply and dont have very good road manners.

**special-K** · 11-14-2008, 08:42 AM

O K I C.We used to run 9.00-16s.I think they were 34".You "could" run w/no lift w/stock wheels and taking it easy.My unlifted trucks have always had some sort of spring work and would sit up an inch or two,plus not flex as much.

nyncompute · 11-14-2008, 10:21 AM

So how careful do you think I would have be running a 33" tire at say 10 or so inches of width at bone stock height.

msgross · 11-14-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyncompute

So how aggressive do you think I could be with a 33" tire at say 10 or so inches of width at bone stock hight.

That's what mine is and although I haven't taken it our yet, I would think that only in turns on a landing you would encounter any rubbing. I tried wider rims but they would have rubbed. and 12.5's would more than likely rub easily...

If you saw issues you could easily install an add-a-leaf or zero rate leaf to assist...

**special-K** · 11-15-2008, 01:09 PM

That should be fine.I have 12.50/33s on 8.25" wide wheels mounted on my unlifted`72 K3500.It`s even lower than stock and they clear for normal driving.

1tonblaze · 11-15-2008, 08:52 PM

my buddys dad has 33 12.50 15 on truck rallys the later model ones and he has no rubbing problems at all .

11-05-2008, 01:54 PM	#1
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim I have a stock height 4x4 and I like the look of tall thin tires. As the post says, I need to know what tall / thin tires are made for a 15 inch rim. I now have 31 inch tires that are , I believe, 10.5 inches wide. I like the height but not the width. Some of the 16 inchers look great to me but the 15 inch selection leaves a little to be desired. Thoughts? __________________ 1972 K-10 SWB Cheyenne

11-05-2008, 03:15 PM	#2
mekdad Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Filer, Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim 33x9.50 dont know if they are 15 or 16 __________________ you never know what you can do until you have to undo something you have done!

11-05-2008, 03:42 PM	#3
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim theres a whole lot of options tire wise.... Super swamper LTBs are designed to be tall and thin.. are you leaving the truck stock? or are you lifting it.. stock i think you will be stuck somewhere around a 32"inch tall by a 9-10.5 (9 is kinda pushing it on a 8 inch rim tho) __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

11-05-2008, 04:12 PM	#4
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim Interco has a 34/9.50-15LT Bias ply 33.80" diameter 9.50"section width 8" tread width GM used to offer 16" wheels as an option for 6 lug half tons. Maybe locate a set of them for more tire options. Not much help from pic but, I like the 255/85-16's on my 86 with no lift. The rims are 6.75 wide. Attached Images Last edited by Dooley; 11-06-2008 at 07:08 PM.

11-05-2008, 05:29 PM	#5
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim I should modify my post to say I need to stuff them under stock height (no lift planned. This is an old pic of my truck. Like I said I like the tallness of it but not the width. __________________ 1972 K-10 SWB Cheyenne

11-06-2008, 11:24 AM	#6
1-tonmudder Modern day Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greeneville,TN Posts: 330	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim 38/11/15 TSL boggers.I had a set of the 34/9/16 TSL's one time and they worked good. EDIT,sorry I missed the stock height part. Last edited by 1-tonmudder; 11-06-2008 at 11:25 AM.

11-06-2008, 12:43 PM	#7
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim my truck is supposed to be stock, but i've got (2) extra springs on the front from what i think i've learned. I'm running 33X10.5 BFG AT's. __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

11-09-2008, 09:48 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim Mine is stock in this pic with HD front 1/2ton springs (stock) and 33x10.5x15 BFG AT's on 8x15 Mickey Thompson Classic II's. The pics with the new bed have a 1.5" add-a-leaf and no weight on the truck... I think they work great and like them... no rubbing. Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-10-2008, 12:09 AM	#9
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim This is my 69.. I had the local tire shop order some new steele 16 inch wheels and the tires are a 235/85/16. It has a 4 inch lift. Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

11-11-2008, 10:09 PM	#11
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim I have some 70's chevy dogdish hubcaps on it right now. I will get you a picture in the next day or two. I think the rims were around $90 a piece, but I will have to dig around to find out. If my local dealer can get them, any dealer should be able too ( I live in the boonies ). I will post some pics later. john __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

11-11-2008, 11:19 PM	#13
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim No problem. I will see what I can find. john __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

11-12-2008, 08:35 AM	#14
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim The 34 /9.50 go on a 6 or 7" rim. I think 8" is too wide. With no lift and 8" rims, i would go with a 33 10.50. (they recomend a 7" for this size, but a 8" would do.) __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

11-12-2008, 01:37 PM	#15
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim Here are some quick pictures. The rims don't have a maker on them,and there is no part number. Stamped on Rim: USA MADE 16X6 DOT........ HEAVY Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

11-12-2008, 03:12 PM	#16
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim Thanks... looks great! I'll see what I can find out. __________________ 1972 K-10 SWB Cheyenne

11-13-2008, 09:19 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim In 15s I`d say there are BFG M/Ts in 9.50/33.In 16" you can go to BFG M/T 255/85s.I`m not sure if Maxxis still makes Q78 Buckshot Mudders. Here`s my`92 with 255/85s on newer trucks with stock rims.I can only find them in BFG M/Ts,now: __________________ "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 ~



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11-13-2008, 12:52 PM	#18
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim Tim, The Q-78-15 is a 36" tall tire. I think you mean a P-78-15. That is a 33" 10.50 /15. Gateway/Buckshot still makes them. Thats what i run on the race truck. But they are biasply and dont have very good road manners. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

11-14-2008, 08:42 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim O K I C.We used to run 9.00-16s.I think they were 34".You "could" run w/no lift w/stock wheels and taking it easy.My unlifted trucks have always had some sort of spring work and would sit up an inch or two,plus not flex as much. __________________ "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 ~

11-14-2008, 10:21 AM	#20
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim So how careful do you think I would have be running a 33" tire at say 10 or so inches of width at bone stock height. __________________ 1972 K-10 SWB Cheyenne Last edited by nyncompute; 11-14-2008 at 10:33 AM.

11-15-2008, 01:09 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim That should be fine.I have 12.50/33s on 8.25" wide wheels mounted on my unlifted`72 K3500.It`s even lower than stock and they clear for normal driving. __________________ "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 ~

11-15-2008, 08:52 PM	#23
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: Tallest skinniest tire for 8x15 inch rim my buddys dad has 33 12.50 15 on truck rallys the later model ones and he has no rubbing problems at all . __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

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