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Bigblue29 · 05-19-2009, 09:38 AM

Hey guys-

This weekend I stumbled on a free set of original style wheels. I already had the hubcaps in my garage. I am going to have them sand blasted and powder coated black.

My question is what type of tires do you guys think will work best? I have the original style 6 bolt axles and the truck gets some normal chore duty as you can see in the pics.

I am thinking I want to go with a 6.50R 16 a radial but like the originals, maybe with a white wall??... what you guys think? Anyone know of a good place besides Coker to buy them?

**TR65** · 05-19-2009, 07:52 PM

Hey Luke,

I would use a good modern radial. The LT215/85R16 would give a vintage type look, no whitewall though. You can mount them on a wheel as narrow as 5-1/2 inches. You could get some wide whites added. I don't know if the old wheels will work tubeless though but adding a tube won't hurt anything.

I like the Michelin LTX MS. But in the spirit of full disclosure I am a tire engineer for Michelin.

Good luck,

TR

Bigblue29 · 06-01-2009, 11:27 AM

I decided I would go with BFG Long Trail's 235/75/16 They are the appropriate size and have had good luck with them in the past. They are also not too wild that they look out of place on the truck. The wheels are originals I had sandblasted and powder coated satin black. The moons and rings are original style repro's from Classicparts.com. I am very happy with the quality of them.

The truck looks like it should now with out the 15" 60's or 70's style wheels and hubcaps on it.

Bigblue29 · 06-01-2009, 11:35 AM

I made an mistake, the tires are a 225/75-16

entourageguy · 06-01-2009, 12:06 PM

Good look with the hub caps and tires ...

57ToyBox · 06-01-2009, 12:28 PM

They look great !!! Powder Coat was the way to go.. Good and durable
I'm so glad you didn't do the white wall idea. The solid black walls work perfect with the rest of your truck.

Trucks awesome now. Great Job

**TR65** · 06-01-2009, 08:13 PM

Good Choice BigBlue,

We make those too.

TR

1-ton of fun · 06-02-2009, 11:14 AM

looks good! nice work

stromer · 08-06-2012, 11:31 AM

So based on this thread it appears running radials on original wheels (tubeless) will not pose any problems. Is this correct?

Thanks

Root2812 · 08-06-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stromer

So based on this thread it appears running radials on original wheels (tubeless) will not pose any problems. Is this correct?

Thanks

Thats been an issue of debate on here before. However, I am running LT215-85-r16 on original rims using radial tubes.

stromer · 08-07-2012, 10:27 AM

I think I may just try to secure a set of newer wheels to bolt up with radial tires. I've read quite a bit about a variety of other wheels fitting my 8x6.5" bolt pattern so I'll see what I can find.

mknittle · 08-07-2012, 04:21 PM

Looks nice. like the hubcaps

05-19-2009, 09:38 AM	#1
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Need some tire opinions Hey guys- This weekend I stumbled on a free set of original style wheels. I already had the hubcaps in my garage. I am going to have them sand blasted and powder coated black. My question is what type of tires do you guys think will work best? I have the original style 6 bolt axles and the truck gets some normal chore duty as you can see in the pics. I am thinking I want to go with a 6.50R 16 a radial but like the originals, maybe with a white wall??... what you guys think? Anyone know of a good place besides Coker to buy them? __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

05-19-2009, 07:52 PM	#2
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Need some tire opinions Hey Luke, I would use a good modern radial. The LT215/85R16 would give a vintage type look, no whitewall though. You can mount them on a wheel as narrow as 5-1/2 inches. You could get some wide whites added. I don't know if the old wheels will work tubeless though but adding a tube won't hurt anything. I like the Michelin LTX MS. But in the spirit of full disclosure I am a tire engineer for Michelin. Good luck, TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

06-01-2009, 11:27 AM	#3
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Need some tire opinions I decided I would go with BFG Long Trail's 235/75/16 They are the appropriate size and have had good luck with them in the past. They are also not too wild that they look out of place on the truck. The wheels are originals I had sandblasted and powder coated satin black. The moons and rings are original style repro's from Classicparts.com. I am very happy with the quality of them. The truck looks like it should now with out the 15" 60's or 70's style wheels and hubcaps on it. __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

06-01-2009, 11:35 AM	#4
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Need some tire opinions I made an mistake, the tires are a 225/75-16 __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

06-01-2009, 12:06 PM	#5
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Need some tire opinions Good look with the hub caps and tires ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

06-01-2009, 12:28 PM	#6
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: Need some tire opinions They look great !!! Powder Coat was the way to go.. Good and durable I'm so glad you didn't do the white wall idea. The solid black walls work perfect with the rest of your truck. Trucks awesome now. Great Job __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

06-01-2009, 08:13 PM	#7
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Need some tire opinions Good Choice BigBlue, We make those too. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

06-02-2009, 11:14 AM	#8
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Need some tire opinions looks good! nice work __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

08-06-2012, 11:31 AM	#9
stromer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Falmouth, ME Posts: 5	Re: Need some tire opinions So based on this thread it appears running radials on original wheels (tubeless) will not pose any problems. Is this correct? Thanks __________________ 1950 3600 - Summer 2012 Project Three 46's sitting since 2001... 2006 Silverado 2002 z06 1993 s10 (8,500 miles) 2 Saabs

08-07-2012, 10:27 AM	#11
stromer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Falmouth, ME Posts: 5	Re: Need some tire opinions I think I may just try to secure a set of newer wheels to bolt up with radial tires. I've read quite a bit about a variety of other wheels fitting my 8x6.5" bolt pattern so I'll see what I can find. __________________ 1950 3600 - Summer 2012 Project Three 46's sitting since 2001... 2006 Silverado 2002 z06 1993 s10 (8,500 miles) 2 Saabs

08-07-2012, 04:21 PM	#12
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Need some tire opinions Looks nice. like the hubcaps __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

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