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pro-flo72 · 10-17-2003, 05:37 PM

does anybody know the biggest tire size i can get on a 72 longbed with stock suspenion with out rubbing . and does anybody know about how much it cost to get a drive shaft balanced here in texas. any help would be great.

Longhorn Man · 10-17-2003, 11:57 PM

Big tires...can't help you there.
But drive shaft ballancing...probably about 50 bucks, but since you have a 2 piece shaft, you may get hit twice on that bill though. Look in your yellow pages, and if you have (or plan) overdrive, make sure you tell them since it is more important to be dead on with OD.

pro-flo72 · 10-19-2003, 06:59 AM

thanks longhorn

krue · 10-19-2003, 07:16 AM

I put a set of used 33's on my 1/2 ton but it was tight. Right now I have 31's and they fit pretty good.

miket · 10-19-2003, 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by pro-flo72
does anybody know the biggest tire size i can get on a 72 longbed with stock suspenion with out rubbing .

what are you looking for...is this a 4X4 or two wheeler? height or width?

70short · 10-19-2003, 01:43 PM

see my sig.

pro-flo72 · 10-19-2003, 02:26 PM

it's a 2 wheeler. i need height and width thanks

Longhorn Man · 10-19-2003, 03:23 PM

I have 275/60 R 15s on my rig, (in the back) and have no problems even when loaded down with more than it should be.

10-19-2003, 03:26 PM

I have a book that lists stock, body lift, susp lift, and the largest tire you can use with each of those and 31x10.5 is the biggest stock tire you can use. I have 265/75/15's all around and the fronts are kinda tight and could go a little bigger but I wouldn't.

Longhorn Man · 10-19-2003, 04:18 PM

With a vehicle this old, there are quite a few variables. I know there is no way you could put a 275/60 under the front of min...not if you wanted to turn anyways.
Best bet is to get in there and measure, and try to borrow rim/tire set up...when you go to the extreem, sometimes you need to work extra hard for it.

Hotrod70C10 · 10-19-2003, 04:29 PM

If you haven't done any work to the suspension, there is a good chance that the springs are sagging on all 4 corners. I have a pair of 275/60/15's rear and a pair of 255/60/15's front with a 4/4 drop. I don't have any clearance issues because I have an adjustable tracking/panhard bar.
Now my buddy has a 72 with the same tire sizes as me and stock suspension but his rubs on the inside of the drivers side rear wheel tub. He's got a nice black mark on it from the tire smacking against it every time he hits a nice sized bump or puts a load in the bed.

lukecp · 10-19-2003, 04:48 PM

I have 275/60's in the back, and 255/60's on the front of my stock height C10 LWB.....and they fit just fine and look great

miket · 10-19-2003, 06:40 PM

I have 275/60's on mine now....it's not dropped but sagging a bit. I put 345/55's on the back with 10" wide rims. they did fit but just barely. Depending on what you will do with the truck may govern what you do with tires...the 345's would have problems if I dropped it...however 325's might be okay...

295/50's shouldn't give you much grief....I had them on my lowered 67 SWB....

There are pics on my site...

BigBlack68 · 10-19-2003, 08:13 PM

i have 33x12.5 tires on 16.5 rims on mine

Hotrod70C10 · 10-20-2003, 01:33 AM

I forgot to add in my post above that I am running 8" wide wheels. My buddy is runny the 275/60/15's on a 7" wheel.

70short · 10-20-2003, 01:59 AM

I have not had any clearence problems with my 295 50's on 10" wheels front and rear. This combo looks cool to.

chevy69er · 10-20-2003, 02:06 AM

I'm runnin' 33x12.50R16 with just an 1 1/2" lift spring up front and the rear stock....it works good it looks sweet.::::extended length tubular upper and lower a-arms and 3" springs:::

Hugger · 10-20-2003, 04:00 PM

Just had my 2 piece drive shaft balanced for $38 here in Wichita, can't be that different.

10-17-2003, 05:37 PM	#1
pro-flo72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 18	tire size does anybody know the biggest tire size i can get on a 72 longbed with stock suspenion with out rubbing . and does anybody know about how much it cost to get a drive shaft balanced here in texas. any help would be great.

