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dadsgreentruck · 10-13-2009, 01:35 PM

It's time to replace the BFG All Terrain T/A's on my '70 1/2T 2wd. Since the truck is long since retired from hauling wood, I have picked up and powder coated some 4X4 ralleys and am looking at Radial T/A's. I'm trying to decide between 275/60's and 255/60's. Any opinions on what would look the best ? Pics perhaps? BTW, I have front drums, and it's stock height.

--Oh yes, I found in test fitting the front wheels this weekend that I had to grind off the powder coating from around the center hole because they would become "press-fit" to the hub and not want to come off ! I had to take the whole drum/wheel assembly off and drive the drum off with a 2x4 and hammer.

Tim

dan42 · 10-13-2009, 01:41 PM

How wide are your rims?

jsbgump · 10-13-2009, 02:06 PM

For stock height i'd go woth the 275/60's

dadsgreentruck · 10-13-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

How wide are your rims?

They are regular 15X8's.

Tim

69GMCLonghorn · 10-13-2009, 04:07 PM

60 seems like a pretty low profile if you're keeping it stock height. But to each their own. In terms of brands, do your research on some of the off-brands. Many of them are made by the big names and cost a fraction of what the Michelin's, etc might run you.

68Stepbed · 10-13-2009, 05:37 PM

My suggestion would be 255/70/15 with the stock height. I personally think 275/60's look a tad short on these trucks.

Average Joe · 10-13-2009, 05:50 PM

I agree with 68stepbed. 255/70/15 looks great on 15x8. I believe they are 29" whereas the 275/60 ic 28". JMO.

stevewhitmore · 10-13-2009, 06:16 PM

I have 15x8's with 255/70/15's with stock height and it sits and looks pretty good

68Stepbed · 10-15-2009, 05:38 PM

Sorry, I just had to do it.

PanelDeland · 10-15-2009, 06:49 PM

I went with 255/79-15 on Rallys.They look good though my truck ia lowered 2 1/2-4.I went with the T/A's because I had them on my DD and really liked the way they ride and how quiet they are.My local tire store sold me 2 255's and 2 235's for $417.00 mounted balanced and out the door.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-15-2009, 07:00 PM

I have BFG Radial Long Trail T/A's on my 2wd and really like how they ride. They're also quiet and seem to be wearing really well.

I also put a set of BFG Rugged Trail T/A's on my 2000 Z71 and I'm really happy with them as well. They're quiet, they're wearing very well, and they've done well for me in both mud and snow. They have over 20,000 miles on them and based on tread wear, 50K wouldn't surprise me.

dadsgreentruck · 10-16-2009, 05:03 PM

Thanks for all the replies!

After looking at pictures, pictures, pictures, and reading all I could find on the subject, I decided to go with the 275/60's. I think they look the best on the rallys, and they are just a tad shorter than the 235/75's that were on there.

I'll post pics this weekend in between rain showers.

dadsgreentruck · 10-19-2009, 07:08 PM

Ok! here's a couple of pictures:

aggieguy713 · 10-19-2009, 07:45 PM

i put 275/60's with 15 inch rallys on my 70 step, go with the 275/60's

rico7769 · 10-19-2009, 10:23 PM

been running 255/70/15's and provides a great profile for the truck. Sits well, fills the wells up nicely but not too tight and seems to be a popular fit with many others I've read about. Check out discounttires2go. If you want something fairly inexpensive. Shipping will get you but the tires are affordable.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-19-2009, 11:43 PM

I swear I replied to this earlier... oh well, what I had said before was that the new tires look great!

**MikeB** · 10-20-2009, 12:21 AM

IMO, 255-60 is too small and doesn't fill up the wheel wells. It's actually shorter than a 235-70.

On a 70-72, the 275-60 will work fine on the rear, but may rub the fender in the front, depending on wheel offset and the truck's height.

If you have a Discount Tire store nearby, they will mount multiple sizes and let you decide.

I know it's not cool, but my 69 C-10 has 255-70 Radial T/As on 8" rally wheels all around. They are roughly the same height as the old pickup truck standard -- the 235-75x15.

westofb · 10-20-2009, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

My suggestion would be 255/70/15 with the stock height. I personally think 275/60's look a tad short on these trucks.

X2 I have this size on daily driven 69 they look great on 8 inch ralleys!

**steelhorse** · 10-20-2009, 09:40 AM

Need pics.

burke117 · 10-20-2009, 09:42 AM

I have a 68 stepside 2wd and I run a 235/70/15 in the front and a 275/60/15 in the rear. I think it looks great. They are the same height but a lot wider in the rear.

