Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kedmunds · 08-14-2013, 12:17 AM

Hey Guys,

My son and I are finishing up with out 69 Stepside with a 396BB in it. We just added a 700R4 and power front disc brakes. Then next thing I want to do is to put some new tires on this truck before we start going State to State with our Truck and new Overdrive transmission.

Where I am needing your help is for some tire suggestions. We have the Rally Wheels on the truck, and we are wanting to get the best tires that would look the best on our 69 C10. I have always liked the Radial TA's, but I am wide open to suggestions. Please suggest anything that you can as we are planning on getting some new tires this weekend.

Thank You for your help and Suggestions,
Kirk

**70cst** · 08-14-2013, 12:31 AM

Radial TA's are what I have...

They look good on these trucks ...

*Mister-B* · 08-14-2013, 12:54 AM

I just bought some Michelins for my car from Costco. I noticed they have some Michelin truck tires that would look and ride great. I've always liked Michelin tires. Very good quality, long lasting tires if your budget can justify it
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JOJABOY · 08-14-2013, 12:57 AM

BFG Radial T/A is the way to go! Great traction. Long lasting. Plus look right on these trucks.

**Already Gone** · 08-14-2013, 01:06 AM

If you haven't lowered the truck my suggestion is 15 x 8 rallys with 255/70R15BFG Radial T/A's or Cooper Cobras on all four corners. That size tire fills in the wheel wells nicely and puts lots of of rubber on the road for when you are touring. I'm a traditionalist and think blackwalls are better than raised white letters on our trucks, but that is a personal choice.

67ctener · 08-14-2013, 01:22 AM

Buy cheap ones, can't imagine they last long with that 396 up front
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**68350** · 08-14-2013, 07:47 AM

I have cooper cobras. Those and bfg radials are pretty good choices for rallys
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MARKDTN · 08-14-2013, 08:06 AM

I have never had good luck with wear on Cooper Cobras. Even with good rotation and air pressure they always wore funny. I would get some Michelin LTX/MS. They look good and they wear very well.

sstone69 · 08-14-2013, 08:05 PM

I just bought some Radial TA's this past weekend. 638.00 for all 4
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slow-1 · 08-14-2013, 09:57 PM

I just got some General Grabber HTS 255/70/15 on 8 inch wide car rallies.

**jocko** · 08-14-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

If you haven't lowered the truck my suggestion is 15 x 8 rallys with 255/70R15BFG Radial T/A's or Cooper Cobras on all four corners. That size tire fills in the wheel wells nicely and puts lots of of rubber on the road for when you are touring. I'm a traditionalist and think blackwalls are better than raised white letters on our trucks, but that is a personal choice.

WHAT HE SAID - proven combo, looks great. Filling the wheelwell is key, it's possible to completely screw up wheel tire choice and end up with roller skates.

slow-1 · 08-14-2013, 10:06 PM

The photo shop guys helped me out with seeing how it will look a little lower.

PanelDeland · 08-14-2013, 10:35 PM

I like the T/A's.I just got a quote for 4 255-70/15 T/A's for $500 and some change.I'm running them on my Panel and my DD.The ones on the DD have about 40K and are getting thin but not to the wear bars yet.

**Already Gone** · 08-15-2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

WHAT HE SAID - proven combo, looks great. Filling the wheelwell is key, it's possible to completely screw up wheel tire choice and end up with roller skates.

I gues we are back to posting pics from the computer so here is my truck on 15 x 8 rallys with the 255/70R15 Cooper Cobras all the way around.

*71SWB* · 08-15-2013, 10:16 AM

Has anyone tried the yokohama 265 70 15

J kippin · 08-15-2013, 07:05 PM

I have Hankooks...not bad seem to wear pretty good I had 15x8 rally's all the way around 275 60 15 rear and 255 50 15 on the front at stock height and a 3/4 drop. I recently upgraded wheels to a Coys 15x8 and 15x10 with the same tire combo( just swapped the tires to the new rims. I have three years on the tires but it only gets driven in the summer months

08-14-2013, 12:17 AM	#1
kedmunds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 37	Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 Hey Guys, My son and I are finishing up with out 69 Stepside with a 396BB in it. We just added a 700R4 and power front disc brakes. Then next thing I want to do is to put some new tires on this truck before we start going State to State with our Truck and new Overdrive transmission. Where I am needing your help is for some tire suggestions. We have the Rally Wheels on the truck, and we are wanting to get the best tires that would look the best on our 69 C10. I have always liked the Radial TA's, but I am wide open to suggestions. Please suggest anything that you can as we are planning on getting some new tires this weekend. Thank You for your help and Suggestions, Kirk

08-14-2013, 12:31 AM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 Radial TA's are what I have... They look good on these trucks ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-14-2013, 12:54 AM	#3
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 I just bought some Michelins for my car from Costco. I noticed they have some Michelin truck tires that would look and ride great. I've always liked Michelin tires. Very good quality, long lasting tires if your budget can justify it Posted via Mobile Device

08-14-2013, 12:57 AM	#4
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 BFG Radial T/A is the way to go! Great traction. Long lasting. Plus look right on these trucks.

08-14-2013, 01:06 AM	#5
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 If you haven't lowered the truck my suggestion is 15 x 8 rallys with 255/70R15BFG Radial T/A's or Cooper Cobras on all four corners. That size tire fills in the wheel wells nicely and puts lots of of rubber on the road for when you are touring. I'm a traditionalist and think blackwalls are better than raised white letters on our trucks, but that is a personal choice. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-14-2013, 01:22 AM	#6
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 Buy cheap ones, can't imagine they last long with that 396 up front Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

08-14-2013, 07:47 AM	#7
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 I have cooper cobras. Those and bfg radials are pretty good choices for rallys Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

08-14-2013, 08:06 AM	#8
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,165	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 I have never had good luck with wear on Cooper Cobras. Even with good rotation and air pressure they always wore funny. I would get some Michelin LTX/MS. They look good and they wear very well. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

08-14-2013, 08:05 PM	#9
sstone69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucker, GA Posts: 128	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 I just bought some Radial TA's this past weekend. 638.00 for all 4 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "You gonna pull them pistols or whistle dixie ?"

08-14-2013, 09:57 PM	#10
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 I just got some General Grabber HTS 255/70/15 on 8 inch wide car rallies. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-14-2013, 10:06 PM	#12
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 The photo shop guys helped me out with seeing how it will look a little lower. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-14-2013, 10:35 PM	#13
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 I like the T/A's.I just got a quote for 4 255-70/15 T/A's for $500 and some change.I'm running them on my Panel and my DD.The ones on the DD have about 40K and are getting thin but not to the wear bars yet. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-15-2013, 10:16 AM	#15
71SWB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Va Posts: 165	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 Has anyone tried the yokohama 265 70 15

08-15-2013, 07:05 PM	#16
J kippin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cape Neddick Posts: 215	Re: Needing New Tire Suggestions for 69 with BB 396 I have Hankooks...not bad seem to wear pretty good I had 15x8 rally's all the way around 275 60 15 rear and 255 50 15 on the front at stock height and a 3/4 drop. I recently upgraded wheels to a Coys 15x8 and 15x10 with the same tire combo( just swapped the tires to the new rims. I have three years on the tires but it only gets driven in the summer months

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