Max tire size for 6 or 7" stock rim - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gman · 01-02-2004, 02:37 AM

Any ideas on what's the max tire size that can safely be put on 6 and 7 inch rims, without causing excessive tread wear? This is for a stock height 1/2 ton 4x4. I'm thinking the max for a 7 inch is maybe a 30x9.5. Max for a 6 inch may be 235/75/15. Anybody know for sure?

Thanks for any info.

gman · 01-03-2004, 04:07 AM

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ROAD DOG · 01-03-2004, 04:44 PM

I was told by 4x4 offroad that 2.5" wider tire on rim is max oversize.So 8" rim = 10.5 tire 7" rim 9.5" tire.

You might get away with bigger but in a 4x4 application it's
very dangerous.

01-02-2004, 02:37 AM	#1
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	Max tire size for 6 or 7" stock rim Any ideas on what's the max tire size that can safely be put on 6 and 7 inch rims, without causing excessive tread wear? This is for a stock height 1/2 ton 4x4. I'm thinking the max for a 7 inch is maybe a 30x9.5. Max for a 6 inch may be 235/75/15. Anybody know for sure? Thanks for any info. __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

01-03-2004, 04:07 AM	#2
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	TTT __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

01-03-2004, 04:44 PM	#3
ROAD DOG Top of the foodchain Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 3.5 miles from Mile Hi Stadium Posts: 127	I was told by 4x4 offroad that 2.5" wider tire on rim is max oversize.So 8" rim = 10.5 tire 7" rim 9.5" tire. You might get away with bigger but in a 4x4 application it's very dangerous. __________________ 1970 K-10 4x4 1975 Jeep CJ-5 4x4 1990 Jeep XJ 4x4 Smell the Magic!



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