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setelec 73 · 07-31-2009, 11:56 AM

Well I found some used tires and wheels today on craigslist. They are all terrain tires from a suburban. They are 31x 10.50 in the front with 33x 12 in the rear. Does anyone have any idea what this type of setup would look like on my 73 3/4 ton camper special... I never have seen this before though a buddy of mine said that its kinda old school... Any pics would be great !!!!!

setelec 73 · 07-31-2009, 01:01 PM

Knowbody has any input???

Prerunner1982 · 07-31-2009, 01:19 PM

Is the truck a 2wd or 4wd? It is an old school raked look. I don't like it personally would rather have all 4 tires the same size, especially when they are big off road type tires.
The only truck I like that has different sized tires it the "Quagmire".

**nlped** · 07-31-2009, 03:01 PM

If it is 4 wheel drive you can't run diameter tires or you will destroy the transfer case. If it is 2WD it will just look really "country"

Prerunner1982 · 07-31-2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

If it is 4 wheel drive you can't run diameter tires or you will destroy the transfer case. If it is 2WD it will just look really "country"

If it is 4 wheel drive.. you can run different diameter tires.. BUT the axles must be geared accordingly. Doesnt seem worth the effort to me. Would rather buy 4 like tires than gear axles differently. Also with 4 like tires you only need 1 spare. With different sized tires you need 2 spares.

**nlped** · 07-31-2009, 07:09 PM

Around the world to the same thing, but also true.

**thinair** · 07-31-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

Is the truck a 2wd or 4wd? It is an old school raked look. I don't like it personally would rather have all 4 tires the same size, especially when they are big off road type tires.
The only truck I like that has different sized tires it the "Quagmire".

where did you get that pic?? and is that truck even still around? I haven't seen that in years

**78 Big10 454** · 07-31-2009, 10:24 PM

I've been running 31x10.50R15 tires on 15x8 chrome ralleyes for well over 15 years. That tire/wheel combo makes most people think my 2wd is a 4x4. I like the feel and height better than the stock tire/wheel set-up.

07-31-2009, 11:56 AM	#1
setelec 73 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 78	May Have Found Some Tires... question Well I found some used tires and wheels today on craigslist. They are all terrain tires from a suburban. They are 31x 10.50 in the front with 33x 12 in the rear. Does anyone have any idea what this type of setup would look like on my 73 3/4 ton camper special... I never have seen this before though a buddy of mine said that its kinda old school... Any pics would be great !!!!! __________________ 1973 3/4 Ton Chevy 454 1990 Ford Ranger 4.0 2002 Cadillac Deville

07-31-2009, 01:01 PM	#2
setelec 73 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 78	Re: May Have Found Some Tires... question Knowbody has any input??? __________________ 1973 3/4 Ton Chevy 454 1990 Ford Ranger 4.0 2002 Cadillac Deville

07-31-2009, 01:19 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: May Have Found Some Tires... question Is the truck a 2wd or 4wd? It is an old school raked look. I don't like it personally would rather have all 4 tires the same size, especially when they are big off road type tires. The only truck I like that has different sized tires it the "Quagmire". __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

07-31-2009, 03:01 PM	#4
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: May Have Found Some Tires... question If it is 4 wheel drive you can't run diameter tires or you will destroy the transfer case. If it is 2WD it will just look really "country" __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-31-2009, 07:09 PM	#6
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: May Have Found Some Tires... question Around the world to the same thing, but also true. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-31-2009, 10:24 PM	#8
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: May Have Found Some Tires... question I've been running 31x10.50R15 tires on 15x8 chrome ralleyes for well over 15 years. That tire/wheel combo makes most people think my 2wd is a 4x4. I like the feel and height better than the stock tire/wheel set-up.



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