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davidh · 12-23-2008, 01:03 AM

I got 2 near new front tires, and think I'll do the mud grips with the 7.00 15 . This truck will be working. Anyone else running these? I know a guy who sells a lot of parts for these for years and his personal trucks he runs these on and says they are much easier to steer, tall and skinny

davidh · 12-23-2008, 01:09 AM

of course they will have the original style hubcaps, not these.

**slepysal** · 12-23-2008, 01:39 AM

I love the bias tire look, ran them on my 53 wagon, and had them on my 60 (wide white of course). What i didnt like was the way they would some times follow the groves on the road. They do ride a bit more harsher then radials. They are period correct. I'm sure youll get more pros/cons. i say run em see what you think

**ChiefRocka** · 12-23-2008, 09:15 AM

They do follow the grooves in the road....Found that out at about 80 MPH....

I am running those with a WWW. No P/S and I can steer pretty easy.

**Corts60** · 12-23-2008, 12:05 PM

My bias tires are great so far. My GMC only runs about 60 MPH without pegging out my V-6, so I don't notice any high speed groove following.

I love the look though....

66customcamper · 12-23-2008, 12:50 PM

I'm still running the stock split rims with bias tires, hiway on the front, mud & snows on the back. It's my firewood truck, so it doesn't get driven lots of miles. Takes a few minutes on the road before the tires are round again after sitting for a while and yes, they do follow the grooves, but that keeps you paying attention, which is what you're supposed to do when you're driving!

**slepysal** · 12-23-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 66customcamper

I'm still running the stock split rims with bias tires, hiway on the front, mud & snows on the back. It's my firewood truck, so it doesn't get driven lots of miles. Takes a few minutes on the road before the tires are round again after sitting for a while and yes, they do follow the grooves, but that keeps you paying attention, which is what you're supposed to do when you're driving!

I had forgotten about that !!! Thump! thump! thump!

murdoc · 12-23-2008, 12:51 PM

i love the look of these tires too, I was thinking of getting them for my truck too. where do you guys get them at? also, does anyone know diameter of the stock rims for our year trucks? ive heard 16" and 15"

66customcamper · 12-23-2008, 01:07 PM

You might give Les Scwab a call. That's where I got mine used, but it was several years ago. There's a couple on-line places, but can't recall the names now.

jonzcustomshop · 12-23-2008, 01:35 PM

coker tire makes all sorts of bias plys.

davidh · 12-23-2008, 02:38 PM

the first set I got at a garage sale. mud grips you can buy at most tire shops and ebay. seem to go for about $80 each.

davidh · 12-23-2008, 02:39 PM

I know farmers like them because they will take the stickers, rocks, rough terrain better than radials.

66customcamper · 12-23-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by davidh

I know farmers like them because they will take the stickers, rocks, rough terrain better than radials.

That's exactly why I run them on my woods truck.

**TR65** · 12-23-2008, 11:46 PM

Hey guys,

As an option for the tall tire look you can use the radials LT215/85R16 or the LT235/85R16 load range C or D.

If you care about wear, durability, rolling resistance, traction, handling ... the steel belted radial is superior in almost every way. If you run your truck at todays highway speeds and in traffic, the bias tires that came on our trucks were not designed for that.

TR (tire researcher)

factorystock · 12-24-2008, 01:08 PM

Ok, those are 16", what about 15" in the 85 series TR 65?

**TR65** · 12-24-2008, 02:42 PM

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Ok, those are 16", what about 15" in the 85 series TR 65?

We are SOL on 85 aspect 15's. In theory there is a LT215/80R15 but I haven't ever seen one.

TR

packrat42 · 01-04-2009, 04:44 PM

So are they worth gettin or should I just save up more money and get some radials?

davidh · 01-04-2009, 07:09 PM

if you want original, go bias or if you go through the muck, off road, they are tougher on rocks, nails, thorns than radials. They'll never run as smooth when you are going 80mph down the freeway. but if your truck is 6cy, 3 sp, 3.73 gears you'll never worry about that either.

