47-55.1 largest tire I can put on a 16 x 6 rim and still fit my truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**JDarby** · Yesterday, 04:39 PM

Since I have decided ( thanks again to mr48chev ) that the limited options for WW tires make them not worth it for me , my question now is:

What are the largest set of BW tires can I stuff under my 55.1 AD 1/2 ton on
16" x 6" rims? I'll be wearing "Wheel Smith's Smoothies" and want a cool of look as I can achieve!

215/70/R16 is what I am currently looking at.

Of course quite, long mileage, great handling is all important!

All thoughts welcomed and very much appreciated

dsraven · Today, 10:53 AM

check this website for info, comparison charts etc

https://tiresize.com/calculator/

**mr48chev** · Today, 01:14 PM

I'd play with the tire size comparison chart a bit.
I think I posted it before but here it is again and it lets you compare sizes and see widths and diameters. https://tiresize.com/comparison/
The stock 600-16 tire for that truck runs 28.30 in diameter. A 225-70-16 is 28.40 in diameter. That is as wide a tire as you would want on a 6 inch rim.

If the trans and rear end are original to the truck that would keep the speedometer pretty close to right.

Yesterday, 04:39 PM	#1
JDarby Active Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: PLANO, TX Posts: 141	largest tire I can put on a 16 x 6 rim and still fit my truck? Since I have decided ( thanks again to mr48chev ) that the limited options for WW tires make them not worth it for me , my question now is: What are the largest set of BW tires can I stuff under my 55.1 AD 1/2 ton on 16" x 6" rims? I'll be wearing "Wheel Smith's Smoothies" and want a cool of look as I can achieve! 215/70/R16 is what I am currently looking at. Of course quite, long mileage, great handling is all important! All thoughts welcomed and very much appreciated __________________ 1955.1 GMC 100 RestOMod 1972 T120RV 1967 C200 Trail 90 2014 TRD Quad CAB Last edited by JDarby; Yesterday at 05:10 PM.

Today, 10:53 AM	#2
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,085	Re: largest tire I can put on a 16 x 6 rim and still fit my truck? check this website for info, comparison charts etc https://tiresize.com/calculator/

Today, 01:14 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,547	Re: largest tire I can put on a 16 x 6 rim and still fit my truck? I'd play with the tire size comparison chart a bit. I think I posted it before but here it is again and it lets you compare sizes and see widths and diameters. https://tiresize.com/comparison/ The stock 600-16 tire for that truck runs 28.30 in diameter. A 225-70-16 is 28.40 in diameter. That is as wide a tire as you would want on a 6 inch rim. If the trans and rear end are original to the truck that would keep the speedometer pretty close to right. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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