15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Sandtrap9072** · 08-23-2014, 10:14 AM

Ok guys I need some opinions. I just got back my rims back from powder coating and they look awesome. But, I now need to figure out what tires to put on them. They are 15x6 steels so I'm looking to run either a 33x9.50 or a 33x10.50. I rly like the old pizza cutter look but can't find anything in the size I need. So, let's see what you all are running tire wise on your steelies. Any input would be awesome!!!

**Sandtrap9072** · 08-23-2014, 10:17 AM

Btw here are my rims!

bouncytruck · 08-23-2014, 12:02 PM

I'm running 235/85R16 pizza cutters. I don't know the width of the rims. I really need to do what you have done and get them stripped and powder coated.

Senorx · 08-31-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandtrap9072

Btw here are my rims!

Please, for the love of GOD, post pictures when you get these on your K5. Don't leave us hanging.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-23-2014, 01:37 PM

Those wheels look great. I wasn't able to find 33" tires that fit the stock width 15" steel wheels on my 72 1/2t 4wd GMC so located a set of 15x8 steel wheels. You may have better luck though. A 30" set of tires will fit.

**jaros44sr** · 08-24-2014, 08:43 AM

Here s mine. 31X10.50, on 8" X15" ralleye wheels. Actually measure 33"....wheels state you can mount tire between 7" to 9" wide

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warbucket · 08-24-2014, 11:06 PM

That really looks good Jim.

**Sandtrap9072** · 08-25-2014, 08:06 AM

I gotta believe that a 10.50 will fit on a 6 wheel. The only issues being possible uneven wear, and maybe if I air down the possibility of rolling the bead off. I know it's not recomended, but no one said you can't mount 33x10.50 on a 15x6 wheel. Has any one here done it?

**jaros44sr** · 08-25-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by warbucket

That really looks good Jim.

Thanks John, waiting for my 1 1/2" ribbed beauty rings to show up from wheels vintique

That s the $20.00 tire from you re barn find

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Originally Posted by Sandtrap9072

I gotta believe that a 10.50 will fit on a 6 wheel. The only issues being possible uneven wear, and maybe if I air down the possibility of rolling the bead off. I know it's not recomended, but no one said you can't mount 33x10.50 on a 15x6 wheel. Has any one here done it?

They have inside wheel loks for airing down. How about calling some one how makes wheels, and asking them? Let us know how you make out....

nicosorange · 08-26-2014, 10:41 AM

Here are 33x1050 bfgs on 15x6's

nicosorange · 08-26-2014, 10:44 AM

Sorry...here is the pic

**jaros44sr** · 08-26-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nicosorange

Sorry...here is the pic

Dude, you need a roll bar

nicosorange · 08-26-2014, 06:15 PM

hopefully I can keep it on its feet! cant figure out how to get the pics to show up correctly...

btw...yes I need/want a roll bar (hickey) and would buy/ship one if there is one out there...

**jaros44sr** · 08-27-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nicosorange

hopefully I can keep it on its feet! cant figure out how to get the pics to show up correctly...

btw...yes I need/want a roll bar (hickey) and would buy/ship one if there is one out there...

Hope you never flip it, that is one beautiful truck......ill keep a eye out for you about the roll bar

Maybe a mod. can rotate

Senorx · 08-31-2014, 12:41 AM

This is one of my favorite trucks! I'm also getting my 15x6 Steelies powder coated. I'm going with a 10.50 width tire as well. I just love the Steelies with dog dishes and pizza cutters.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-31-2014, 10:16 AM

Huh - the minimum recommended wheel width for 33x10.5 BFG ATs is 7" (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bfg-63540/overview/), which is why I purchased a set of 15x8 steelies. Will the tire shop balk at installing on a 6" wheel?

nicosorange · 08-31-2014, 11:11 AM

Senorx - thanks for the compliment

DeadheadNM - the shop did not balk installing them at all. I actually like the look of the 1050 tire on the 6 rim...

Senorx · 08-31-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nicosorange

Senorx - thanks for the compliment

DeadheadNM - the shop did not balk installing them at all. I actually like the look of the 1050 tire on the 6 rim...

Post up some more pics of your K5, Nico! It was actually you and DeadheadNM that sealed the deal for me on the Steelies with dog dishes. I was all ready to go with some black wheels.

Post up some more pictures too, Deadhead. I can look at your K5 for days. Loving the K5 journey so far. Next month I will be taking my Steelies to get powder coated and get me some new BFG AT KOs. I managed to secure a set of period correct dog dishes a couple of months ago too. I also have the parts below ready to go under the hood. I have the bug really bad!

**DeadheadNM** · 08-31-2014, 11:32 AM

I agree - look great! I would have mounted a 33" set of tires on my stock steelies if I knew the folks at the tire shop would do so. Now I'm stuck with my 8" steelies - happy problem I guess...

**DeadheadNM** · 08-31-2014, 12:49 PM

Nice! Thanks! Glad it's coming together so well. Please post pics once wheels are bolted on - would like to see. Best, Pete

nicosorange · 09-01-2014, 01:02 AM

Señorx-I will see what I have as far as pics and get some more up for you...it's still 110deg here and she hasn't been out of the garage in months.

