Need advice and help buying new tires for my C-20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dropanddrag71 · 07-29-2012, 02:05 PM

I need some input, advise, what you think looks good... on buying tires..
I have a 70 C-20 and currently have 245-75-16 ( 30.5 inches tall) on the truck with nice aftermarket wheels. The tires needs replacing and i would like
to replace them with a smaller tire, say 225 75 16 (28.5 inches tall). That would gimmie an extra inch closer to the ground but my concern is they may look to small for the wheel well and the truck. Can i ask what "you" are running and maybe some pics to see how it looks?
Also is load range 104 enuff for this stock, always empty truck?
Thank You Paul
heres some pics of what i have now

**70cst** · 07-29-2012, 07:03 PM

Nice ride...

Here is a bump for you.

dropanddrag71 · 07-29-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Nice ride...

Here is a bump for you.

Thank You!!
Took me over 6 months to find it..

Mayo · 07-29-2012, 08:51 PM

I am running 265/75/16s on my C20
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Sicklajoie · 07-29-2012, 09:01 PM

Just my opinion, but no flippin way would I go to a smaller tire...
The 265/75/16's fill out the wheel wells great.

dropanddrag71 · 07-29-2012, 09:35 PM

Your tires now are aprox 1 inch bigger ...
Your truck does look nice.. I am seeing your point about smaller tires

**jocko** · 07-29-2012, 10:04 PM

yep, smaller would not appear to fill the wheelwell in my opinion. I like Sicklajoie's size tires the best. Can also do 70/285's to fill the wheelwell. Bottom line, if you really want it to be lower to the ground, I'd lower it, not try to make it look that way with tires, for the reasons mentioned above (appear tiny in the wheelwell). VERY nice truck by the way, I really like it. Have you considered white steelies? In my humble opinion, they would look incredible on your truck with its color. Lots of threads on here about steelies (16" vs 16.5" for C20s) etc. I shopped for months trying to find steelies and finally scrounged a full set, out for PC now. Now all I need is the truck...

To me, 1/2 tonners are the best lowering candidates, but I have seen a few 20s lowered around here so it can be done.

Again, whatever direction you decide to go, your truck looks GREAT! Really like it.

dropanddrag71 · 07-30-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

yep, smaller would not appear to fill the wheelwell in my opinion. I like Sicklajoie's size tires the best. Can also do 70/285's to fill the wheelwell. Bottom line, if you really want it to be lower to the ground, I'd lower it, not try to make it look that way with tires, for the reasons mentioned above (appear tiny in the wheelwell). VERY nice truck by the way, I really like it. Have you considered white steelies? In my humble opinion, they would look incredible on your truck with its color. Lots of threads on here about steelies (16" vs 16.5" for C20s) etc. I shopped for months trying to find steelies and finally scrounged a full set, out for PC now. Now all I need is the truck...

To me, 1/2 tonners are the best lowering candidates, but I have seen a few 20s lowered around here so it can be done.

Again, whatever direction you decide to go, your truck looks GREAT! Really like it.

Thank You!! It was shipped from the west coast in Cali to the east coast..

dropanddrag71 · 07-30-2012, 08:01 AM

would you happen to know... is the 8 lug bolt pattern on the c 20 8 x 6.5?

Mayo · 07-30-2012, 10:06 AM

Yep, it is 8x6.5
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07-29-2012, 02:05 PM	#1
dropanddrag71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central florida Posts: 178	Need advice and help buying new tires for my C-20 I need some input, advise, what you think looks good... on buying tires.. I have a 70 C-20 and currently have 245-75-16 ( 30.5 inches tall) on the truck with nice aftermarket wheels. The tires needs replacing and i would like to replace them with a smaller tire, say 225 75 16 (28.5 inches tall). That would gimmie an extra inch closer to the ground but my concern is they may look to small for the wheel well and the truck. Can i ask what "you" are running and maybe some pics to see how it looks? Also is load range 104 enuff for this stock, always empty truck? Thank You Paul heres some pics of what i have now __________________ " You are only coming threw in waves,... Your lips move, but i can't hear what your saying"

07-29-2012, 07:03 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Need advice and help buying new tires for my C-20 Nice ride... Here is a bump for you. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-29-2012, 08:51 PM	#4
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Need advice and help buying new tires for my C-20 I am running 265/75/16s on my C20 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

07-29-2012, 09:01 PM	#5
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,500	Re: Need advice and help buying new tires for my C-20 Just my opinion, but no flippin way would I go to a smaller tire... The 265/75/16's fill out the wheel wells great. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

07-29-2012, 09:35 PM	#6
dropanddrag71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central florida Posts: 178	Re: Need advice and help buying new tires for my C-20 Your tires now are aprox 1 inch bigger ... Your truck does look nice.. I am seeing your point about smaller tires __________________ " You are only coming threw in waves,... Your lips move, but i can't hear what your saying"

07-29-2012, 10:04 PM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Need advice and help buying new tires for my C-20 yep, smaller would not appear to fill the wheelwell in my opinion. I like Sicklajoie's size tires the best. Can also do 70/285's to fill the wheelwell. Bottom line, if you really want it to be lower to the ground, I'd lower it, not try to make it look that way with tires, for the reasons mentioned above (appear tiny in the wheelwell). VERY nice truck by the way, I really like it. Have you considered white steelies? In my humble opinion, they would look incredible on your truck with its color. Lots of threads on here about steelies (16" vs 16.5" for C20s) etc. I shopped for months trying to find steelies and finally scrounged a full set, out for PC now. Now all I need is the truck... To me, 1/2 tonners are the best lowering candidates, but I have seen a few 20s lowered around here so it can be done. Again, whatever direction you decide to go, your truck looks GREAT! Really like it.

07-30-2012, 08:01 AM	#9
dropanddrag71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central florida Posts: 178	Re: Need advice and help buying new tires for my C-20 would you happen to know... is the 8 lug bolt pattern on the c 20 8 x 6.5? __________________ " You are only coming threw in waves,... Your lips move, but i can't hear what your saying"

07-30-2012, 10:06 AM	#10
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Need advice and help buying new tires for my C-20 Yep, it is 8x6.5 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed



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