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1972 · 06-01-2005, 11:53 PM

I am going to pick up a 1981 C20 and I need to know if it will fit on my trailer; I don't want to travel all the way there and have it not fit. Does anyone know the outside of tire to outside of tire measurement of the front of a C20 with stock wheels and tires?

boxrodz · 06-02-2005, 12:14 AM

I don't have the outside tire to outside tire measurement, but from outside fender to outside fender is 79.6". BTW, the wheelbase of a long bed is 131.5" with a overall length of 211.8". Oh, and a curb weight of just over 4,000 lbs.

1972 · 06-02-2005, 02:20 AM

Thanks for the reply. My trailer measures 75" wide between the rails, so it may fit.

86 GMG · 06-02-2005, 09:31 AM

be sure to check the off set of the rims on the truck i have a set of cicclr wagon wheels and my truck will not fit at all on a utility trailer (side rails) good luck and be carful with the truck hauling

Russell · 06-02-2005, 10:05 AM

Yep, make sure you take some pizza slicer wheels / tires to fit on there, helps a lot with getting them on!

Earl Filter · 06-02-2005, 01:36 PM

My '77 C20 has stock 16.5 inch wheels with stock-size 9.50R16.5s on the front. If you want a measurement, PM me.

boxrodz · 06-02-2005, 02:50 PM

I have aftermarket (wider) wheels on the truck, the outside thread to outside thread is about 75" and sidewall to sidewall is about 77". With stock wheels, you may just make it as long as the trailer fenders (if it has any) don't get in the way.

GMC1tondually4dr · 06-02-2005, 05:16 PM

If it is a tight fit ,roll the window down first, you may not be able to open the truck doors once it is on, the door(s) may hit fenders on the trailer.

Air up the trailer tires to about 45# Trailer weight AND truck weight!!

Good luck and make sure that it is tied down well!

Just my .02

CCDually

1972 · 06-05-2005, 04:42 PM

Thanks everyone for the replies. The truck has stock 16" wheels so it should fit.

06-01-2005, 11:53 PM	#1
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	Need a overall front end measurement, C20. I am going to pick up a 1981 C20 and I need to know if it will fit on my trailer; I don't want to travel all the way there and have it not fit. Does anyone know the outside of tire to outside of tire measurement of the front of a C20 with stock wheels and tires?

06-02-2005, 12:14 AM	#2
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	I don't have the outside tire to outside tire measurement, but from outside fender to outside fender is 79.6". BTW, the wheelbase of a long bed is 131.5" with a overall length of 211.8". Oh, and a curb weight of just over 4,000 lbs. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

06-02-2005, 09:31 AM	#4
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	be sure to check the off set of the rims on the truck i have a set of cicclr wagon wheels and my truck will not fit at all on a utility trailer (side rails) good luck and be carful with the truck hauling __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

06-02-2005, 10:05 AM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Yep, make sure you take some pizza slicer wheels / tires to fit on there, helps a lot with getting them on! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-02-2005, 01:36 PM	#6
Earl Filter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 212	My '77 C20 has stock 16.5 inch wheels with stock-size 9.50R16.5s on the front. If you want a measurement, PM me. __________________ Real Name - Brandon Current Vehicles: 1977 C20 Silverado 454/TH400 3.73s 1989 Jaguar XJ6 in the middle of an LT1/4L60E swap

06-02-2005, 02:20 AM	#3
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	Thanks for the reply. My trailer measures 75" wide between the rails, so it may fit.

06-02-2005, 02:50 PM	#7
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	I have aftermarket (wider) wheels on the truck, the outside thread to outside thread is about 75" and sidewall to sidewall is about 77". With stock wheels, you may just make it as long as the trailer fenders (if it has any) don't get in the way. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

06-02-2005, 05:16 PM	#8
GMC1tondually4dr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 341	If it is a tight fit ,roll the window down first, you may not be able to open the truck doors once it is on, the door(s) may hit fenders on the trailer. Air up the trailer tires to about 45# Trailer weight AND truck weight!! Good luck and make sure that it is tied down well! Just my .02 CCDually Last edited by GMC1tondually4dr; 06-02-2005 at 05:19 PM.

06-05-2005, 04:42 PM	#9
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	Thanks everyone for the replies. The truck has stock 16" wheels so it should fit.



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