Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70ChevyCST · 10-07-2008, 09:34 AM

Hi guys...just put 31-10.5-15 tires on my 70 Chevy CST-10 a few months ago...but just spotted some 33-12.5-15's for sale locally. I like the big tire look....Anybody have first hand experience with this size tire on their 67-72 Chevy trucks? Will clearances be ok? All my suspension is bone stock...have plenty of clearance now with 31-10.5-15's Thanks, Bob

vectorit · 10-07-2008, 10:01 AM

I have the 33-12.50 but have 16.5 wheels, and they do rub when I crank the steering. I have stock springs, but I had them rearched years ago.
Personally, I am looking for something narrower after these things are done.

**LockDoc** · 10-07-2008, 10:38 AM

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My 1/2 ton 4x4 has 33x12.50x15's on it. It has a 2-1/2" chassis lift but it might give you some idea on fit.

LockDoc

**Palf70Step** · 10-07-2008, 01:52 PM

This is Krue's truck a few years ago when he had 33's on his just because they came with the ralleys he bought. They were filling things out, but I do not remember him complaining much about them rubbing a lot.

vectorit · 10-07-2008, 02:10 PM

I guess it's because I have manual steering, that I rub on the steering equipment with my 33-12.5-16.5's?
Maybe a different story with power steering gear?

**Palf70Step** · 10-07-2008, 04:51 PM

Could be. Krue's is on a 2wd and his were 15s

heavy70 · 10-07-2008, 06:05 PM

I have got 29 15.5-15 M/T sportsmans, i just had to widen my wheel wells, my wheels are 15x12 with a 7.5 bs... looks good. Didnt know if you wanted to go that way or not. They tuck really good..

harshard · 10-07-2008, 10:26 PM

are those before and after pics? Did you have to do any frame work to tuck the 15.5 M/Ts , or is that strickly tubs?

harshard · 10-07-2008, 10:28 PM

That is exactly the look im after but i do not want to alter the frame. Beautiful truck.

stllookn · 10-08-2008, 12:49 AM

Stock 3/4 ton Longhorn...no problems!!!!

ERASER5 · 10-08-2008, 03:36 AM

I am running 31X10.5x15s also. If I could afford new tires, they would be 33s.

Here is a link to another thread. Look a post #6.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265850

heavy70 · 10-08-2008, 04:44 AM

I didnt touch the frame all i did was widen the wheel wells, and ordered the offset for the wheels..

10-07-2008, 09:34 AM	#1
70ChevyCST Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: usa Posts: 71	Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? Hi guys...just put 31-10.5-15 tires on my 70 Chevy CST-10 a few months ago...but just spotted some 33-12.5-15's for sale locally. I like the big tire look....Anybody have first hand experience with this size tire on their 67-72 Chevy trucks? Will clearances be ok? All my suspension is bone stock...have plenty of clearance now with 31-10.5-15's Thanks, Bob __________________ I'm a grateful Christian not perfect in any way, but always striving to become better with Christ's help. I'm grateful for what He did for me on that cross at Calvary. I hope there is a desire in your heart for the same: If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

10-07-2008, 10:01 AM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? I have the 33-12.50 but have 16.5 wheels, and they do rub when I crank the steering. I have stock springs, but I had them rearched years ago. Personally, I am looking for something narrower after these things are done. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-07-2008, 10:38 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,393	Re: Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? - My 1/2 ton 4x4 has 33x12.50x15's on it. It has a 2-1/2" chassis lift but it might give you some idea on fit. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-07-2008, 01:52 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? This is Krue's truck a few years ago when he had 33's on his just because they came with the ralleys he bought. They were filling things out, but I do not remember him complaining much about them rubbing a lot. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 10-07-2008 at 01:52 PM.

10-07-2008, 02:10 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? I guess it's because I have manual steering, that I rub on the steering equipment with my 33-12.5-16.5's? Maybe a different story with power steering gear? Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-07-2008, 04:51 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? Could be. Krue's is on a 2wd and his were 15s __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-07-2008, 06:05 PM	#7
heavy70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: choctaw, oklahoma Posts: 100	Re: Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? I have got 29 15.5-15 M/T sportsmans, i just had to widen my wheel wells, my wheels are 15x12 with a 7.5 bs... looks good. Didnt know if you wanted to go that way or not. They tuck really good..

10-07-2008, 10:26 PM	#8
harshard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kaufman,Texas Posts: 102	Re: Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? are those before and after pics? Did you have to do any frame work to tuck the 15.5 M/Ts , or is that strickly tubs?

10-07-2008, 10:28 PM	#9
harshard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kaufman,Texas Posts: 102	Re: Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? That is exactly the look im after but i do not want to alter the frame. Beautiful truck.

10-08-2008, 12:49 AM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? Stock 3/4 ton Longhorn...no problems!!!! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-08-2008, 03:36 AM	#11
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? I am running 31X10.5x15s also. If I could afford new tires, they would be 33s. Here is a link to another thread. Look a post #6. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265850 __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

10-08-2008, 04:44 AM	#12
heavy70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: choctaw, oklahoma Posts: 100	Re: Will 33-12.5-15 tires fit ok? I didnt touch the frame all i did was widen the wheel wells, and ordered the offset for the wheels..



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