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BADSAM · 01-11-2008, 11:01 AM

Anybody running 33" tall tires on a 69 3/4ton 2wd truck?

It's actually a Suburban, but I thought more people would see the question here. Tires are 33x12.5-16.5 BF Goodrich Mud terrains.

Thanks

BB72CHEVKT · 01-11-2008, 11:10 AM

I am running 31x10.5x15 on my 69 2wd 1/2 and that is about all it can handle. You may be able to pull it off on a 3/4ton.

72freak · 01-11-2008, 11:33 AM

It depends on the width......a narrow 33 might work...but doubtfull!!!

I bought a stock 4x4 72 blazer that had 33x12.50 on it add they rubbed in the turns

stllookn · 01-11-2008, 12:53 PM

Here's some 33x12.5x16.5's on my 2wd 3/4t. Longhorn...no problems at all. 4.75" Back-spacing.

BADSAM · 01-11-2008, 01:37 PM

Stllookn, I like that look. I'll check my backspacing.

Thanks everyone.

Jim_PA · 01-11-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

Here's some 33x12.5x16.5's on my 2wd 3/4t. Longhorn...no problems at all. 4.75" Back-spacing.

Looks awesome!

bad_turbo · 01-11-2008, 04:56 PM

heres my '71 with 33 inch tires. I did have to trim the front fenders at the bottom because of rubbing in turns.

pmpski_1 · 01-11-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

Here's some 33x12.5x16.5's on my 2wd 3/4t. Longhorn...no problems at all. 4.75" Back-spacing.

What size are your wheels? What kind are they? Do you have a side view?

Looks great!

BADSAM · 01-18-2008, 10:30 AM

Thanks. My tire deal fell through.

Anyone running anything larger than a 33" tire with stock suspension.

stllookn · 01-18-2008, 10:58 AM

pmpski, These are 9.75 x 16.5 wagon wheels with 4.75" BS. I don't like them but they came with the tires. I will be switching the tires to my aluminum slots or smoothie steel 9.75's with the clips.

I will be at the XXX this Sunday for the truck meet with this truck if you want to take a peek. Then again...I might switch over to the aluminium slots too. Man can't have too many sets of wheels and tires....LOL!

72freak · 01-23-2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

pmpski, These are 9.75 x 16.5 wagon wheels with 4.75" BS. I don't like them but they came with the tires. I will be switching the tires to my aluminum slots or smoothie steel 9.75's with the clips.

I will be at the XXX this Sunday for the truck meet with this truck if you want to take a peek. Then again...I might switch over to the aluminium slots too. Man can't have too many sets of wheels and tires....LOL!

If you want to change it up for cheap......paint the wheels, find some chrome center caps and trim rings and turn them into budget ralleys. Ive done it!!!

stllookn · 01-23-2008, 11:51 PM

72Freak, Thanks but I have two sets of alloy slots waiting for those tires. I did not want to switch over until I was sure the tires were good. I have about 100 miles on them now and will do the switch. I had to take some heat at the XXX on Sunday for those wheels!

FREE Wagon wheels to whomever wants them...no shipping...LOL!

EROC · 01-25-2008, 09:21 PM

Stllookn, What brand of tires are those? I have been trying to find a set that are'nt super aggressive and super loud going down the road. Thanks

stonewall618 · 01-26-2008, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I am running 31x10.5x15 on my 69 2wd 1/2 and that is about all it can handle. You may be able to pull it off on a 3/4ton.

on your 69 do you have stock rims or did you replace the...because i got 2 31x10.5x15 and they wont work with my truck and i have the same yr and i think body style as yours...so could you help me with if you do have an offset what offset do i need...

01-11-2008, 11:01 AM	#1
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Will 33" tires fit my 3/4ton 2wd Anybody running 33" tall tires on a 69 3/4ton 2wd truck? It's actually a Suburban, but I thought more people would see the question here. Tires are 33x12.5-16.5 BF Goodrich Mud terrains. Thanks __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38

01-11-2008, 11:10 AM	#2
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Will 33" tires fit my 3/4ton 2wd I am running 31x10.5x15 on my 69 2wd 1/2 and that is about all it can handle. You may be able to pull it off on a 3/4ton. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 01-11-2008 at 11:12 AM.

01-11-2008, 11:33 AM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Will 33" tires fit my 3/4ton 2wd It depends on the width......a narrow 33 might work...but doubtfull!!! I bought a stock 4x4 72 blazer that had 33x12.50 on it add they rubbed in the turns __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

01-11-2008, 12:53 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Will 33" tires fit my 3/4ton 2wd Here's some 33x12.5x16.5's on my 2wd 3/4t. Longhorn...no problems at all. 4.75" Back-spacing. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 01-11-2008 at 12:55 PM.

01-11-2008, 01:37 PM	#5
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Re: Will 33" tires fit my 3/4ton 2wd Stllookn, I like that look. I'll check my backspacing. Thanks everyone. __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38

01-11-2008, 04:56 PM	#7
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Will 33" tires fit my 3/4ton 2wd heres my '71 with 33 inch tires. I did have to trim the front fenders at the bottom because of rubbing in turns. Attached Images __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

01-18-2008, 10:30 AM	#9
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Re: Will 33" tires fit my 3/4ton 2wd Thanks. My tire deal fell through. Anyone running anything larger than a 33" tire with stock suspension. __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38

01-18-2008, 10:58 AM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Will 33" tires fit my 3/4ton 2wd pmpski, These are 9.75 x 16.5 wagon wheels with 4.75" BS. I don't like them but they came with the tires. I will be switching the tires to my aluminum slots or smoothie steel 9.75's with the clips. I will be at the XXX this Sunday for the truck meet with this truck if you want to take a peek. Then again...I might switch over to the aluminium slots too. Man can't have too many sets of wheels and tires....LOL! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 01-18-2008 at 11:00 AM.

01-23-2008, 11:51 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Will 33" tires fit my 3/4ton 2wd 72Freak, Thanks but I have two sets of alloy slots waiting for those tires. I did not want to switch over until I was sure the tires were good. I have about 100 miles on them now and will do the switch. I had to take some heat at the XXX on Sunday for those wheels! FREE Wagon wheels to whomever wants them...no shipping...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 01-23-2008 at 11:52 PM.

01-25-2008, 09:21 PM	#13
EROC Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Salem,Virginia Posts: 123	Re: Will 33" tires fit my 3/4ton 2wd Stllookn, What brand of tires are those? I have been trying to find a set that are'nt super aggressive and super loud going down the road. Thanks __________________ 69 GMC 2500 Camper Special 88 S10 Pickup 04 Impala I ship UPS from 24153



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