33's on 8" rallys - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

4t5acp · 06-01-2003, 10:18 PM

I've been running 33x12.5x15 tires on 8x15" rallys and they are just too wide for the wheels. Have seen where BFG has 33x 10.5x15 which probably will work. Does anyone know if there is another size that will work and still give me the same heigth. Don't know how the metric sizes compare.

Thanks

vycc · 06-02-2003, 02:13 AM

i think if you are rubbing then the 33x10.5 would be a world of difference.... oh you could just start cutting

da-burb · 06-02-2003, 09:16 AM

I have 33x9.50x15 on my rally wheels. I like the tall skinny look on these wheels. I can't remember the brand, BFG or Goodyears.

**CUSTOM/10** · 06-02-2003, 11:42 AM

I've been running the 33"x10.5 BFG's on 8x15 rallys for 4 yrs now and like them.

4t5acp · 06-02-2003, 09:33 PM

Thank yall for the response, I think i'll give the BFG 33-10.50's a try.

BLAZERMAN · 06-02-2003, 10:44 PM

BFG also makes a 33x9.5x15 in AT and MTs, I have a set of 33x9.5x15 Kelly Springfield ATs on stock 6" rims that are going on my 68.

**jerry moss** · 06-04-2003, 10:46 AM

i ran 35-12.5- 15s on 8 inch ralley wheels for years with no problems. kept them inflated to 35 p.s.i. and the wear pattern was perfect. i also have 33-12.5 -16.5s on a set of factory 16.5- 8.25 wheels and they too are wearing fine. you stated that the tires are too wide for the rims, are you positive you don't have a set of 7 inch ralley rims, they're not real common but i have seen a few sets over the years. by the way, i've always ran BFG mud terrains or BFG all terrains on my 8 inch rims.

4t5acp · 06-04-2003, 06:28 PM

Thanks Jerry, I'll check and make sure they're not 7" rims.

gman · 06-05-2003, 04:53 PM

Blazerman,

Question.........you say you've been running 9.50's on 6 inch rims? I went to the local tire joint and they said they wouldn't put anything bigger than LT 235x75x15's on my stock 6 inchers. You've had no problems with wear? That is the look I wanted but I'm getting hassled by the local tire stores about it.

BLAZERMAN · 06-08-2003, 06:18 PM

gman, I havent driven the truck with the tires on it yet but there should be no problems, I have 33x12.50s on 8" rallys on the blazer and they are doing great. If you can run 12.50s on an 8" rim then 9.50s on a 6" rim should be even better. I'll post some pics when the board is fixed.

BLAZERMAN · 06-08-2003, 10:54 PM

http://www.myoldtruck.com/Gallery/da...tires4-med.JPG

BLAZERMAN · 06-08-2003, 11:14 PM

Here's a pic of the 33x9.50s next to the 33x12.50s on 8" rally wheels.
http://www.myoldtruck.com/Gallery/da...tires3-med.JPG

**jerry moss** · 06-08-2003, 11:21 PM

BLAZERMAN,
is it an optical illusion or are those 33-9.50s really that much taller than the 33-12.50s ?

BLAZERMAN · 06-08-2003, 11:36 PM

Jerry, no it's not an illusion, I didnt notice it till I put them side by side for a pic, the 33x12.50 arent worn either, they only have about 500 miles on them.

*Piston* · 06-08-2003, 11:37 PM

Just trying something for Blazerman here..

*Piston* · 06-08-2003, 11:38 PM

I see whats happened Rob, they (board admin) have disabled IMG code in our posts. We cant even link pics anymore

gman · 06-09-2003, 01:54 PM

Thanks for the reply, Blazerman!

