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Old 12-08-2011, 12:54 AM   #25
PAWS 72
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Re: Tall and skinny tires for '68 C10 Longbed

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Hi All...

I've been lurking the site for about 6 months and finally joined last month when I bought a 1968 C10 (2WD). I've been using the search function for most of my questions, and I've found and learned quite a bit, thanks!

Most of the trucks I see with suspension/tire mods are lowered. Call me crazy, but I wanna go up! Not a lot, but more in line with the trucks I remember as a kid. Tall skinny tires snow tires and dog dish caps on steelies...some of you older guys (like me) know what I mean...

So I'm hoping some of you can tell me:

-What are the tallest tires that will fit under the stock fenders without rubbing? 235/85-16? 215/85-16? 33/9.50-15?

-Where can I find 16" 6 lug steelie rims?

-Any of you running a tall skinny combo on a stock suspension? Pics? Specs?

-Is a 5 lug conversion required to get this done or are the rims/parts available for the 6 lug setup?

I rolled some tires next to the truck today to get some ideas. The current tires are 235/75-R15s on the stock suspension. They look way too small to me, but the 235/85s look great. No issues in the rear, but the front? Dunno...but a 1 inch lift would probably do it.

Coupla pics...:




Looking for some guidance here...thanks in advance!



Bruce

looking good.run 255-70-15 on the rallys.fills in fender wells nicely.i'm going to have to put new tires on this spring,i'm going to try 275's to see if they fit. if anyone is running 275's chime in.
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