Authentic Radial(?) Tires for 1962 C-10

[62ShortStep]

Originally Posted by Irishbleueyes

Yes, if you could, other views and up closer would be cool, thank you

Tell me exactly what you would like to see in a couple photos. I've been on crutches for a few weeks and my 'photography skills' are not very eager

[Irishbleueyes]

Originally Posted by 62ShortStep

Tell me exactly what you would like to see in a couple photos. I've been on crutches for a few weeks and my 'photography skills' are not very eager

Oh sorry bro, just wanna see it full circle now that you have all four tires on it, just when you get a chance and if you could tell me the inch height of those tires also would be much appreciated. I want that old stock look and those tires look really cool. I'm running p235 15's now..

[bhc41051]

I love the look of your truck. I'm an "all original" kind of guy myself. You're really concerned about tire size, but your wheels should be black instead of body color and the reproduction chrome mirrors are not really correct. mirror arm should be body color with a round black head. Someone correct me if I'm wrong..I'm not throwing stones at you or your truck.

[62ShortStep]

Originally Posted by bhc41051

I love the look of your truck. I'm an "all original" kind of guy myself. You're really concerned about tire size, but your wheels should be black instead of body color and the reproduction chrome mirrors are not really correct. mirror arm should be body color with a round black head. Someone correct me if I'm wrong..I'm not throwing stones at you or your truck.

Yeah, I got the truck like that a couple years ago. It takes a while to correct the destructive 'China Syndrome', but since those junk parts dont last long, it should be back to 100% 'Made in USA' soon.

I think rims did come body color (correct me?). I'd be okay with black.

Hate those repop mirrors! I'm keeping an eye out for the real deal. Most mirrors seam pretty messed up.

Most of what I've done to the truck cant be seen, but I'm pretty sure the junk parts I took off would make a good size pile.

Like all my cars, I use only NOS parts since I've owned it, or USA replacement parts if I have to.

[Irishbleueyes]

Originally Posted by bhc41051

I love the look of your truck. I'm an "all original" kind of guy myself. You're really concerned about tire size, but your wheels should be black instead of body color and the reproduction chrome mirrors are not really correct. mirror arm should be body color with a round black head. Someone correct me if I'm wrong..I'm not throwing stones at you or your truck.

Yes, tow tone trucks came with color matched wheels, single color trucks only had black wheels.. Mirrors different story, never know what the dealers did..

[62ShortStep]

Originally Posted by Irishbleueyes

Yes, two tone trucks came with color matched wheels, single color trucks only had black wheels.. Mirrors different story, never know what the dealers did..

Good to know. I was going to replace the hood this year due to rust...maybe I'll paint the rims black at the same time.

[62ShortStep]

Originally Posted by Irishbleueyes

Yes, if you could, other views and up closer would be cool, thank you

Sorry it took so long to get some more pics.

I think you also wanted to know the tire height/diameter(?)...
Ground to center? or
Ground to top? or
Side to side?

I remember when I ordered these tires the advertised diameter was .1 inch different than Coker's advertised size for a 6.70x15 bias.

I'll ask my son to measure the actual tire size and pressures.

[Irishbleueyes]

Originally Posted by 62ShortStep

Sorry it took so long to get some more pics.

I think you also wanted to know the tire height/diameter(?)...
Ground to center? or
Ground to top? or
Side to side?

I remember when I ordered these tires the advertised diameter was .1 inch different than Coker's advertised size for a 6.70x15 bias.

I'll ask my son to measure the actual tire size and pressures.

Great! Looks good! Just the measurement from the ground to the top of the tire.

[Desert.Chevy]

Old but Good Thread, so it's coming back to life.

I'm running the original 5.5" wheel that I had
Powder coated satin black. I have 215/75R15 tires,

Has anyone run 215/85R15 on the original wheel?
Info, or pictures as we all like pictures.

There was a lot talked about the 235 being to wide, that's why my idea is the 215/85 as it should be ok for the wheel and fill the wheel wells and be ok for truck stuff towing an aluminum fishing boat, and hauling
materials for work or my honey do list.

Thanks Guys.

[Revoh]

Those really look good on there!

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by Desert.Chevy

Has anyone run 215/85R15 on the original wheel?

The problem is the 85 series ( tall and narrow) does not exist in 15" size, unless they have just become available to the market? However, the 85 series is common in 16 sizes. IMO, the 7.00-15, either bias or radial, is the most authentic looking tire height and tread out there.