Tire Help: Looking for a wider tire and wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

angertheloner · 12-03-2014, 07:36 PM

I've had my '85 C20 2WD for a while now and have had the same 265/70r16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires on 6.5 inch wide dog dish wheels. I've liked them, but now want something more street. I have the opportunity to buy some American Racing Outlaw II wheels in 16x9, but can't find the tires that I want.

Any suggestions?
Is the 9 inch too wide without cutting or rubbing?
What street tires would fit without being too tall?

I was thinking somewhere along the lines of 285/60r16 in the back and 285/50r16 in the front, but I can't find any tires in that size. Am I being unreasonable?

What do you guys run in a wide street tire?

Please help, I'm ready for a change. This is what my baby looks like now.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 12-04-2014, 01:07 AM

Go 17's with 275/60's.

17's is the new standard, and it is what I would do if I built a street truck.

angertheloner · 12-04-2014, 11:50 PM

Thanks I'll look for some in 17. I'm trying to do some on the cheap, but craig is one of my best friends.

**Gregski** · 12-05-2014, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angertheloner

I've had my '85 C20 2WD for a while now and have had the same 265/70r16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires on 6.5 inch wide dog dish wheels.

How many lugs is your truck, is it a six lug? I have a '74 GMC 2WD and it only had 15 inch rims, so I would love to go to 16s.

Also 265 sounds like really wide on 6.5 rims, you sure that's all they are? I think 265 wide runs on most 8 inch wide rims.

angertheloner · 12-05-2014, 02:14 AM

I have a c20 on 8 lugs. Yes, I'm sure they are currently 6.5 inch wide with 265 width tires. They are more all-terrain than street. I bought it with those and now want a lower profile street wheel, and I know i'll have to go with about an 8" wide wheel to get the width I want. It's just hard to come by 16x8 or 17x8 without losing the classic look.

KQQL IT · 12-05-2014, 02:58 AM

I've 265's on 8's on 98 crew cab looks good to me

**hatzie** · 12-05-2014, 04:07 PM

I have Michelin LTX/AT² 265/70R16 on my 1976 & 2000. Little bit wider and little bit taller than stock. Both have 8 lug Aluminum rims from the GMT800 series with the factory center caps. The lug nuts will need to be swapped to dual thread 9/16-18 internal with external center cap retaining threads and the newer seat taper. I see sets of 24 & 32 available all the time on Fleabay.

Turned out looking like the red and brown trucks in this post without spending the kids inheritance.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...78&postcount=8

12-03-2014, 07:36 PM	#1
angertheloner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ATX Posts: 31	Tire Help: Looking for a wider tire and wheels I've had my '85 C20 2WD for a while now and have had the same 265/70r16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires on 6.5 inch wide dog dish wheels. I've liked them, but now want something more street. I have the opportunity to buy some American Racing Outlaw II wheels in 16x9, but can't find the tires that I want. Any suggestions? Is the 9 inch too wide without cutting or rubbing? What street tires would fit without being too tall? I was thinking somewhere along the lines of 285/60r16 in the back and 285/50r16 in the front, but I can't find any tires in that size. Am I being unreasonable? What do you guys run in a wide street tire? Please help, I'm ready for a change. This is what my baby looks like now. Attached Images __________________ There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't. __________________ 1985 C20 Scottsdale 350/SM465 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 3 on the Tree (sold)

12-04-2014, 01:07 AM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,633	Re: Tire Help: Looking for a wider tire and wheels Go 17's with 275/60's. 17's is the new standard, and it is what I would do if I built a street truck.

12-04-2014, 11:50 PM	#3
angertheloner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ATX Posts: 31	Re: Tire Help: Looking for a wider tire and wheels Thanks I'll look for some in 17. I'm trying to do some on the cheap, but craig is one of my best friends. __________________ There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't. __________________ 1985 C20 Scottsdale 350/SM465 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 3 on the Tree (sold)

12-05-2014, 02:14 AM	#5
angertheloner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ATX Posts: 31	Re: Tire Help: Looking for a wider tire and wheels I have a c20 on 8 lugs. Yes, I'm sure they are currently 6.5 inch wide with 265 width tires. They are more all-terrain than street. I bought it with those and now want a lower profile street wheel, and I know i'll have to go with about an 8" wide wheel to get the width I want. It's just hard to come by 16x8 or 17x8 without losing the classic look. __________________ There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't. __________________ 1985 C20 Scottsdale 350/SM465 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 3 on the Tree (sold)

12-05-2014, 02:58 AM	#6
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: Tire Help: Looking for a wider tire and wheels I've 265's on 8's on 98 crew cab looks good to me __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-05-2014, 04:07 PM	#7
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Tire Help: Looking for a wider tire and wheels I have Michelin LTX/AT² 265/70R16 on my 1976 & 2000. Little bit wider and little bit taller than stock. Both have 8 lug Aluminum rims from the GMT800 series with the factory center caps. The lug nuts will need to be swapped to dual thread 9/16-18 internal with external center cap retaining threads and the newer seat taper. I see sets of 24 & 32 available all the time on Fleabay. Turned out looking like the red and brown trucks in this post without spending the kids inheritance. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...78&postcount=8 __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful. Last edited by hatzie; 12-05-2014 at 06:11 PM.

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