Time to get it up to snuff, and tires are on my mind

[1969_CM2590D]

As soon as its warm, I'll be rehabilitating my C2500. Need it to tow my car projects. It'll be tons of fun for this as it's "full manual" as opposed to "full power" (at least there's less to break...).Anyway, some research awhile back led me to tink original split rim 16x6 wheels were replaced with '73 and later 16.5x6.5 wheels. With manual steering, I'm trying to figure out whether to go for the 8.75 or the 9.5 Firestone radials to replace the old bias belteds. Opinions?

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by 1969_CM2590D

As soon as its warm, I'll be rehabilitating my C2500. Need it to tow my car projects. It'll be tons of fun for this as it's "full manual" as opposed to "full power" (at least there's less to break...).Anyway, some research awhile back led me to tink original split rim 16x6 wheels were replaced with '73 and later 16.5x6.5 wheels. With manual steering, I'm trying to figure out whether to go for the 8.75 or the 9.5 Firestone radials to replace the old bias belteds. Opinions?

hi,i have original 16.5 wheels on my 72 cheyenne super and bought a couple sets of 16 inch wheels to replace them and new 16 tires,then sold it all to buy 9.50x16.5 Firestone Transforce 10 PLY tires.i thought my truck came with 16.5's,it should have 16.5's and i'm very happy with them,smooth as glass.