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**special-K** · 03-20-2012, 10:44 AM

Here's those wheels when they were on my '72 GMC:

jmj4 · 03-20-2012, 11:08 PM

My 2wd 70 gmc has the original 15" stock steelies which i plan on reusng after a frame off. Measuring best I can with tire on pulling a wire through the rim the wheel appears to be 7" wide. Does this sound right or should it be a 15"x8" which people seem to describe as stock? I'm trying to figure the largest (tallest) tire i can put on my wheel with stock height. Thanks in advance.

396C20 · 03-21-2012, 12:21 AM

Here's a few pics of mine. BFG KM2 255/85/16 on stock width rims and stock suspension.

Hoffa · 03-21-2012, 01:34 AM

I thought that I had posted on this thread, but after reading front to back I realized that I hadn't. Lots of nice pickups here and I love the steelie look. The last picture is me, so you could say that I grew up with the steelie look....

fatgump · 03-21-2012, 01:58 AM

So far

jmj4 · 03-21-2012, 08:50 AM

366c20: looks like based on your tire size you've got a 33" tire in the well. Good info to know. Thanks for sharing.

Since i can get up to that size under the truck with stock suspension, i could wrap my wheels with a 33x10.5r15 if the rims are 8" wide. However, if their 7" i'm gonna be limited by the width (maybe a 33x9.5r15? - really narrow). Can anybody confirm the stock width 7" or 8"?

VWNate1 · 03-21-2012, 08:57 AM

I have the original 15" 6 lug wheels from a 1969 C/10 that was ordered with HD suspension & brakes but a 250 CID L6 three speed tranny and heavy duty clutch ~ they are 7" wide .

Maybe the 8" wide rims were for Camper Specials ? .

jmj4 · 03-21-2012, 09:06 AM

thanks. That confirms my suspicions.

**special-K** · 03-21-2012, 09:25 AM

I believe most stock 15" wheels are 5 1/2"-6". I believe the 7" wheels were on later K-models. There were never any 8 x 15 wheels offered on these trucks. The wider option was 8.25 x 16.5 and I've only seen that on K-models

396C20 · 03-21-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jmj4

366c20: looks like based on your tire size you've got a 33" tire in the well. Good info to know. Thanks for sharing.

Since i can get up to that size under the truck with stock suspension, i could wrap my wheels with a 33x10.5r15 if the rims are 8" wide. However, if their 7" i'm gonna be limited by the width (maybe a 33x9.5r15? - really narrow). Can anybody confirm the stock width 7" or 8"?

My rims are 6.5" wide. I'm not sure a wider tire would work in a 33". So far I have had no rubbing with the narrow tire.

cris well · 03-21-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jmj4

366c20: looks like based on your tire size you've got a 33" tire in the well. Good info to know. Thanks for sharing.

Since i can get up to that size under the truck with stock suspension, i could wrap my wheels with a 33x10.5r15 if the rims are 8" wide. However, if their 7" i'm gonna be limited by the width (maybe a 33x9.5r15? - really narrow). Can anybody confirm the stock width 7" or 8"?

If you go with BFG All-Terrain T/A's you could probably go with a 33x10.50.

I have 31x10.50's on 8" wheels and they seem to run a little narrower than a 10.50 should.

I see no problem with putting them on a 6 or 7 inch wheel.

I can get a pic for you if you'd like.

jchav62 · 03-21-2012, 10:44 AM

15x5.5's in front and 15x8's in the rear... for now anyways. I have a pair of 8's for the front that I will be swapping in soon...

Beelzeburb · 03-21-2012, 01:03 PM

16x10 Wheel Vintiques steelies in white powdercoat with 315-75/R16 tires

50bomb · 03-21-2012, 03:41 PM

So which one do you love the most the 62,65 or 67?

sboris · 03-21-2012, 05:41 PM

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16x10 Wheel Vintiques steelies in white powdercoat with 315-75/R16 tires

I have the same wheel tire combo, with a 4in lift. Yours looks awesome. What is your lift height?
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Sicklajoie · 03-21-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 396C20

Here's a few pics of mine. BFG KM2 255/85/16 on stock width rims and stock suspension.

Wow, that's a bad. ass. truck.

jmj4 · 03-21-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cris well

If you go with BFG All-Terrain T/A's you could probably go with a 33x10.50.

I have 31x10.50's on 8" wheels and they seem to run a little narrower than a 10.50 should.

I see no problem with putting them on a 6 or 7 inch wheel.

I can get a pic for you if you'd like.

Reason for the concern is running too wide of a tire on such a narrow wheel but still wanting something to fill the wheel well. From BFG website comparing rim widths of 9.5 to 10.5 tires (BFG ATs):
33x9.50R15/C rim width:6.5" - 8.5" diameter:32.7
33x10.50R15/C rim width:7" - 9" diameter:32.7
Last thing i want heading down the road is the tire to come off the wheel due to incorrect pairing of rim and tire.

wild4wheels · 03-22-2012, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoffa

I thought that I had posted on this thread, but after reading front to back I realized that I hadn't. Lots of nice pickups here and I love the steelie look. The last picture is me, so you could say that I grew up with the steelie look....