12-23-2008, 01:03 AM	#1
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Anyone running bias tires I got 2 near new front tires, and think I'll do the mud grips with the 7.00 15 . This truck will be working. Anyone else running these? I know a guy who sells a lot of parts for these for years and his personal trucks he runs these on and says they are much easier to steer, tall and skinny Attached Images __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

12-23-2008, 01:09 AM	#2
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Anyone running bias tires of course they will have the original style hubcaps, not these. __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

12-23-2008, 01:39 AM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Anyone running bias tires I love the bias tire look, ran them on my 53 wagon, and had them on my 60 (wide white of course). What i didnt like was the way they would some times follow the groves on the road. They do ride a bit more harsher then radials. They are period correct. I'm sure youll get more pros/cons. i say run em see what you think __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

12-23-2008, 09:15 AM	#4
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Anyone running bias tires They do follow the grooves in the road....Found that out at about 80 MPH.... I am running those with a WWW. No P/S and I can steer pretty easy. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

12-23-2008, 12:05 PM	#5
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Anyone running bias tires My bias tires are great so far. My GMC only runs about 60 MPH without pegging out my V-6, so I don't notice any high speed groove following. I love the look though.... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

12-23-2008, 12:50 PM	#6
66customcamper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: southern oregon Posts: 76	Re: Anyone running bias tires I'm still running the stock split rims with bias tires, hiway on the front, mud & snows on the back. It's my firewood truck, so it doesn't get driven lots of miles. Takes a few minutes on the road before the tires are round again after sitting for a while and yes, they do follow the grooves, but that keeps you paying attention, which is what you're supposed to do when you're driving! __________________ 66 Custom Camper 327/ 4 spd. Bone Stock, down to the split rims

12-23-2008, 12:51 PM	#8
murdoc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nampa, idaho Posts: 332	Re: Anyone running bias tires i love the look of these tires too, I was thinking of getting them for my truck too. where do you guys get them at? also, does anyone know diameter of the stock rims for our year trucks? ive heard 16" and 15"

12-23-2008, 01:07 PM	#9
66customcamper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: southern oregon Posts: 76	Re: Anyone running bias tires You might give Les Scwab a call. That's where I got mine used, but it was several years ago. There's a couple on-line places, but can't recall the names now. __________________ 66 Custom Camper 327/ 4 spd. Bone Stock, down to the split rims

12-23-2008, 01:35 PM	#10
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Anyone running bias tires coker tire makes all sorts of bias plys.

12-23-2008, 02:38 PM	#11
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Anyone running bias tires the first set I got at a garage sale. mud grips you can buy at most tire shops and ebay. seem to go for about $80 each. __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

12-23-2008, 02:39 PM	#12
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Anyone running bias tires I know farmers like them because they will take the stickers, rocks, rough terrain better than radials. __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

12-23-2008, 11:46 PM	#14
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Anyone running bias tires Hey guys, As an option for the tall tire look you can use the radials LT215/85R16 or the LT235/85R16 load range C or D. If you care about wear, durability, rolling resistance, traction, handling ... the steel belted radial is superior in almost every way. If you run your truck at todays highway speeds and in traffic, the bias tires that came on our trucks were not designed for that. TR (tire researcher) __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

12-24-2008, 01:08 PM	#15
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Anyone running bias tires Ok, those are 16", what about 15" in the 85 series TR 65?

01-04-2009, 04:44 PM	#17
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: Anyone running bias tires So are they worth gettin or should I just save up more money and get some radials?

01-04-2009, 07:09 PM	#18
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Anyone running bias tires if you want original, go bias or if you go through the muck, off road, they are tougher on rocks, nails, thorns than radials. They'll never run as smooth when you are going 80mph down the freeway. but if your truck is 6cy, 3 sp, 3.73 gears you'll never worry about that either. __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.



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