Deadhead-I like the 8s also, I am sure there are plenty of guys who would trade you out if you really wanted. I know a bunch of guys down here that race the baja 500/1000 and they always go with a skinnier rim, keeps the bead tighter...not that I'm hitting any whoopdedoos in my k5 going to get ice cream! Btw- floated the upper Clark Fork a couple days last weekend out of Missoula...love Montana.

BLAZERMAN · 09-01-2014, 07:00 AM

Not a Blazer but here's a pic of my old 68 with 33x9.00 Kelly Springfield ATs on 15x6 wheels.

BLAZERMAN · 09-01-2014, 07:01 AM

Another

**DeadheadNM** · 09-01-2014, 10:22 AM

That's a great look - I like the 9" better than the 10.5" I have now. I went to Kelly's website but don't see a 33" light truck tire for a 15" rim listed anymore.

**Sandtrap9072** · 09-01-2014, 07:44 PM

Well guys i ended going with the 34x950r15 tsl super swamper, i think they look great! Let me know what you think..

08-23-2014, 10:14 AM	#1
Sandtrap9072 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 389	15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Ok guys I need some opinions. I just got back my rims back from powder coating and they look awesome. But, I now need to figure out what tires to put on them. They are 15x6 steels so I'm looking to run either a 33x9.50 or a 33x10.50. I rly like the old pizza cutter look but can't find anything in the size I need. So, let's see what you all are running tire wise on your steelies. Any input would be awesome!!!

08-23-2014, 10:17 AM	#2
Sandtrap9072 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 389	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Btw here are my rims! Attached Images

08-23-2014, 12:02 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help I'm running 235/85R16 pizza cutters. I don't know the width of the rims. I really need to do what you have done and get them stripped and powder coated. Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-23-2014, 01:37 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Those wheels look great. I wasn't able to find 33" tires that fit the stock width 15" steel wheels on my 72 1/2t 4wd GMC so located a set of 15x8 steel wheels. You may have better luck though. A 30" set of tires will fit. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-24-2014, 08:43 AM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Here s mine. 31X10.50, on 8" X15" ralleye wheels. Actually measure 33"....wheels state you can mount tire between 7" to 9" wide 20140823_121245 by 20140823_121233 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people/97391199@N06/] __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 08-24-2014 at 08:53 AM.

08-24-2014, 11:06 PM	#7
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help That really looks good Jim. __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

08-25-2014, 08:06 AM	#8
Sandtrap9072 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 389	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help I gotta believe that a 10.50 will fit on a 6 wheel. The only issues being possible uneven wear, and maybe if I air down the possibility of rolling the bead off. I know it's not recomended, but no one said you can't mount 33x10.50 on a 15x6 wheel. Has any one here done it?

08-26-2014, 10:41 AM	#10
nicosorange Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 105	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Here are 33x1050 bfgs on 15x6's

08-26-2014, 10:44 AM	#11
nicosorange Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 105	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Sorry...here is the pic Attached Images

08-26-2014, 06:15 PM	#13
nicosorange Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 105	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help hopefully I can keep it on its feet! cant figure out how to get the pics to show up correctly... btw...yes I need/want a roll bar (hickey) and would buy/ship one if there is one out there...

08-31-2014, 12:41 AM	#15
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help This is one of my favorite trucks! I'm also getting my 15x6 Steelies powder coated. I'm going with a 10.50 width tire as well. I just love the Steelies with dog dishes and pizza cutters. Attached Images

08-31-2014, 10:16 AM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Huh - the minimum recommended wheel width for 33x10.5 BFG ATs is 7" (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bfg-63540/overview/), which is why I purchased a set of 15x8 steelies. Will the tire shop balk at installing on a 6" wheel? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-31-2014, 11:11 AM	#17
nicosorange Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 105	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Senorx - thanks for the compliment DeadheadNM - the shop did not balk installing them at all. I actually like the look of the 1050 tire on the 6 rim...

08-31-2014, 11:32 AM	#19
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help I agree - look great! I would have mounted a 33" set of tires on my stock steelies if I knew the folks at the tire shop would do so. Now I'm stuck with my 8" steelies - happy problem I guess... __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-31-2014, 12:49 PM	#20
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Nice! Thanks! Glad it's coming together so well. Please post pics once wheels are bolted on - would like to see. Best, Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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09-01-2014, 01:02 AM	#21
nicosorange Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 105	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Señorx-I will see what I have as far as pics and get some more up for you...it's still 110deg here and she hasn't been out of the garage in months. Deadhead-I like the 8s also, I am sure there are plenty of guys who would trade you out if you really wanted. I know a bunch of guys down here that race the baja 500/1000 and they always go with a skinnier rim, keeps the bead tighter...not that I'm hitting any whoopdedoos in my k5 going to get ice cream! Btw- floated the upper Clark Fork a couple days last weekend out of Missoula...love Montana.

09-01-2014, 07:00 AM	#22
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Not a Blazer but here's a pic of my old 68 with 33x9.00 Kelly Springfield ATs on 15x6 wheels. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-01-2014, 07:01 AM	#23
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Another Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-01-2014, 10:22 AM	#24
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help That's a great look - I like the 9" better than the 10.5" I have now. I went to Kelly's website but don't see a 33" light truck tire for a 15" rim listed anymore. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-01-2014, 07:44 PM	#25
Sandtrap9072 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 389	Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help Well guys i ended going with the 34x950r15 tsl super swamper, i think they look great! Let me know what you think.. Attached Images

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