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RAB38 · 12-31-2006, 10:50 AM

I am looking to get radials to replace my swampers. I was looking at either the Nitto Mud Grappler 38 x 15.50 x 18 or the MIckey Thompson MTZ in the same size. They would be mounted on Wels Cheyenne's 18 x 12. I am not shure how that wheel will look on my 72 blaxer. Does anyone run these wheels on a 1st gen? Does anyone use either of those tires?
Thanks

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-31-2006, 11:33 AM

All I can say is man that is some big wide rims

I have neither but like the Nitto's

desertrat · 12-31-2006, 01:51 PM

I don't have either, I like the look of the nitto's

*trkklr77* · 12-31-2006, 01:53 PM

why not some tsl radial's? i got about 40,000 and i wheeled them hard. and they alot cheaper than nitto's

badchev69 · 12-31-2006, 05:02 PM

I have the 38mtz's and im real happy with them. The tire shop told me they couldnt belive how little it took to balance them... One took less than 3 ounces which is unheard of on big tires like this. Im running 16 inch rims just because i was hoping for the softer ride of a tire with some sidewall on it but i cant complain.

vtblazer · 12-31-2006, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAB38

I am looking to get radials to replace my swampers. I was looking at either the Nitto Mud Grappler 38 x 15.50 x 18 or the MIckey Thompson MTZ in the same size. They would be mounted on Wels Cheyenne's 18 x 12. I am not shure how that wheel will look on my 72 blaxer. Does anyone run these wheels on a 1st gen? Does anyone use either of those tires?
Thanks

What's the usage going to be, wheeling or pavement?

What's the back spacing on those 18's?

Last question...what's the gear ratio?

RAB38 · 12-31-2006, 07:22 PM

Some wheeling, but not much until I get some use out of it and put my first scratch in it. I am definatly not into rock crawling but some trail runs and the beach are in its future.

I am not sure on back spacing yet the 16.5 x 12 weld super singles that I have now, I think are 4.5" so I would imagine it would be about the same.

I am running 4.56 gears with a turbo 350 trans and 205 tc. It seems good with the 38 " tsl's I have now. Probably could stand 4.88's though

12-31-2006, 10:50 AM	#1
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Tire and wheel recommendation I am looking to get radials to replace my swampers. I was looking at either the Nitto Mud Grappler 38 x 15.50 x 18 or the MIckey Thompson MTZ in the same size. They would be mounted on Wels Cheyenne's 18 x 12. I am not shure how that wheel will look on my 72 blaxer. Does anyone run these wheels on a 1st gen? Does anyone use either of those tires? Thanks __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

12-31-2006, 11:33 AM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Tire and wheel recommendation All I can say is man that is some big wide rims I have neither but like the Nitto's __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 12-31-2006 at 11:34 AM.

12-31-2006, 01:51 PM	#3
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: Tire and wheel recommendation I don't have either, I like the look of the nitto's

12-31-2006, 01:53 PM	#4
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 775	Re: Tire and wheel recommendation why not some tsl radial's? i got about 40,000 and i wheeled them hard. and they alot cheaper than nitto's

12-31-2006, 05:02 PM	#5
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: Tire and wheel recommendation I have the 38mtz's and im real happy with them. The tire shop told me they couldnt belive how little it took to balance them... One took less than 3 ounces which is unheard of on big tires like this. Im running 16 inch rims just because i was hoping for the softer ride of a tire with some sidewall on it but i cant complain. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

12-31-2006, 07:22 PM	#7
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Re: Tire and wheel recommendation Some wheeling, but not much until I get some use out of it and put my first scratch in it. I am definatly not into rock crawling but some trail runs and the beach are in its future. I am not sure on back spacing yet the 16.5 x 12 weld super singles that I have now, I think are 4.5" so I would imagine it would be about the same. I am running 4.56 gears with a turbo 350 trans and 205 tc. It seems good with the 38 " tsl's I have now. Probably could stand 4.88's though __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange



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