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fast_dev · 03-19-2002, 12:59 AM

just wondering if you guys think it would be ok to run something like a BF goodrich radial T/A on a 1 ton truck, i will be towing a car trailer with a short bed truck on it to the drags. wondering if they will hold up. i was planning on running the same tires i was running on my truck on the street. 285/70-15's on 10 inch wheels and 255.70-15's on 8 inch wheels, that is if i can find 8 lug wheels in 15 inch. Thanks, Devin

Longhorn Man · 03-19-2002, 01:03 AM

Real hard to find 8 lug 15's...illeegal in many states cuz of payloads and 15's not built to hold that much.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
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busterwivell · 03-19-2002, 10:49 PM

I don't think they made 8 lug 15s. I found 16.5 8 lug aluminum wheels at Pomona swap meet for 130.00 for all 4 with centers and lugnuts and worked fine. I have fairly new Continental tires on the truck now, but will switch to BFG's if they make a 16.5 tire.

Longhorn Man · 03-19-2002, 10:58 PM

I've seen them...but only once. The TX state inspection specifies not having 15 inch rims on a 3/4 ton or above.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

*Fast68Chevy* · 03-20-2002, 01:02 AM

if they wil even fit and clear the calipers on a disc brake C30, probably wouldnt

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Fastgramps · 01-05-2023, 08:16 PM

I run van tires on my c30 with no issues, but I am running 16’s.

jumpsoffrock · 01-05-2023, 11:12 PM

^^^Nice truck but you revived a 20+ year old thread

Arnulfo · 01-05-2023, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastgramps

I run van tires on my c30 with no issues, but I am running 16’s.

Sweet looking 1 ton !

**Steeveedee** · 01-06-2023, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

^^^Nice truck but you revived a 20+ year old thread

IK,R?

1T trucks have the wheels and tires that they do for a reason. Hard, thick wheels, big tires. They carry the weight.

**LockDoc** · 01-06-2023, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastgramps

I run van tires on my c30 with no issues, but I am running 16’s.

Just to clarify, a C30 Longhorn would be a single rear wheel, not duals.... So a different wheel and tire combo.

Nice truck.

LockDoc

03-19-2002, 12:59 AM	#1
fast_dev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ringtown,PA Posts: 555	tires on a c/30 longhorn just wondering if you guys think it would be ok to run something like a BF goodrich radial T/A on a 1 ton truck, i will be towing a car trailer with a short bed truck on it to the drags. wondering if they will hold up. i was planning on running the same tires i was running on my truck on the street. 285/70-15's on 10 inch wheels and 255.70-15's on 8 inch wheels, that is if i can find 8 lug wheels in 15 inch. Thanks, Devin __________________ 68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater

03-19-2002, 10:49 PM	#3
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I don't think they made 8 lug 15s. I found 16.5 8 lug aluminum wheels at Pomona swap meet for 130.00 for all 4 with centers and lugnuts and worked fine. I have fairly new Continental tires on the truck now, but will switch to BFG's if they make a 16.5 tire. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

01-05-2023, 08:16 PM	#6
Fastgramps Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Los Angeles Ca Posts: 22	Re: tires on a c/30 longhorn I run van tires on my c30 with no issues, but I am running 16’s. Attached Images

01-05-2023, 11:12 PM	#7
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 976	Re: tires on a c/30 longhorn ^^^Nice truck but you revived a 20+ year old thread

03-19-2002, 01:03 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Real hard to find 8 lug 15's...illeegal in many states cuz of payloads and 15's not built to hold that much. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio [This message has been edited by longhornmail (edited March 19, 2002).]

03-19-2002, 10:58 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I've seen them...but only once. The TX state inspection specifies not having 15 inch rims on a 3/4 ton or above. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-20-2002, 01:02 AM	#5
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	if they wil even fit and clear the calipers on a disc brake C30, probably wouldnt ------------------ -71/C-10(thx teeitup and crews!)350 4+4/CH465(thx 71Chev, GMCPaul, and CPNE)longfleet bed(thnx meathead95)!still building it- -'84 Z28(Z28) 1G1AP87GXEL100000 with H.O. 305/4bbl/190net/hp(L69) 3.73 rear(GT4/YC4) 700R4(MD8-MXO) & other goodies -79 G20 pass van, 350/th350/10bolt, paint is overrated Randy- Lincoln, IL randy@ccaonline.com © RSS Enterprises 2000



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