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Old 05-11-2006, 10:52 PM   #1
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Stock tire size..

Hi,
Just wondering what stock tire size is for a 68 so when i replace the big 33 inchers in back, the speedo will be on the dot again.
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Old 05-11-2006, 11:10 PM   #2
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Re: Stock tire size..

1/2 ton,3/4 ton, 2 wheel drive, 4X4?
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Old 05-11-2006, 11:27 PM   #3
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Re: Stock tire size..

if its 15 inch rims i going to recomend at least a 235/75r15xl
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Old 05-12-2006, 07:49 AM   #4
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Re: Stock tire size..

I have 235/75 R15s on my stock steel rims (1971 K10). When checking the speedo against a GPS, I'm right on. The tires are approximately 28 inches tall.

BTW, a GPS is a good way to check your speedo.
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Old 05-12-2006, 12:53 PM   #5
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Re: Stock tire size..

Quote:
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1/2 ton,3/4 ton, 2 wheel drive, 4X4?
x2 -- my truck (in sig) came stock with 7.50-16s (close to 32" tall)
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