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Old 11-11-2024, 09:25 PM   #1
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Tire size idea

I need to put tires on the 68 C10 ad I am looking for a good size. The tires on there now are dry rotted and its just time. I believe that they rims are 7 or 8 inches wide will need to check into that. I believe original was the equivalent of 215/70/15. I am looking at 255/70/15 cooper cobra as a replacement but I see hankook and general grabber as well.

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Old 11-12-2024, 01:30 AM   #2
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Re: Tire size idea

I personally run 255/60/15 in the front and 275/60/15 in the back, the 255 is a good width, i personally think it would look good taller in a 70 format. you can use sites like https://tiresize.com/comparison/ to compare different sizes, this is my truck, again with the stated tire sizes above. hope this helps.
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Re: Tire size idea

I had 255/70x15 on 8" ralleys which a good/excellent tire size, especially if your running all the same size. I recently went to 265/70x16. I am not lowering mine, but wanted it to look a bit fuller in wheels well.
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Old 11-12-2024, 12:50 PM   #4
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Re: Tire size idea

I like the idea of the 255/70/15. I will check out that site.
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Old 11-12-2024, 02:26 PM   #5
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No problem. i love talking tires on these old trucks. everything looks good from big tires and chunky rubber to skinny factory wheels you cant do much wrong. 255/70/15 will also fit good on a 7 or 8 inch rim. i run 275/60/15's on a 8 inch wide rim and it gives a bulging sidewall which i think looks good.
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Old 11-12-2024, 07:43 PM   #6
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Re: Tire size idea

Here are 255/70 15 Cooper Cobras on 8 inch wide rallys on my first C10 and it was at stock height. I've never been a fan of the smaller front/ bigger rear tire look.
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Re: Tire size idea

Lots of inspiration in this tread thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703601
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Here are 255/70 15 Cooper Cobras on 8 inch wide rallys on my first C10 and it was at stock height. I've never been a fan of the smaller front/ bigger rear tire look.
im shooting for a muscle truck shortbed look on my c10. big tires in the back and tire rake.
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Old 11-15-2024, 04:04 PM   #9
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Lots of inspiration in this tread thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703601
HAHAHAH that is an understatement. Im on page 7 and my head is spinning LOL
I think the 255/70/15 will win. That tire size looks GOOOOODD on a stock height 68 C10.

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