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**JIMs70GMC** · 07-19-2016, 06:48 AM

I got a real good deal on 36x12.5/16.5 swamper tsl/sx tires. I had some old school slots (16.5x8.25) in my attic for about 12 years and thought maybe these will look good. The mfr recommends a 16.5x9.75 rim though.

So, what do you think? I love the slots, but I almost had clearance issues with the dana60 brake caliper. I will get a better picture of the slots this afternoon.

The tires are tucked under the fenders.

Marshy · 07-19-2016, 07:17 AM

I like it. More pics please! I just recently put 33x12.5-15's under my truck and they are kind of like yours in the sense that they don't hang outside of the fender a whole lot.

b454rat · 07-19-2016, 07:49 AM

I had those same tires mounted on steel 8 1/4s, I think it looks better like that. Looks good!!

obijuan · 07-19-2016, 10:52 PM

I had em on a 16.5x6.5 dually wheel. They were fun tires to have. I'd toss some 1.5" wheel spacers on the back to match track width. For looks only really.

CG · 07-19-2016, 11:17 PM

I have 16.5 Swampers, 33's though. And I have slotted mags, so I love the look. Looking forward to seeing some better pics of yours.

**First c10** · 07-19-2016, 11:53 PM

Nice! back in the late 80' early 90's I had 15x10 Alcoa's with 39.5 swampers. I loved the look and sound. Nothing better than the sound of flat spots on bias ply tires before they rounded up!!

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-20-2016, 06:41 AM

Thanks for all the positives. Here's the rims before I had the tires mounted. These things are heavy too. I bought them off of a board member about 12 years ago. Also, I have only gotten up to about 50 mph, no vibrations. A couple of the tires took 13 ozs to balance, the shop used weights for semi rims.

CG · 07-20-2016, 12:21 PM

I don't think Ive ever seen rims like that. I like em!

**special-K** · 07-20-2016, 09:36 PM

I like those rims. I forget who made those. It's funny, back then they recommended wider wheels than they do now. Used to be a 12.50 was too wide for an 8" rim.

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-22-2016, 09:37 PM

A couple more pics.

Marshy · 07-22-2016, 10:10 PM

Very nice.

**special-K** · 07-23-2016, 05:19 AM

The wheels lend to the classic/retro value of the Blazer design. Here is a picture I've had saved for years

**A1971Blazer** · 07-23-2016, 06:50 AM

good looking set up just be sure to rotate them religiously...

BLAZERMAN · 07-23-2016, 04:05 PM

I love the look!

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-23-2016, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

The wheels lend to the classic/retro value of the Blazer design. Here is a picture I've had saved for years

I think that's the guy I bought the rims off of. I remember that picture.

1968vetL-71 · 07-24-2016, 07:35 PM

Dude! Those rims look great on there! Nice!

07-19-2016, 06:48 AM	#1
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	new tires, what do you think I got a real good deal on 36x12.5/16.5 swamper tsl/sx tires. I had some old school slots (16.5x8.25) in my attic for about 12 years and thought maybe these will look good. The mfr recommends a 16.5x9.75 rim though. So, what do you think? I love the slots, but I almost had clearance issues with the dana60 brake caliper. I will get a better picture of the slots this afternoon. The tires are tucked under the fenders. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

07-19-2016, 07:17 AM	#2
Marshy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mexico, NY Posts: 559	Re: new tires, what do you think I like it. More pics please! I just recently put 33x12.5-15's under my truck and they are kind of like yours in the sense that they don't hang outside of the fender a whole lot. __________________ '84 K10, SM465, NP208, 3.42 Gears, 33x12.5-15 GM 4 bolt 880 roller block, 062 Vortec Heads Comp Cams XR258HR-10, MSD Street Fighter HEI Edelbrock: Performer Intake 2116, 1405 Carb Long tube headers, 2.5" duals to Flow Master Super 40's Vortec Engine Build

07-19-2016, 07:49 AM	#3
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: new tires, what do you think I had those same tires mounted on steel 8 1/4s, I think it looks better like that. Looks good!! __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

07-19-2016, 10:52 PM	#4
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: new tires, what do you think I had em on a 16.5x6.5 dually wheel. They were fun tires to have. I'd toss some 1.5" wheel spacers on the back to match track width. For looks only really.

07-19-2016, 11:17 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: new tires, what do you think I have 16.5 Swampers, 33's though. And I have slotted mags, so I love the look. Looking forward to seeing some better pics of yours. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-19-2016, 11:53 PM	#6
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: new tires, what do you think Nice! back in the late 80' early 90's I had 15x10 Alcoa's with 39.5 swampers. I loved the look and sound. Nothing better than the sound of flat spots on bias ply tires before they rounded up!! __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

07-20-2016, 06:41 AM	#7
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: new tires, what do you think Thanks for all the positives. Here's the rims before I had the tires mounted. These things are heavy too. I bought them off of a board member about 12 years ago. Also, I have only gotten up to about 50 mph, no vibrations. A couple of the tires took 13 ozs to balance, the shop used weights for semi rims. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

07-20-2016, 12:21 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: new tires, what do you think I don't think Ive ever seen rims like that. I like em! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-20-2016, 09:36 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: new tires, what do you think I like those rims. I forget who made those. It's funny, back then they recommended wider wheels than they do now. Used to be a 12.50 was too wide for an 8" rim. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-22-2016, 09:37 PM	#10
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: new tires, what do you think A couple more pics. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

07-22-2016, 10:10 PM	#11
Marshy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mexico, NY Posts: 559	Re: new tires, what do you think Very nice. __________________ '84 K10, SM465, NP208, 3.42 Gears, 33x12.5-15 GM 4 bolt 880 roller block, 062 Vortec Heads Comp Cams XR258HR-10, MSD Street Fighter HEI Edelbrock: Performer Intake 2116, 1405 Carb Long tube headers, 2.5" duals to Flow Master Super 40's Vortec Engine Build

07-23-2016, 05:19 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: new tires, what do you think The wheels lend to the classic/retro value of the Blazer design. Here is a picture I've had saved for years Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-23-2016, 06:50 AM	#13
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,198	Re: new tires, what do you think good looking set up just be sure to rotate them religiously... __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

07-23-2016, 04:05 PM	#14
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: new tires, what do you think I love the look! __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

07-24-2016, 07:35 PM	#16
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: new tires, what do you think Dude! Those rims look great on there! Nice! __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.



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