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05-19-2014, 12:02 AM
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K20 Tires Sizes
I am getting closer to having my 73,74,79 K20 back on the road, and I am thinking more seriously about tires.
My C20 Had 265/75/16's, and I liked how they fit. or Should I upsize to 285/75/16's. Either set will be on 16' PYO's as I already have them, and like them for there light weight. I know the 265's will fit with now issues, but will the 285's give me issues? If so would it only be at full compression or just in general. |
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05-19-2014, 07:00 AM
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Re: K20 Tires Sizes
The 285's will clear no problem. Had them on my stock 83, and I could turn lock to lock while hitting bumps. They look just right on a stock height K20. Post some pics! When I get home I'll post a pic of my old truck on 285's.
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05-19-2014, 12:37 PM
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Re: K20 Tires Sizes
I have 285's on 7" wide rims on mine, I have no problems at all.
Here are some pictures of mine. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=147487
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05-19-2014, 09:57 PM
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Re: K20 Tires Sizes
275/70/16 is an option also. I have used them with good results, but even they look fat on a 7" rim. I would say a 265 is the widest I would on a 7" wheel.
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05-19-2014, 10:14 PM
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Re: K20 Tires Sizes
295's on pyos
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05-20-2014, 08:47 AM
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Re: K20 Tires Sizes
Cool I was figuring then285's would clear.
Is the Red truck stock height? |
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05-20-2014, 09:02 AM
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Re: K20 Tires Sizes
 Here's mine before I lifted it. Stock height, 285/75R16 Cooper STT's. I strongly recommend those tires, they treated me great. I got about 50,000 miles out of the set, which is great for a mud terrain. Much cheaper than BFG's as well. They were great for mud and deep snow.
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05-20-2014, 09:03 AM
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Re: K20 Tires Sizes
Use the chart on this page as a guide for tires.
http://coloradok5.com/tirefitmenttable.shtml |
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