Good Tire Size ofr a 2wd? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

the-wreck · 06-10-2002, 07:11 AM

Hey all

I want to put a large tire on my 2wd shorty. It has new HD springs all around. Im using GM 15x8 rally wheels. I was thinking of either 31, 32 or 33 tires since I want some height. I a little leary of the 33's since they may be a tad large. Anyone with any input would be appreciated.
thanks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-10-2002, 07:59 AM

We have 32's on a 4x4 short box, (wide) and they look good on it. I think that the 32's are a little large for a 2 wheel drive. My vote would be for the 31's. The 31's look good on our 2 wheel drives and they look good on our other 4x4's also.

It is a personnel choice when you get right down to it, but this would be my recommendation.

Jim

**68SWB4x4** · 06-10-2002, 12:55 PM

id go with a 31x10.5

Rob Dundrea · 06-10-2002, 08:15 PM

I got 33 12.50's on the Blazer, and 33 18.50's on the back of the 69. 33's fill the wheelwells very nicely.

Gordo · 06-10-2002, 09:26 PM

IMO,,,31's or bigger on all 4 corners would look like a 4+4 wanna-be. I have 255/70R15's all all fours and they fill the hole without looking like a 4+4.

CE20934 · 06-10-2002, 11:42 PM

I don't know about that 4x4 wannabe crack. I have LT235/85R16s on all four corners. Tape measure says they're 32 1/2" (very meaty tread). I like 'em. Fills the wheelwells a lot better than my old LT245/75R16s. Better traction too.

**68SWB4x4** · 06-10-2002, 11:57 PM

need as big a tire as you can fit with 4:57s anyway

zardiw · 06-11-2002, 12:27 AM

I put Mickey Thompson Baja Claws on my C20. They're 38.5 inches....he he. It runs great with them. They have directional tread, so are pretty quiet. I put in 3500 leaf springs in a while back, and also have the air shocks in the back, so only had to cut a small arc out of the top of the fender well on the outside, since they're about 14 inches wide. I get a LOT of amazed looks and they sure are a great conversation starter. Took awhile to get used to the steering, cause I got radials in the front, but I'm going to put 35" claws in the front when I get the ducats. Btw, I have to try REALLY hard to get stuck now...lol......z

**68SWB4x4** · 06-11-2002, 12:30 AM

this is on a 2wd?

zardiw · 06-11-2002, 12:47 AM

Yes..2WD. After I put the big springs in the back, the wells looked EMPTY, even with 35's. Now they look nice and filled. I'll try to post a pic......z

Southpa · 06-11-2002, 10:57 AM

I've been using 31X10.5 Michelins for years. Just perfect for all purpose (dirt roads and highways). The only problem is the deep tread likes to pick up rocks and then spew them out at incredible speeds when you hit the happy highway. Hitchhikers beware!

Check the link in my sig if you want to see how they look.

weasel29gm · 06-12-2002, 06:11 PM

I'd go with a 255 or 265 70 or even a 60 on the ralley's. Any tire that looks 4WD on a 2WD is tacky lookin' IMO!! Saw a 70 at PIGIEON FORGE that was awesome till I looked at the tires 31x10 just didn't do the truck justice,to big. Go with the above I think you like them better.

zardiw · 06-13-2002, 01:15 AM

'Tacky looking' my ass...I'll take tacky over getting stuck any day.......lol.....z

06-10-2002, 07:11 AM	#1
the-wreck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: LI New York Posts: 159	Good Tire Size for a 2wd? Hey all I want to put a large tire on my 2wd shorty. It has new HD springs all around. Im using GM 15x8 rally wheels. I was thinking of either 31, 32 or 33 tires since I want some height. I a little leary of the 33's since they may be a tad large. Anyone with any input would be appreciated. thanks Last edited by the-wreck; 06-10-2002 at 07:21 AM.

