33's on stock ride? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71BlazzinOrange · 08-12-2008, 09:27 PM

Can you fit 12.5 x 33's on 71 blazer with stock springs and rims, or maybe 10.5 x33's or do you need a 4" lift?

Mike C · 08-12-2008, 09:36 PM

I ran 33 14.5 MT Baja Belteds on my Jimmy for awhile running 15x8 chrome spokes. The rubbed a little on the front springs when the wheel was cut all the way, and in the rear when the body rolled. You should have no problems with a 12.5 on an 8" wheel with 4.5" B/S, but a 10" rim would be better. Personally, I would consider running a 285 75 16 on an 8" rim with 4.5 B/S with no lift.

71BlazzinOrange · 08-12-2008, 09:49 PM

thanks for the reply, would your suggested tire be a 15's instead of 16's"
mine are 15's i think that size still qualifies for a tire warranty.

71BlazzinOrange · 08-12-2008, 10:13 PM

i just checked the rim size you were correct. 16's x 8" wide. cool. any one got pics with this tire size combo?

Blazer1970 · 08-13-2008, 06:32 AM

Mine stock on 33X12.50X15s. Those are stock rallys off a 1987 Suburban. Same width and offset as any other '73 - '87 4X4 rally (15X8). They have never rubbed anywhere at all. This truck does not get really twisted up off-road, only mild wheeling.

vtblazer · 08-13-2008, 06:33 AM

A 10" rim will stick out further, so it really wouldn't be better for running stock suspension.

Stick to an 8" wide wheel w/4" BS, it's the best all around fit for 33's & stock suspension.

Board member BobbyK wheels with that combo quite successfully.

Purs · 08-13-2008, 10:21 AM

Here's my stock suspension '72 on 33x12.50's on 15x8 wheels and they fit fine. However, a 2.5" lift will be going on soon!!!

msgross · 08-13-2008, 10:26 AM

not a blazer but here are 33x10.5x15's with stock suspension...

vtblazer · 08-13-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 71BlazzinOrange

Can you fit 12.5 x 33's on 71 blazer with stock springs and rims, or maybe 10.5 x33's or do you need a 4" lift?

Go into "search" (top of page) and type in varying terms that coincide with the question, you'll get pages and pages of reading to sift through as this is one of those 'cycling' type of question's that come up often.

Welcome to the board.

DANTES JIMMY · 08-13-2008, 12:26 PM

here is stock suspension
33/12.5/15
10" wheel
rubs some in reverse turn body roll

69TowRig · 08-13-2008, 03:52 PM

I have 15x8 wagon wheels with an unknown BS (I'm thinking it's around 3.75") wrapped with 32x11.50 Goodyear MT/Rs. Those do rub at full lock in both directions! The outer lugs on the tires are quite large, so keep that in mind when choosing tires. Just because the sidewall says it is a particular size does not mean it will spec out the same as another brand/style of the same size.

71BlazzinOrange · 08-13-2008, 08:22 PM

Thanks again for the great photo's. Ok i have decided on the 33's x 12.5 on the 15 x 8 rally's. Heres a sick picture of what it looks like now. I will update with a photo after.
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d10s69c10 · 08-13-2008, 08:32 PM

http://www.4wheelparts.com/aux_incl/tire_fitment.html
if it helps says your good to a 32.

DANTES JIMMY · 08-14-2008, 12:14 PM

wow blazzin that is a sweet slick mofo

pistolpapa · 08-14-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by d10s69c10

http://www.4wheelparts.com/aux_incl/tire_fitment.html
if it helps says your good to a 32.

$100- 32x11.5 Pro Comp blems on 15x10's

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joemacho · 08-18-2008, 11:36 PM

my jimmy had 33's x12.50's x 15's mickey thompson belted radial tires they rubbed turning normaly not wheeling i bouht 32's x 12.50's x 15's bfg mudd terains i had no problems with turning and wheelin the wheel size are 15's x 12's the 33's rubbed the front fenders top and front and back, top on speed bumps front and back by turning. the 32's no problems at all.

teamroper! · 08-19-2008, 09:54 AM

I'm running 33-15.50 on 10" wheels and no lift. Yea they rub, but I needed to pull a fertilize buggy in wet pasture and that's the only mud tires I had! With no money for tires or lift I just let em rub.

DANTES JIMMY · 08-20-2008, 10:22 AM

i love it it has character

71BlazzinOrange · 08-27-2008, 09:35 AM

Now this looks rigth! had a bit of trouble at the tire shop. Power blew out so they could not get them balanced.After I get them balanced, I will put the rings and caps on.

got firestone destinations 33 x12.5. no rubbing on the way home, have not really driven it yet. can't wait.

Mint68 · 08-27-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Blazer1970

Mine stock on 33X12.50X15s. Those are stock rallys off a 1987 Suburban. Same width and offset as any other '73 - '87 4X4 rally (15X8). They have never rubbed anywhere at all. This truck does not get really twisted up off-road, only mild wheeling.

