15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help

[Sandtrap9072]

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]

Btw here are my rims!

[bouncytruck]

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.

[DeadheadNM]

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]

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]

That really looks good Jim.

[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?

[jaros44sr]

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

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]

Here are 33x1050 bfgs on 15x6's

[nicosorange]

Sorry...here is the pic

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by nicosorange

Sorry...here is the pic

Dude, you need a roll bar

[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...

[jaros44sr]

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]

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]

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]

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...

[DeadheadNM]

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...

[Senorx]

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!

[Senorx]

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]

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

[nicosorange]

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]

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

[BLAZERMAN]

Another

[DeadheadNM]

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]

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