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70blazerpickup · 04-06-2006, 09:09 PM

i got a 70 blazer pickup. its got a 350 4 speed 12 bolt posi rear end, hydroboost brakes from a 79 1 ton are in the works along wth a lock right loker for the front. i was wondering if any one has had a set of Q78s and could tell me a little about them other than the size.

DirtyLarry · 04-07-2006, 02:55 AM

I do, I do…

I have a set of Q78 x 16 Super Swamper TSL’s on my K10 with 16x7 wheels. Great tires. They measure in about 35.5 x 10. They are pretty much a nostalgic tire size that few people know anything about. Actually, I am surprised Q78’s are still available in the millennium by any tire manufacturer. They are great tall skinny tires for that work well in the snow and for all around general off road uses. They also fit nicely on a 16 x 7 inch or stock 16 x 6.5 wheels and typically do not rub even when running only a 4” lift. However, I think I will stepping up to 36/12.50R16’s Super Swamper TSL's on my next tire purchase and after the new 6” springs are installed.

Truckstuff · 04-30-2006, 12:00 PM

I have a set of TSL Q78 x 16 Super Swamper on my truck with 16x7 wheels. Its hard to find a tall narrow tire. Excellent tire in the mud and rocks, you can air them down with no problems.

**special-K** · 04-30-2006, 01:53 PM

I`ve always wanted a set this size.Would you say they are one size bigger than 9.00x16s?

Truckstuff · 04-30-2006, 02:38 PM

The Q78 is about the same size, just a little wider. I wanted 900 x 16, but were to hard to get and expensive. I am happy I found the Q78.

Chevrolet4x4s · 04-30-2006, 03:55 PM

Are those fiberglass bedsides?

Truckstuff · 04-30-2006, 07:30 PM

No, they are not fiberglass. I shortened a short box 12"

**special-K** · 04-30-2006, 11:29 PM

Dirty Larry and Truckstuff,nice trucks.You got the right stuff.I`ve run 9.00x16s on trucks before.A set of Qs would be nice.

04-06-2006, 09:09 PM	#1
70blazerpickup Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bernardston ma Posts: 33	any one run Q78s i got a 70 blazer pickup. its got a 350 4 speed 12 bolt posi rear end, hydroboost brakes from a 79 1 ton are in the works along wth a lock right loker for the front. i was wondering if any one has had a set of Q78s and could tell me a little about them other than the size. __________________ 70 blazer/pickup 104" wheelbace

04-07-2006, 02:55 AM	#2
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: any one run Q78s I do, I do… I have a set of Q78 x 16 Super Swamper TSL’s on my K10 with 16x7 wheels. Great tires. They measure in about 35.5 x 10. They are pretty much a nostalgic tire size that few people know anything about. Actually, I am surprised Q78’s are still available in the millennium by any tire manufacturer. They are great tall skinny tires for that work well in the snow and for all around general off road uses. They also fit nicely on a 16 x 7 inch or stock 16 x 6.5 wheels and typically do not rub even when running only a 4” lift. However, I think I will stepping up to 36/12.50R16’s Super Swamper TSL's on my next tire purchase and after the new 6” springs are installed. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

04-30-2006, 12:00 PM	#3
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	Re: any one run Q78s I have a set of TSL Q78 x 16 Super Swamper on my truck with 16x7 wheels. Its hard to find a tall narrow tire. Excellent tire in the mud and rocks, you can air them down with no problems. Attached Images __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/

04-30-2006, 01:53 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: any one run Q78s I`ve always wanted a set this size.Would you say they are one size bigger than 9.00x16s? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-30-2006, 02:38 PM	#5
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	Re: any one run Q78s The Q78 is about the same size, just a little wider. I wanted 900 x 16, but were to hard to get and expensive. I am happy I found the Q78. __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/

04-30-2006, 03:55 PM	#6
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: any one run Q78s Are those fiberglass bedsides? __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

04-30-2006, 07:30 PM	#7
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	Re: any one run Q78s No, they are not fiberglass. I shortened a short box 12" __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/

04-30-2006, 11:29 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: any one run Q78s Dirty Larry and Truckstuff,nice trucks.You got the right stuff.I`ve run 9.00x16s on trucks before.A set of Qs would be nice. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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