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C20mama · 10-22-2003, 01:12 PM

I'm going to be installing new tires on my C20 (which has a big camper on it - 6500 lbs I think) and was wondering if you guys had any thoughts on :

1) good brand names, quality, etc.

2) sizes for the front and back. Should I go extra big in back to help disperse the weight?

The rims are stock 16.5.

Thanks for your help

lukecp · 10-22-2003, 01:22 PM

I am a firm believer in Michelin tires....expensive but worth it!

SWEET7T · 10-22-2003, 03:06 PM

I'm gonna push the BFGoodrich name...
Ran them on my last truck. Running them on my Chevy. My dad runs them on both of his 1-ton trucks. Not a problem!!!
I'm not sure on what kind of tread your looking for, but on both 1-tons, my dad has the BFG Commercial tires. Its a good road, high mileage, heavy capacity tire.

mtdave2 · 10-22-2003, 04:52 PM

Michelin is my fav too.. and they look nice!

68 Suburban · 10-22-2003, 05:33 PM

16.5 tires = Big $$$$$

griesel72 · 10-22-2003, 06:13 PM

I'm for BFG's too. I ran BFG Mud TA's on a past truck, and they lasted for about 40,000. And those were mud tires. The closest i ever got to that was about 27000 on a set of Kelly Springfield tires.

I have a friend who has Michelin's and had good luck, but i'm more of the White letter guy.

David

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-22-2003, 10:06 PM

Trail Mark Radial APR's seem to hold up well on 3/4 tons.

Longhorn Man · 10-22-2003, 10:56 PM

First of all...I recomend getting rid of the 16.5 rims. Call a couple tire shops and get prices for similar tires in 16 and 16.5. You'll see what I'm talking about. I have a set of 16s that came off of late model chevy vans if I remember correctly. (I didn't scrounge them up...Longhornjeff gave them to me when he came for the Ohio board meet ...stock hub caps even fit on them, added bonus!
Back to the question at hand, if you have the money, Michilins are pretty good. I have seen a set last over 100,000 miles on a dodge ram (the blazer kind...SUV before they were called that).
No joke...100K on the truck, and he never had to chainge a single tire. The POS truck died before needing a single tire.
They were dry rotted like a mo-fo, but they still had tread.

10-22-2003, 01:12 PM	#1
C20mama Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: So.Cal. Posts: 4	New tires - any suggestions? I'm going to be installing new tires on my C20 (which has a big camper on it - 6500 lbs I think) and was wondering if you guys had any thoughts on : 1) good brand names, quality, etc. 2) sizes for the front and back. Should I go extra big in back to help disperse the weight? The rims are stock 16.5. Thanks for your help

10-22-2003, 01:22 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I am a firm believer in Michelin tires....expensive but worth it! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-22-2003, 03:06 PM	#3
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	I'm gonna push the BFGoodrich name... Ran them on my last truck. Running them on my Chevy. My dad runs them on both of his 1-ton trucks. Not a problem!!! I'm not sure on what kind of tread your looking for, but on both 1-tons, my dad has the BFG Commercial tires. Its a good road, high mileage, heavy capacity tire. __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

10-22-2003, 04:52 PM	#4
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Michelin is my fav too.. and they look nice! Attached Images __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

10-22-2003, 05:33 PM	#5
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	16.5 tires = Big $$$$$ __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

10-22-2003, 06:13 PM	#6
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I'm for BFG's too. I ran BFG Mud TA's on a past truck, and they lasted for about 40,000. And those were mud tires. The closest i ever got to that was about 27000 on a set of Kelly Springfield tires. I have a friend who has Michelin's and had good luck, but i'm more of the White letter guy. David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

10-22-2003, 10:06 PM	#7
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Trail Mark Radial APR's seem to hold up well on 3/4 tons. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

10-22-2003, 10:56 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	First of all...I recomend getting rid of the 16.5 rims. Call a couple tire shops and get prices for similar tires in 16 and 16.5. You'll see what I'm talking about. I have a set of 16s that came off of late model chevy vans if I remember correctly. (I didn't scrounge them up...Longhornjeff gave them to me when he came for the Ohio board meet ...stock hub caps even fit on them, added bonus! Back to the question at hand, if you have the money, Michilins are pretty good. I have seen a set last over 100,000 miles on a dodge ram (the blazer kind...SUV before they were called that). No joke...100K on the truck, and he never had to chainge a single tire. The POS truck died before needing a single tire. They were dry rotted like a mo-fo, but they still had tread.



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