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01-15-2012, 07:28 PM | #1 |
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Location: Sacramento, CA
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Need direction with tires on my 1 ton
So for my '66 GMC long stepside one ton I have picked up a set of used 16" steel Chevy wheels from the early '90's to replace the 17.5" split rims that are on it. They actually look really similar to the split rims. I want to buy some tires (hopefully I can find four used ones that will work) and I know I need a load range D or E tire for how big my truck is.
My question is: is there a science to tire selection? I prefer the look of a smoother tire for this truck vs. a mud or off-road tire. I have BFG on my Jeep but I'm going for more of a street look with this truck. I see a lot of 16" tires for sale that I think would be too small. Anyone have a suggestion for a street looking tire but that will have the correct load range rating? And those of you around Sacramento, any used tire shops that you like? Thanks. |
01-15-2012, 09:13 PM | #2 |
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Location: Stockton CA
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Re: Need direction with tires on my 1 ton
My 95 Diesel sub 2500 has 245-75-16 load E, You have a crap load of tire shops up there. Try CL too
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01-16-2012, 12:15 AM | #3 |
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Re: Need direction with tires on my 1 ton
You are right. There are a bunch of tire shops around here. That's why I'm hoping someone on this board can recommend one or two so I don't spend too much time or money dealing with shysters.
Yeah, been checking Craigslist but not knowing what all the tires look like I was hoping to hear what other people are running on the big trucks. |
01-16-2012, 12:54 AM | #4 |
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Re: Need direction with tires on my 1 ton
If your truck has fairly low gears, you might consider a taller tire in a 85 series. This will drop your cruise rpm's a little.
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