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Old 06-13-2013, 10:14 PM   #1
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Stock 72 tire size G 78?

what is a G78-15 equal to in todays tires?
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Old 06-13-2013, 10:20 PM   #2
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Re: Stock 72 tire size G 78?

I looked this up the other day. I have one on my 72 step that is a BFG. Looks real old. Does not have whitewall. But the answer to your question is 215/75/15.
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Old 06-13-2013, 10:48 PM   #3
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Re: Stock 72 tire size G 78?

^ Yup. Here's a link to chart: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...sionchart.html
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Old 06-13-2013, 11:29 PM   #4
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Re: Stock 72 tire size G 78?

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I looked this up the other day. I have one on my 72 step that is a BFG. Looks real old. Does not have whitewall. But the answer to your question is 215/75/15.
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BFG? nothing says stock like stock tires and rims..
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Old 06-13-2013, 11:37 PM   #5
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Re: Stock 72 tire size G 78?

Yeah it's OG lookin anyways. Not sure really. I'll snap a pic.
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Old 06-14-2013, 12:27 AM   #6
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Re: Stock 72 tire size G 78?

I wood like to see some pics of stock rims , tires and wheel covers
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Old 06-14-2013, 08:05 AM   #7
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Re: Stock 72 tire size G 78?

Here are some stock tires. I believe these are G78-15s.

I agree that modern 215 75/15s with square tread come the closest to matching the stock look. If you could find a 215 80/15 that would be even better but I haven't been able to find anything in that size.
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Old 06-14-2013, 10:21 PM   #8
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Re: Stock 72 tire size G 78?

Here's that BFG. Not sure if it's original to the truck. It's really tapered. If you find where to buy em without whitewall like this let me know.




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Old 06-14-2013, 11:50 PM   #9
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That what I needed to know.. I am debating between 215 or 225. I will be using full wheel covers.
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