Jason71k10 · 06-22-2003, 12:10 AM

blazerman, what brand are those 33x9.5's?? I have the same tread pattern on my tires. I just wanted to see who makes these. btw, they are awesome tires for the price, they are great in mud and snow

Jason

06-01-2003, 10:18 PM	#1
4t5acp Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: NC Posts: 66	33's on 8" rallys I've been running 33x12.5x15 tires on 8x15" rallys and they are just too wide for the wheels. Have seen where BFG has 33x 10.5x15 which probably will work. Does anyone know if there is another size that will work and still give me the same heigth. Don't know how the metric sizes compare. Thanks

06-02-2003, 02:13 AM	#2
vycc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Victoria,BC Canada Posts: 125	i think if you are rubbing then the 33x10.5 would be a world of difference.... oh you could just start cutting __________________ 1981 GMC Sierra 1/2 Ton SWB 4X4

06-02-2003, 09:16 AM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I have 33x9.50x15 on my rally wheels. I like the tall skinny look on these wheels. I can't remember the brand, BFG or Goodyears. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

06-02-2003, 11:42 AM	#4
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	33" 10.5 on 8x15's I've been running the 33"x10.5 BFG's on 8x15 rallys for 4 yrs now and like them.

06-02-2003, 10:44 PM	#6
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	BFG also makes a 33x9.5x15 in AT and MTs, I have a set of 33x9.5x15 Kelly Springfield ATs on stock 6" rims that are going on my 68. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

06-02-2003, 09:33 PM	#5
4t5acp Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: NC Posts: 66	Thank yall for the response, I think i'll give the BFG 33-10.50's a try.

06-04-2003, 10:46 AM	#7
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	i ran 35-12.5- 15s on 8 inch ralley wheels for years with no problems. kept them inflated to 35 p.s.i. and the wear pattern was perfect. i also have 33-12.5 -16.5s on a set of factory 16.5- 8.25 wheels and they too are wearing fine. you stated that the tires are too wide for the rims, are you positive you don't have a set of 7 inch ralley rims, they're not real common but i have seen a few sets over the years. by the way, i've always ran BFG mud terrains or BFG all terrains on my 8 inch rims. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

06-04-2003, 06:28 PM	#8
4t5acp Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: NC Posts: 66	Thanks Jerry, I'll check and make sure they're not 7" rims.

06-05-2003, 04:53 PM	#9
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	Blazerman, Question.........you say you've been running 9.50's on 6 inch rims? I went to the local tire joint and they said they wouldn't put anything bigger than LT 235x75x15's on my stock 6 inchers. You've had no problems with wear? That is the look I wanted but I'm getting hassled by the local tire stores about it. __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

06-08-2003, 06:18 PM	#10
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	gman, I havent driven the truck with the tires on it yet but there should be no problems, I have 33x12.50s on 8" rallys on the blazer and they are doing great. If you can run 12.50s on an 8" rim then 9.50s on a 6" rim should be even better. I'll post some pics when the board is fixed. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

06-08-2003, 10:54 PM	#11
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	http://www.myoldtruck.com/Gallery/da...tires4-med.JPG __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C Last edited by BLAZERMAN; 06-08-2003 at 11:09 PM.

06-08-2003, 11:14 PM	#12
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Here's a pic of the 33x9.50s next to the 33x12.50s on 8" rally wheels. http://www.myoldtruck.com/Gallery/da...tires3-med.JPG __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

06-08-2003, 11:21 PM	#13
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	BLAZERMAN, is it an optical illusion or are those 33-9.50s really that much taller than the 33-12.50s ? __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

06-08-2003, 11:36 PM	#14
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Jerry, no it's not an illusion, I didnt notice it till I put them side by side for a pic, the 33x12.50 arent worn either, they only have about 500 miles on them. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C Last edited by BLAZERMAN; 06-08-2003 at 11:58 PM.

06-08-2003, 11:37 PM	#15
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,300	Just trying something for Blazerman here..



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06-08-2003, 11:38 PM	#16
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,300	I see whats happened Rob, they (board admin) have disabled IMG code in our posts. We cant even link pics anymore Last edited by Piston; 06-09-2003 at 12:06 AM.

06-09-2003, 01:54 PM	#17
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	Thanks for the reply, Blazerman! __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

06-22-2003, 12:10 AM	#18
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	blazerman, what brand are those 33x9.5's?? I have the same tread pattern on my tires. I just wanted to see who makes these. btw, they are awesome tires for the price, they are great in mud and snow Jason __________________ stock 71 4x4 2003 Jeep Liberty, rocky mountain edition I'm obsessed, and wouldn't have it any other way!

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