06-10-2002, 12:55 PM	#3
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	id go with a 31x10.5 __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-10-2002, 09:26 PM	#5
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	IMO,,,31's or bigger on all 4 corners would look like a 4+4 wanna-be. I have 255/70R15's all all fours and they fill the hole without looking like a 4+4. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

06-10-2002, 11:42 PM	#6
CE20934 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Help! I'm in an office park with its own network of freeways! Posts: 470	I don't know about that 4x4 wannabe crack. I have LT235/85R16s on all four corners. Tape measure says they're 32 1/2" (very meaty tread). I like 'em. Fills the wheelwells a lot better than my old LT245/75R16s. Better traction too. __________________ '67 C20--427 tall deck/SM420, 4.10 HO52 (Michigan has not been kind to the Old Man) '95 Caprice--355 LT1/T56/3.42 8.5" 10-bolt (daily driver, almost 300k on the chassis) '07 Outback--wife's car. 125k & counting. No head gasket or transmission issues yet. fingers crossed

06-10-2002, 11:57 PM	#7
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	need as big a tire as you can fit with 4:57s anyway __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-10-2002, 07:59 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	We have 32's on a 4x4 short box, (wide) and they look good on it. I think that the 32's are a little large for a 2 wheel drive. My vote would be for the 31's. The 31's look good on our 2 wheel drives and they look good on our other 4x4's also. It is a personnel choice when you get right down to it, but this would be my recommendation. Jim

06-10-2002, 08:15 PM	#4
Rob Dundrea Big Block Power Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jersey Posts: 178	I got 33 12.50's on the Blazer, and 33 18.50's on the back of the 69. 33's fill the wheelwells very nicely.

06-11-2002, 12:27 AM	#8
zardiw Faster horses, yw, ow, mm Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 184	I put Mickey Thompson Baja Claws on my C20. They're 38.5 inches....he he. It runs great with them. They have directional tread, so are pretty quiet. I put in 3500 leaf springs in a while back, and also have the air shocks in the back, so only had to cut a small arc out of the top of the fender well on the outside, since they're about 14 inches wide. I get a LOT of amazed looks and they sure are a great conversation starter. Took awhile to get used to the steering, cause I got radials in the front, but I'm going to put 35" claws in the front when I get the ducats. Btw, I have to try REALLY hard to get stuck now...lol......z __________________ '73 C20, 383, 3500 leaf springs, 38.5 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws (More ground clearance than an H2 Hummer), Performance Distributor (Tits!!) w/Clear cap (awesome at night), Edelbrock intake+IAS shocks, Tri Y headers, Dr. Gas Xover(for that NASCAR sound).

06-11-2002, 12:30 AM	#9
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	this is on a 2wd? __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-11-2002, 12:47 AM	#10
zardiw Faster horses, yw, ow, mm Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 184	Yes..2WD. After I put the big springs in the back, the wells looked EMPTY, even with 35's. Now they look nice and filled. I'll try to post a pic......z __________________ '73 C20, 383, 3500 leaf springs, 38.5 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws (More ground clearance than an H2 Hummer), Performance Distributor (Tits!!) w/Clear cap (awesome at night), Edelbrock intake+IAS shocks, Tri Y headers, Dr. Gas Xover(for that NASCAR sound).

06-11-2002, 10:57 AM	#11
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	I've been using 31X10.5 Michelins for years. Just perfect for all purpose (dirt roads and highways). The only problem is the deep tread likes to pick up rocks and then spew them out at incredible speeds when you hit the happy highway. Hitchhikers beware! Check the link in my sig if you want to see how they look. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

06-12-2002, 06:11 PM	#12
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	I'd go with a 255 or 265 70 or even a 60 on the ralley's. Any tire that looks 4WD on a 2WD is tacky lookin' IMO!! Saw a 70 at PIGIEON FORGE that was awesome till I looked at the tires 31x10 just didn't do the truck justice,to big. Go with the above I think you like them better. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

06-13-2002, 01:15 AM	#13
zardiw Faster horses, yw, ow, mm Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 184	'Tacky looking' my ass...I'll take tacky over getting stuck any day.......lol.....z __________________ '73 C20, 383, 3500 leaf springs, 38.5 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws (More ground clearance than an H2 Hummer), Performance Distributor (Tits!!) w/Clear cap (awesome at night), Edelbrock intake+IAS shocks, Tri Y headers, Dr. Gas Xover(for that NASCAR sound).

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