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Mick Je · 12-03-2015, 03:26 AM

Got new tires all the way around! 255/70-15 in front and 285/70-15 in the rear. Had those sizes before had to go to Coker to get the rears since BF Goodrich discontinued them. They were kind of $$$$ but cheaper than lowering the truck more for smaller tires. Plus I like those tires!

Mick Je · 12-03-2015, 03:27 AM

Rear view

engineer_gregh · 12-03-2015, 08:50 AM

Looks great!

Mike C · 12-03-2015, 04:39 PM

Great looking truck. I would say the extra cost worth it!

Mick Je · 12-03-2015, 04:51 PM

Thanks guys!

DoobieBrother · 12-03-2015, 05:28 PM

Looks nice. What suspension setup are you on right now? I'm running same size tires/wheels, but a little concerned about lowering unless I know I can firm it up. Too bouncy over bumps even with new shocks.

Mick Je · 12-03-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DoobieBrother

Looks nice. What suspension setup are you on right now? I'm running same size tires/wheels, but a little concerned about lowering unless I know I can firm it up. Too bouncy over bumps even with new shocks.

Right now it's still stock. I cut the springs in front and took two leafs out in back. But I put air shocks in back. I also have DJM 2in drop hangers in back. Eventually I want to do a flip kit with c-notch and convert to disc and do drop spindles in front. But right now it's good.

Kennuck · 12-03-2015, 06:15 PM

Looks great! How about a pic from the rear so we can see how those wide meats look?

trac209 · 12-03-2015, 06:21 PM

Looks great!

swamp rat · 12-03-2015, 08:42 PM

Love the color too.

Mick Je · 12-03-2015, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Love the color too.

Thanks it's the original color GM Dusty Gold.

**FleetsidePaul** · 12-03-2015, 11:56 PM

Perfection

aod92 · 12-04-2015, 12:06 AM

What kind of bfg tires are those? Any way you can get me a closer pic of the tread pattern?

Mick Je · 12-04-2015, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by aod92

What kind of bfg tires are those? Any way you can get me a closer pic of the tread pattern?

They are at Coker, BF Goodrich Silertown Radials. I have the 285/70-15 ones
Here the link:
https://www.cokertire.com/tires/bf-g...blackwall.html

I'll have more pictures tomorrow.

70LonghornCST · 12-04-2015, 02:23 AM

VERY nice!

Redline novdog · 12-04-2015, 03:10 PM

Awesome! I'm a big sidewall guy. excellent looking rims and tires.OH and the GMC is pretty sweet also! LOL

Malamute · 12-04-2015, 07:47 PM

Looks great!

Mick Je · 12-04-2015, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kennuck

Looks great! How about a pic from the rear so we can see how those wide meats look?

Can't get the picture straight

Mick Je · 12-04-2015, 09:06 PM

Closer

Kennuck · 12-04-2015, 10:02 PM

Fixed it for you.

I really like these.

Mick Je · 12-04-2015, 10:49 PM

Thank Kennuck,
Sometimes I could never get the pictures to sit right.

Average Joe · 12-05-2015, 01:55 AM

Your truck looks great! Do those 285's really have a 2600 load capacity?

Mick Je · 12-05-2015, 02:23 AM

Yes but I did notice they max at 35psi, my old ones max at 50. So I don't know if that is a Coker thing or what. My old ones were real BFs that how old they were!

Average Joe · 12-05-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mick Je

Yes but I did notice they max at 35psi, my old ones max at 50. So I don't know if that is a Coker thing or what. My old ones were real BFs that how old they were!

Thanks! This may be an option for me. When i am towing my TT my rear axle on my Burb is around 4400 pounds. I have 255/70/15's on the rear now which are rated for 2180@44psi IIRC. ��

12-03-2015, 03:26 AM	#1
Mick Je Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Redondo Beach California Posts: 146	Truck got new shoes today Got new tires all the way around! 255/70-15 in front and 285/70-15 in the rear. Had those sizes before had to go to Coker to get the rears since BF Goodrich discontinued them. They were kind of $$$$ but cheaper than lowering the truck more for smaller tires. Plus I like those tires! Attached Images __________________ 343 NEVER FORGET 9-11 FIGHT ON!!! GO USC!!! PROUD OWNER OF A 1970 1/2 TON

12-03-2015, 03:27 AM	#2
Mick Je Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Redondo Beach California Posts: 146	Re: Truck got new shoes today Rear view Attached Images __________________ 343 NEVER FORGET 9-11 FIGHT ON!!! GO USC!!! PROUD OWNER OF A 1970 1/2 TON

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engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Truck got new shoes today Looks great! __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

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Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: Truck got new shoes today Great looking truck. I would say the extra cost worth it! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-03-2015, 04:51 PM	#5
Mick Je Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Redondo Beach California Posts: 146	Re: Truck got new shoes today Thanks guys! __________________ 343 NEVER FORGET 9-11 FIGHT ON!!! GO USC!!! PROUD OWNER OF A 1970 1/2 TON

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DoobieBrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US Posts: 184	Re: Truck got new shoes today Looks nice. What suspension setup are you on right now? I'm running same size tires/wheels, but a little concerned about lowering unless I know I can firm it up. Too bouncy over bumps even with new shocks.

12-03-2015, 06:15 PM	#8
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: Truck got new shoes today Looks great! How about a pic from the rear so we can see how those wide meats look? __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

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12-04-2015, 12:06 AM	#13
aod92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Plainfield il. Posts: 643	Re: Truck got new shoes today What kind of bfg tires are those? Any way you can get me a closer pic of the tread pattern?

12-04-2015, 02:23 AM	#15
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12-04-2015, 03:10 PM	#16
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: Truck got new shoes today Awesome! I'm a big sidewall guy. excellent looking rims and tires.OH and the GMC is pretty sweet also! LOL __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

12-04-2015, 07:47 PM	#17
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Truck got new shoes today Looks great!

12-04-2015, 09:06 PM	#19
Mick Je Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Redondo Beach California Posts: 146	Re: Truck got new shoes today Closer Attached Images __________________ 343 NEVER FORGET 9-11 FIGHT ON!!! GO USC!!! PROUD OWNER OF A 1970 1/2 TON



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12-04-2015, 10:02 PM	#20
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: Truck got new shoes today Fixed it for you. I really like these. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

12-04-2015, 10:49 PM	#21
Mick Je Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Redondo Beach California Posts: 146	Re: Truck got new shoes today Thank Kennuck, Sometimes I could never get the pictures to sit right. __________________ 343 NEVER FORGET 9-11 FIGHT ON!!! GO USC!!! PROUD OWNER OF A 1970 1/2 TON

12-05-2015, 01:55 AM	#22
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Truck got new shoes today Your truck looks great! Do those 285's really have a 2600 load capacity? __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

12-05-2015, 02:23 AM	#23
Mick Je Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Redondo Beach California Posts: 146	Re: Truck got new shoes today Yes but I did notice they max at 35psi, my old ones max at 50. So I don't know if that is a Coker thing or what. My old ones were real BFs that how old they were! __________________ 343 NEVER FORGET 9-11 FIGHT ON!!! GO USC!!! PROUD OWNER OF A 1970 1/2 TON

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