tallest tire on stock ride height k10

[1968k10blue]

I was wondering what the tallest tire I would be able to run on a stock height k10. I would like to run a little lower on the rpms at speed and have a little taller truck. rubbing on turns isnt a HUGE deal, but it doesnt have the best turning already so no rubbing would be preferable

[special-K]

Tell me about your wheels and we'll go from there.

[1968k10blue]

Sock 15x8 steelies

[special-K]

You can run 12.50/33s. 10.50/33s or 11.50/32s (what few are still offered) would be ideal. I had 12.50/33s on 9.75 wide wheels (1st pic) on my '72 a while. They'd run some,but I'm sure the springs are very "settled". I switched to 8.25s (2nd) and they never rubbed

[Mint68]

I think 31x10.5x15's look very appropriate on a non lifted k10, 33's really fill out the well, almost too full in my opinion. I think the 12.50 tires wont rub with the 8'' wheel, but do with 10" or wider.

[1968k10blue]

thanks for the replies guys, I needed to decide what size tire I was going to run since I plan to get a set soon. I currently have 31s on it now but was thinking of throwing some 33s on there this winter

[special-K]

Check into 10.50s rather than 12.50s. Mounted on 8" wheels (or stock) they'll fill the openings nicely while staying tucked under the truck more than what you see on mine.

[Ironhorse]

Here is a pic of my '71 K10, stock height on 15 x 8 ralleys and 31x10.50x15's.
Just right size to me and they look good in the wheel wells. In the back ground is my current project, '71 Chevelle

[Mr Chevorlet]

this is what i put on first 33x10.50 r15 rallies but then went with these stock 16" and the tires measure 33" tall

[1968k10blue]

Alright, sounds like I will stay with the 31x10.5s for now, now question I what tires do I buy? I have old bfg trails on it now I was thinking the Goodyear duratracs

[1968k10blue]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....TOWL&tab=Sizes

[RANDY COX]

Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

this is what i put on first 33x10.50 r15 rallies but then went with these stock 16" and the tires measure 33" tall

Mr.Chevrolet I LIKE your truck and with the 16" tires, looks good that's the size rims I would like to go on my truck. I have 15"s on it now..

[Mr Chevorlet]

Originally Posted by RANDY COX

Mr.Chevrolet I LIKE your truck and with the 16" tires, looks good that's the size rims I would like to go on my truck. I have 15"s on it now..

Randy I looked for a year for 16" wheels they are hard to find at least in this area.

[1968k10blue]

Also, on a side note, here is a short walk around of my truck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKXb7...ature=youtu.be

[JointTech]

Originally Posted by Mint68

I think 31x10.5x15's look very appropriate on a non lifted k10, 33's really fill out the well, almost too full in my opinion. I think the 12.50 tires wont rub with the 8'' wheel, but do with 10" or wider.

huh? Why does the wheel width make a difference if they are both 12.5" wide? is that a backspacing thing?

[1968k10blue]

The 12.5 tires are wider, so they will rub the inside of the inner fenders on sharp turns

[Mr Chevorlet]

Pretty straight truck, got to love 67 or 68 K10's. Love the dog, he looks like he's ready to go!

[Skid99]

My 70 k20 has 33/12.5's on some 16.5" rims!

[1968k10blue]

Yeah, it was a good deal for 850 bucks. It may be a mismatch of parts, but it's still fun to drive! (that is until the wheel falls off when driving)