I LOVE this truck! Dude, you nailed the stance-wheel-tire combo.

**special-K** · 03-22-2012, 07:58 AM

More old steelie pictures:

**special-K** · 03-22-2012, 08:00 AM

Old chromies:

Hoffa · 03-22-2012, 10:49 AM

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I LOVE this truck! Dude, you nailed the stance-wheel-tire combo.

I appreciate the kind words. Now if I could just finish it..... I keep telling myself it is like a fine wine....it just akes time.

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Coboyle04 · 03-22-2012, 12:15 PM

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Beelzeburb · 03-22-2012, 12:32 PM

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I have the same wheel tire combo, with a 4in lift. Yours looks awesome. What is your lift height?
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Thanks, I like it too

. 4.25" front lift (4" springs and 1/2" longer shackles) with 7-8" of rear lift (4" shackle flip, 1" Zero-Rates, 2" longer shackles and 1-2" AAL springs). Sits just about even on flat ground.

tobytuttle · 03-22-2012, 05:04 PM

heres my steely dans...19.5's

Grande Rojo · 03-22-2012, 08:33 PM

nice boat!

03-20-2012, 10:44 AM	#426
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Here's those wheels when they were on my '72 GMC: __________________ "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 ~

03-20-2012, 11:08 PM	#427
jmj4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 119	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! My 2wd 70 gmc has the original 15" stock steelies which i plan on reusng after a frame off. Measuring best I can with tire on pulling a wire through the rim the wheel appears to be 7" wide. Does this sound right or should it be a 15"x8" which people seem to describe as stock? I'm trying to figure the largest (tallest) tire i can put on my wheel with stock height. Thanks in advance. __________________ 1970 GMC Custom 1500 SWB 307/TH350 3.73 Positrac

03-21-2012, 12:21 AM	#428
396C20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 70	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Here's a few pics of mine. BFG KM2 255/85/16 on stock width rims and stock suspension. __________________ 69 Chev C20 396 T400 Dana 60 3.54 A/C Daily Driver - Stolen 67 Chevy C20 CST

03-21-2012, 01:34 AM	#429
Hoffa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 105	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! I thought that I had posted on this thread, but after reading front to back I realized that I hadn't. Lots of nice pickups here and I love the steelie look. The last picture is me, so you could say that I grew up with the steelie look.... Attached Images __________________ 68 Chev SWB 2WD w/'95 LT1, 6spd, 4:56, 17" whls - family owned since 1973. 70 GMC LWB 4WD w/RAMJET 350, 4spd, 4inch lift, 33" tires, Warn Winch 72 Chev Blazer CST, 350, TH350, 4WD, factory A/C, tilt, radio delete, 77K miles, orig. paint/interior

03-21-2012, 01:58 AM	#430
fatgump Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 249	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! So far Attached Images

03-21-2012, 08:50 AM	#431
jmj4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 119	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! 366c20: looks like based on your tire size you've got a 33" tire in the well. Good info to know. Thanks for sharing. Since i can get up to that size under the truck with stock suspension, i could wrap my wheels with a 33x10.5r15 if the rims are 8" wide. However, if their 7" i'm gonna be limited by the width (maybe a 33x9.5r15? - really narrow). Can anybody confirm the stock width 7" or 8"? __________________ 1970 GMC Custom 1500 SWB 307/TH350 3.73 Positrac

03-21-2012, 08:57 AM	#432
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,658	Re : Stock Rim Width I have the original 15" 6 lug wheels from a 1969 C/10 that was ordered with HD suspension & brakes but a 250 CID L6 three speed tranny and heavy duty clutch ~ they are 7" wide . Maybe the 8" wide rims were for Camper Specials ? . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

03-21-2012, 09:06 AM	#433
jmj4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 119	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! thanks. That confirms my suspicions. __________________ 1970 GMC Custom 1500 SWB 307/TH350 3.73 Positrac

03-21-2012, 09:25 AM	#434
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! I believe most stock 15" wheels are 5 1/2"-6". I believe the 7" wheels were on later K-models. There were never any 8 x 15 wheels offered on these trucks. The wider option was 8.25 x 16.5 and I've only seen that on K-models __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-21-2012 at 10:55 AM.

03-21-2012, 10:44 AM	#437
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! 15x5.5's in front and 15x8's in the rear... for now anyways. I have a pair of 8's for the front that I will be swapping in soon... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-21-2012, 01:03 PM	#438
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50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! So which one do you love the most the 62,65 or 67?

03-22-2012, 07:58 AM	#444
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! More old steelie pictures: 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 ~

03-22-2012, 08:00 AM	#445
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Old chromies: 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 ~

03-22-2012, 12:15 PM	#447
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