10-19-2003, 07:16 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I put a set of used 33's on my 1/2 ton but it was tight. Right now I have 31's and they fit pretty good. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-19-2003, 01:43 PM	#6
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	see my sig. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

10-19-2003, 04:29 PM	#11
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	If you haven't done any work to the suspension, there is a good chance that the springs are sagging on all 4 corners. I have a pair of 275/60/15's rear and a pair of 255/60/15's front with a 4/4 drop. I don't have any clearance issues because I have an adjustable tracking/panhard bar. Now my buddy has a 72 with the same tire sizes as me and stock suspension but his rubs on the inside of the drivers side rear wheel tub. He's got a nice black mark on it from the tire smacking against it every time he hits a nice sized bump or puts a load in the bed. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

10-19-2003, 04:48 PM	#12
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I have 275/60's in the back, and 255/60's on the front of my stock height C10 LWB.....and they fit just fine and look great __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-17-2003, 11:57 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Big tires...can't help you there. But drive shaft ballancing...probably about 50 bucks, but since you have a 2 piece shaft, you may get hit twice on that bill though. Look in your yellow pages, and if you have (or plan) overdrive, make sure you tell them since it is more important to be dead on with OD.

10-19-2003, 06:59 AM	#3
pro-flo72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 18	thanks longhorn

10-19-2003, 02:26 PM	#7
pro-flo72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 18	it's a 2 wheeler. i need height and width thanks

10-19-2003, 03:23 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I have 275/60 R 15s on my rig, (in the back) and have no problems even when loaded down with more than it should be.

10-19-2003, 03:26 PM	#9
Linus0014 Guest Posts: n/a	I have a book that lists stock, body lift, susp lift, and the largest tire you can use with each of those and 31x10.5 is the biggest stock tire you can use. I have 265/75/15's all around and the fronts are kinda tight and could go a little bigger but I wouldn't.

10-19-2003, 04:18 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	With a vehicle this old, there are quite a few variables. I know there is no way you could put a 275/60 under the front of min...not if you wanted to turn anyways. Best bet is to get in there and measure, and try to borrow rim/tire set up...when you go to the extreem, sometimes you need to work extra hard for it.

10-19-2003, 06:40 PM	#13
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	I have 275/60's on mine now....it's not dropped but sagging a bit. I put 345/55's on the back with 10" wide rims. they did fit but just barely. Depending on what you will do with the truck may govern what you do with tires...the 345's would have problems if I dropped it...however 325's might be okay... 295/50's shouldn't give you much grief....I had them on my lowered 67 SWB.... There are pics on my site... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

10-19-2003, 08:13 PM	#14
BigBlack68 Negative Camber Join Date: May 2003 Location: Clearwater,Fla Posts: 117	i have 33x12.5 tires on 16.5 rims on mine __________________ 68 c20 64 cadillac coupe deville 64 cadillac sedan deville two 84 50th anniversary nissan 300zx tubos 98 S-10 ex-cab,my 4 cyl daily driver

10-20-2003, 01:33 AM	#15
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I forgot to add in my post above that I am running 8" wide wheels. My buddy is runny the 275/60/15's on a 7" wheel. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

10-20-2003, 01:59 AM	#16
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I have not had any clearence problems with my 295 50's on 10" wheels front and rear. This combo looks cool to. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"



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10-20-2003, 02:06 AM	#17
chevy69er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakewood,Ca Posts: 69	I'm runnin' 33x12.50R16 with just an 1 1/2" lift spring up front and the rear stock....it works good it looks sweet.::::extended length tubular upper and lower a-arms and 3" springs::: __________________ 1969 C-20,383 stroker,sm465,custom long travel front suspension,4 wheel disc brakes,35" pro comps...mods under way include: 4x4 conversion,and custom bumpers.future mods include: gear vendors od unit,and relocation of fuel cell.

10-20-2003, 04:00 PM	#18
Hugger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 137	Just had my 2 piece drive shaft balanced for $38 here in Wichita, can't be that different. __________________ 72 LWB - Hugger Orange 350/350 3.73 Next; 335hp GM Crate

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