That is a sweet picture. It looks like it was taken a long time ago, like when it was new.

08-12-2008, 09:27 PM	#1
71BlazzinOrange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 56	33's on stock ride? Can you fit 12.5 x 33's on 71 blazer with stock springs and rims, or maybe 10.5 x33's or do you need a 4" lift?

08-12-2008, 09:36 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Re: 33's on stock ride? I ran 33 14.5 MT Baja Belteds on my Jimmy for awhile running 15x8 chrome spokes. The rubbed a little on the front springs when the wheel was cut all the way, and in the rear when the body rolled. You should have no problems with a 12.5 on an 8" wheel with 4.5" B/S, but a 10" rim would be better. Personally, I would consider running a 285 75 16 on an 8" rim with 4.5 B/S with no lift. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

08-12-2008, 09:49 PM	#3
71BlazzinOrange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 56	Re: 33's on stock ride? thanks for the reply, would your suggested tire be a 15's instead of 16's" mine are 15's i think that size still qualifies for a tire warranty.

08-12-2008, 10:13 PM	#4
71BlazzinOrange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 56	Re: 33's on stock ride? i just checked the rim size you were correct. 16's x 8" wide. cool. any one got pics with this tire size combo?

08-13-2008, 06:32 AM	#5
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Re: 33's on stock ride? Mine stock on 33X12.50X15s. Those are stock rallys off a 1987 Suburban. Same width and offset as any other '73 - '87 4X4 rally (15X8). They have never rubbed anywhere at all. This truck does not get really twisted up off-road, only mild wheeling. Attached Images __________________ Tim

08-13-2008, 06:33 AM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 33's on stock ride? A 10" rim will stick out further, so it really wouldn't be better for running stock suspension. Stick to an 8" wide wheel w/4" BS, it's the best all around fit for 33's & stock suspension. Board member BobbyK wheels with that combo quite successfully.

08-13-2008, 10:21 AM	#7
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Re: 33's on stock ride? Here's my stock suspension '72 on 33x12.50's on 15x8 wheels and they fit fine. However, a 2.5" lift will be going on soon!!! Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." Last edited by Purs; 08-13-2008 at 10:24 AM.

08-13-2008, 10:26 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 33's on stock ride? not a blazer but here are 33x10.5x15's with stock suspension... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-13-2008, 12:26 PM	#10
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: 33's on stock ride? here is stock suspension 33/12.5/15 10" wheel rubs some in reverse turn body roll Attached Images

08-13-2008, 03:52 PM	#11
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: 33's on stock ride? I have 15x8 wagon wheels with an unknown BS (I'm thinking it's around 3.75") wrapped with 32x11.50 Goodyear MT/Rs. Those do rub at full lock in both directions! The outer lugs on the tires are quite large, so keep that in mind when choosing tires. Just because the sidewall says it is a particular size does not mean it will spec out the same as another brand/style of the same size. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

08-13-2008, 08:22 PM	#12
71BlazzinOrange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 56	Re: 33's on stock ride? Thanks again for the great photo's. Ok i have decided on the 33's x 12.5 on the 15 x 8 rally's. Heres a sick picture of what it looks like now. I will update with a photo after.

08-13-2008, 08:32 PM	#13
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: 33's on stock ride? http://www.4wheelparts.com/aux_incl/tire_fitment.html if it helps says your good to a 32. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid" Last edited by d10s69c10; 08-13-2008 at 08:33 PM.

08-14-2008, 12:14 PM	#14
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: 33's on stock ride? wow blazzin that is a sweet slick mofo

08-18-2008, 11:36 PM	#16
joemacho Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: peoria az Posts: 252	Re: 33's on stock ride? my jimmy had 33's x12.50's x 15's mickey thompson belted radial tires they rubbed turning normaly not wheeling i bouht 32's x 12.50's x 15's bfg mudd terains i had no problems with turning and wheelin the wheel size are 15's x 12's the 33's rubbed the front fenders top and front and back, top on speed bumps front and back by turning. the 32's no problems at all.

08-19-2008, 09:54 AM	#17
teamroper! Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: northeast alabama Posts: 256	Re: 33's on stock ride? I'm running 33-15.50 on 10" wheels and no lift. Yea they rub, but I needed to pull a fertilize buggy in wet pasture and that's the only mud tires I had! With no money for tires or lift I just let em rub. Attached Images



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08-20-2008, 10:22 AM	#18
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: 33's on stock ride? i love it it has character

08-27-2008, 09:35 AM	#19
71BlazzinOrange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 56	Re: 33's on stock ride? Now this looks rigth! had a bit of trouble at the tire shop. Power blew out so they could not get them balanced.After I get them balanced, I will put the rings and caps on. got firestone destinations 33 x12.5. no rubbing on the way home, have not really driven it yet. can't wait. Attached Images

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