10-13-2009, 01:35 PM	#1
dadsgreentruck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 63	Time for tires - need opinions! It's time to replace the BFG All Terrain T/A's on my '70 1/2T 2wd. Since the truck is long since retired from hauling wood, I have picked up and powder coated some 4X4 ralleys and am looking at Radial T/A's. I'm trying to decide between 275/60's and 255/60's. Any opinions on what would look the best ? Pics perhaps? BTW, I have front drums, and it's stock height. --Oh yes, I found in test fitting the front wheels this weekend that I had to grind off the powder coating from around the center hole because they would become "press-fit" to the hub and not want to come off ! I had to take the whole drum/wheel assembly off and drive the drum off with a 2x4 and hammer. Tim __________________ 1970 C10 LWB with SB 307 & TH350

10-13-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
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10-13-2009, 04:07 PM	#5
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! 60 seems like a pretty low profile if you're keeping it stock height. But to each their own. In terms of brands, do your research on some of the off-brands. Many of them are made by the big names and cost a fraction of what the Michelin's, etc might run you.

10-13-2009, 05:37 PM	#6
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! My suggestion would be 255/70/15 with the stock height. I personally think 275/60's look a tad short on these trucks. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-13-2009, 05:50 PM	#7
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! I agree with 68stepbed. 255/70/15 looks great on 15x8. I believe they are 29" whereas the 275/60 ic 28". JMO. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

10-13-2009, 06:16 PM	#8
stevewhitmore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, W VA Posts: 144	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! I have 15x8's with 255/70/15's with stock height and it sits and looks pretty good

10-15-2009, 05:38 PM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! Sorry, I just had to do it. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-15-2009, 06:49 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! I went with 255/79-15 on Rallys.They look good though my truck ia lowered 2 1/2-4.I went with the T/A's because I had them on my DD and really liked the way they ride and how quiet they are.My local tire store sold me 2 255's and 2 235's for $417.00 mounted balanced and out the door. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-15-2009, 07:00 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! I have BFG Radial Long Trail T/A's on my 2wd and really like how they ride. They're also quiet and seem to be wearing really well. I also put a set of BFG Rugged Trail T/A's on my 2000 Z71 and I'm really happy with them as well. They're quiet, they're wearing very well, and they've done well for me in both mud and snow. They have over 20,000 miles on them and based on tread wear, 50K wouldn't surprise me. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-15-2009 at 07:02 PM.

10-16-2009, 05:03 PM	#12
dadsgreentruck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 63	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! Thanks for all the replies! After looking at pictures, pictures, pictures, and reading all I could find on the subject, I decided to go with the 275/60's. I think they look the best on the rallys, and they are just a tad shorter than the 235/75's that were on there. I'll post pics this weekend in between rain showers. __________________ 1970 C10 LWB with SB 307 & TH350

10-19-2009, 07:08 PM	#13
dadsgreentruck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 63	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! Ok! here's a couple of pictures: Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 LWB with SB 307 & TH350

10-19-2009, 07:45 PM	#14
aggieguy713 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ringgold, ga Posts: 164	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! i put 275/60's with 15 inch rallys on my 70 step, go with the 275/60's __________________ 70 Chevy C10, LT1, T5, "Blue Beast"

10-19-2009, 10:23 PM	#15
rico7769 Hybrid67 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Martinez, GA Posts: 195	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! been running 255/70/15's and provides a great profile for the truck. Sits well, fills the wells up nicely but not too tight and seems to be a popular fit with many others I've read about. Check out discounttires2go. If you want something fairly inexpensive. Shipping will get you but the tires are affordable. __________________ Keep em' Running! All show.....no go

10-19-2009, 11:43 PM	#16
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! I swear I replied to this earlier... oh well, what I had said before was that the new tires look great! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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10-20-2009, 12:21 AM	#17
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,480	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! IMO, 255-60 is too small and doesn't fill up the wheel wells. It's actually shorter than a 235-70. On a 70-72, the 275-60 will work fine on the rear, but may rub the fender in the front, depending on wheel offset and the truck's height. If you have a Discount Tire store nearby, they will mount multiple sizes and let you decide. I know it's not cool, but my 69 C-10 has 255-70 Radial T/As on 8" rally wheels all around. They are roughly the same height as the old pickup truck standard -- the 235-75x15. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

10-20-2009, 09:40 AM	#19
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! Need pics.

10-20-2009, 09:42 AM	#20
burke117 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: magna, utah Posts: 108	Re: Time for tires - need opinions! I have a 68 stepside 2wd and I run a 235/70/15 in the front and a 275/60/15 in the rear. I think it looks great. They are the same height but a lot wider in the rear.

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