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berencam · 05-05-2009, 09:45 PM

Picked up a set of bfg radial ats, 275-60-r15 with a set of 10" chrome rims for 150 bucks

thank you craigslists hehe. Here are some before and after shots, unfortunately it got dark before i got done.

Before

After

OARNGESI · 05-05-2009, 10:15 PM

Looks alot beter

**Hart_Rod** · 05-05-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Looks alot beter

Agree! Nice score.

mikajo39 · 05-05-2009, 11:48 PM

How do the new tires fit space wise? think thered be enough room for 295's? who doesn't like a fat pair of meats in the back

oh yeah your new wheels/tires look sharp!!!

berencam · 05-05-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mikajo39

How do the new tires fit space wise? think thered be enough room for 295's? who doesn't like a fat pair of meats in the back

oh yeah your new wheels/tires look sharp!!!

I think i have enough room for 295s... 295/50/r15s back 275/60r15 front? Was actually just thinking about it. Only two of the tires are good anyway, so i think i may just try.

mikajo39 · 05-05-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by berencam

I think i have enough room for 295s... 295/50/r15s back 275/60r15 front? Was actually just thinking about it. Only two of the tires are good anyway, so i think i may just try.

yeah that sounds like something i was going for. i heard somewhere the bfgoodrich is going to start producing their 295/50/15s later this october. what size tires did you have previously?

berencam · 05-06-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mikajo39

yeah that sounds like something i was going for. i heard somewhere the bfgoodrich is going to start producing their 295/50/15s later this october. what size tires did you have previously?

Those old liberators? They are 225 75 r15

can you say pizza cutters?

mikajo39 · 05-06-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by berencam

Those old liberators? They are 225 75 r15

can you say pizza cutters?

haha dang! i thought my 235s were pizza cutters musta been able to break the tires free pretty much when you wanted too

notice any more grip and how do they stick when you punch it?

berencam · 05-06-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mikajo39

haha dang! i thought my 235s were pizza cutters musta been able to break the tires free pretty much when you wanted too

notice any more grip and how do they stick when you punch it?

I have to take the torque converter back out, i got sent the wrong one. So with a......4800 stall converter, its pretty hard to brake even those skinny tires free, unless you do a powerbrake.

mikajo39 · 05-06-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by berencam

I have to take the torque converter back out, i got sent the wrong one. So with a......4800 stall converter, its pretty hard to brake even those skinny tires free, unless you do a powerbrake.

holy moley! 4800? wonder how they did that I'm guessing you'd want something in the 2800 area? should be able to break the tires free after that. Hopefully you'll get a discount for getting thr wrong one or something i know id be pretttty peeved

72BlckButy · 05-06-2009, 07:43 AM

Not to shabby... looks like a nice score to me.

**70cst** · 05-06-2009, 08:22 AM

Sweet score!

berencam · 05-06-2009, 10:48 PM

got a pic today since the other ones are in the dark

chevlwb68 · 05-07-2009, 02:30 AM

[QUOTE=berencam;3295355]Picked up a set of bfg radial ats, 275-60-r15 with a set of 10" chrome rims for 150 bucks

thank you craigslists hehe. Here are some before and after shots, unfortunately it got dark before i got done.

Agreed on the Craigslist deals!!! Scored my rear 275/60R15 BFG Radial TA's for $40 bucks. Under 200 miles on them. Guy had them on his old school Model A and didn't like the look of them so he bought some big ass sweet looking Mickey T's. Posted them for $40 and I was lucky enough to be on the computer right when the ad posted....I was the first person who emailed him. I about gave him a hug when I picked them up.

The rally wheels I picked up for $65 from a guy in Washington who sandblasted them, metal etched them, primed them, and painted the centers. All straight with no bends. I still sanded them down to bare metal and re-primed them. Then painted them. Mainly for the fact that I needed them to match my truck and he used cheap paint.

My front 245/60R15 BFG Radial TA's were a free score from my uncle. He had them laying around in the garage. About 65% tread left.

Center caps were $20 at the Portland Swap Meet in April. Scrubbed them down with steel wool and then polished them with some Blue Magic chrome polish and brought them back to life.

Beauty rings I did buy new at the Swap Meet for $60. 3" deep Stainless Steel...not the cheap Taiwan tin ones. Only bought new because I could not find any decent used ones for a good price. But still, pretty good deal since I have seen the same ones in catalogs for $90-120.

For paint supplies (paint, primer, sand paper, and masking supplies), wheels, tires, caps, and rings it cost me just over $200. Add that with about 20 hours of personal labor (I sanded them to bare metal by hand), I have a sweet setup that I hardly payed anything for.

Moral of the story.....craigslist is sweet, free is great, and put in a little hard work and it pays!!!

05-05-2009, 09:45 PM	#1
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	New tires and wheels(ish) Picked up a set of bfg radial ats, 275-60-r15 with a set of 10" chrome rims for 150 bucks thank you craigslists hehe. Here are some before and after shots, unfortunately it got dark before i got done. Before After __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

05-05-2009, 10:15 PM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: New tires and wheels(ish) Looks alot beter __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

05-05-2009, 11:48 PM	#4
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Re: New tires and wheels(ish) How do the new tires fit space wise? think thered be enough room for 295's? who doesn't like a fat pair of meats in the back oh yeah your new wheels/tires look sharp!!!

05-06-2009, 07:43 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New tires and wheels(ish) Not to shabby... looks like a nice score to me. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-06-2009, 08:22 AM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New tires and wheels(ish) Sweet score! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-06-2009, 10:48 PM	#13
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: New tires and wheels(ish) got a pic today since the other ones are in the dark __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

05-07-2009, 02:30 AM	#14
chevlwb68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 96	Re: New tires and wheels(ish) [QUOTE=berencam;3295355]Picked up a set of bfg radial ats, 275-60-r15 with a set of 10" chrome rims for 150 bucks thank you craigslists hehe. Here are some before and after shots, unfortunately it got dark before i got done. Agreed on the Craigslist deals!!! Scored my rear 275/60R15 BFG Radial TA's for $40 bucks. Under 200 miles on them. Guy had them on his old school Model A and didn't like the look of them so he bought some big ass sweet looking Mickey T's. Posted them for $40 and I was lucky enough to be on the computer right when the ad posted....I was the first person who emailed him. I about gave him a hug when I picked them up. The rally wheels I picked up for $65 from a guy in Washington who sandblasted them, metal etched them, primed them, and painted the centers. All straight with no bends. I still sanded them down to bare metal and re-primed them. Then painted them. Mainly for the fact that I needed them to match my truck and he used cheap paint. My front 245/60R15 BFG Radial TA's were a free score from my uncle. He had them laying around in the garage. About 65% tread left. Center caps were $20 at the Portland Swap Meet in April. Scrubbed them down with steel wool and then polished them with some Blue Magic chrome polish and brought them back to life. Beauty rings I did buy new at the Swap Meet for $60. 3" deep Stainless Steel...not the cheap Taiwan tin ones. Only bought new because I could not find any decent used ones for a good price. But still, pretty good deal since I have seen the same ones in catalogs for $90-120. For paint supplies (paint, primer, sand paper, and masking supplies), wheels, tires, caps, and rings it cost me just over $200. Add that with about 20 hours of personal labor (I sanded them to bare metal by hand), I have a sweet setup that I hardly payed anything for. Moral of the story.....craigslist is sweet, free is great, and put in a little hard work and it pays!!! Attached Images __________________ -mgf- 1968 Chevy LWB. Lowered. 15x7 rallies and BFG's. Built 350. Dual Flowmasters. Fast and Loud.



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