Max Tire Size 81 K5 Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TC70C10 · 11-11-2002, 06:28 PM

Anyone know what is the max size I can run on my stock rim, no lift kit, without rubbing? I'm thinking about running 31x10.5x15 mud tires for 4 wheeling this winter. Someone suggested I go with something larger. Any suggestions/experience appreciated.

TC

TC70C10 · 11-11-2002, 06:29 PM

BTW rim is 15x8

ElGracho · 11-11-2002, 07:19 PM

I have a stock height 84 K10 Pickup and run 32x11.50 BFG Radial A/Ts.

This is my second set and when they are new, the rub just slightly when turning and backing up (ie pulling out of a parking spot) They don't rub no matter what if you are going forward. After about 10000 miles, they don't rub no matter what.

I wouldn't run any larger without some sort of lift.

85 K5 · 11-11-2002, 07:41 PM

Some have gone to 35's without lift. Fender trimming is required. Get out your sawzall and go to it. It can be done so it's not noticable for 32's, find a ditch or something and mark the part that needs to go when flexing, wheels turned.

TC70C10 · 11-13-2002, 11:03 AM

I have the heavy duty suspension (dual front shocks). Someone suggest I have 33's mounted and see how they fit. I'm just not sure if they'll fit on 15x8's

Prerunner1982 · 11-13-2002, 11:22 AM

i run 31x11.50s on my 82 c10... so i am sure you could fit something bigger than that on your 4by...

jon

monypit · 11-21-2002, 01:22 AM

ou can go up to a 12.5 in wide tire on the 15 x 8 stock rim. The height isn't as critical according to Discount Tire. I put 35x12.50/15 on my stockers

79Silv4x4 · 11-21-2002, 04:02 AM

I'd go with the 33s. On stock rims you'll have no clearance problem unless you get into some serious wheeling.

11-11-2002, 06:28 PM	#1
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	Max Tire Size 81 K5 Blazer Anyone know what is the max size I can run on my stock rim, no lift kit, without rubbing? I'm thinking about running 31x10.5x15 mud tires for 4 wheeling this winter. Someone suggested I go with something larger. Any suggestions/experience appreciated. TC __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

11-11-2002, 06:29 PM	#2
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	BTW rim is 15x8 __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

11-11-2002, 07:19 PM	#3
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	I have a stock height 84 K10 Pickup and run 32x11.50 BFG Radial A/Ts. This is my second set and when they are new, the rub just slightly when turning and backing up (ie pulling out of a parking spot) They don't rub no matter what if you are going forward. After about 10000 miles, they don't rub no matter what. I wouldn't run any larger without some sort of lift. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

11-11-2002, 07:41 PM	#4
85 K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spring TX Posts: 113	Some have gone to 35's without lift. Fender trimming is required. Get out your sawzall and go to it. It can be done so it's not noticable for 32's, find a ditch or something and mark the part that needs to go when flexing, wheels turned. __________________ 350 Crate 10 bolt 3.73 2.5 lift 32x11.50 1904 Edelbrock http://www.oplnk.net/~spirit/K5front.jpg

11-13-2002, 11:03 AM	#5
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	I have the heavy duty suspension (dual front shocks). Someone suggest I have 33's mounted and see how they fit. I'm just not sure if they'll fit on 15x8's __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

11-13-2002, 11:22 AM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	tire size i run 31x11.50s on my 82 c10... so i am sure you could fit something bigger than that on your 4by... jon __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

11-21-2002, 01:22 AM	#7
monypit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 115	ou can go up to a 12.5 in wide tire on the 15 x 8 stock rim. The height isn't as critical according to Discount Tire. I put 35x12.50/15 on my stockers __________________ 1973/1997 Blazer/Tahoe (it just doesn't know that it is a '73)

11-21-2002, 04:02 AM	#8
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	I'd go with the 33s. On stock rims you'll have no clearance problem unless you get into some serious wheeling. __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)

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