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OlRed87v30 · 12-01-2014, 08:15 PM

Need help with tires 87 V30 SRW
Hi all. New to the forums but have read many posts here, and has been very helpful in my endevours. I currently have a 1987 GMC 1 ton SRW RCLB TBI 350/400/205 4.10s. It sits on 315/75r16 tires but soon the new stock springs and new 16x7 wheels are going on it. This truck will be used for recreation, camping, hauling hay, farm, travel etc. I have a detroit trutrac in the rear and locker in the front being installed soon. I'm torn between 235/85r16 or 265/75r16. I've considered 255/85r16 tires and I have a pair of ORD shackles and 1" zero rate AAL. I've decided on either Cooper ST MAXX or mastercraft courser CT. Any help is much appreciated.

OlRed87v30 · 12-01-2014, 08:17 PM

Back when it was a couple years(in its prime).

**Sodak** · 12-01-2014, 08:20 PM

I'm not much help here(BFG Guy)..But a sweet truck

OlRed87v30 · 12-01-2014, 08:24 PM

Thanks man. I am considering the BFG At but wish they 255/85r16s.

texasag91 · 12-01-2014, 10:08 PM

This is my truck. It is a GMC V3500 and I believe it has a 2" or so lift (That is what the guy said when I purchased it. Stock 16" rims and LT235/85R16. Here is what it looks like. These are Goodyear Wranglers. They were on the truck when I purchased it in June. Not bad tires since I have drove it.

I am thinking about going up to the 315 like yours.

texasag91 · 12-01-2014, 10:12 PM

Here is a close up of the tire I am running.

OlRed87v30 · 12-01-2014, 10:20 PM

Man that great looking crew cab and I like the look of your lift and tires. Might just go ahead and put those zero rate AAL with 33s or 32s

texasag91 · 12-01-2014, 10:29 PM

Thanks. My tires are about 31.7". With stock springs you can do 33" easily. I think I am going to probably put on my truck 305/70R16s or 295/75R16.

Hiluxxulih · 12-02-2014, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by texasag91

Here is a close up of the tire I am running.

Are those the Goodyear Walmart tires ? They call them Authority , I have them on my 2004 Silverado 265/75r16 load range E and I like them .

texasag91 · 12-02-2014, 04:29 AM

I am not sure where they were purchased since I only have had this truck since June. They were on the truck when I purchased it. The tires ride good and are fairly quite. Seem like good tires.

Kinze · 12-04-2014, 10:37 PM

285/75/16 would be my pick.

12-01-2014, 08:15 PM	#1
OlRed87v30 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Vtown, CA Posts: 9	Need tires recommendations for 87 V30 SRW Need help with tires 87 V30 SRW Hi all. New to the forums but have read many posts here, and has been very helpful in my endevours. I currently have a 1987 GMC 1 ton SRW RCLB TBI 350/400/205 4.10s. It sits on 315/75r16 tires but soon the new stock springs and new 16x7 wheels are going on it. This truck will be used for recreation, camping, hauling hay, farm, travel etc. I have a detroit trutrac in the rear and locker in the front being installed soon. I'm torn between 235/85r16 or 265/75r16. I've considered 255/85r16 tires and I have a pair of ORD shackles and 1" zero rate AAL. I've decided on either Cooper ST MAXX or mastercraft courser CT. Any help is much appreciated. Attached Images

12-01-2014, 08:17 PM	#2
OlRed87v30 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Vtown, CA Posts: 9	Re: Need tires recommendations for 87 V30 SRW Back when it was a couple years(in its prime). Attached Images

12-01-2014, 08:20 PM	#3
Sodak Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deadwood SD Posts: 173	Re: Need tires recommendations for 87 V30 SRW I'm not much help here(BFG Guy)..But a sweet truck

12-01-2014, 08:24 PM	#4
OlRed87v30 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Vtown, CA Posts: 9	Re: Need tires recommendations for 87 V30 SRW Thanks man. I am considering the BFG At but wish they 255/85r16s.

12-01-2014, 10:08 PM	#5
texasag91 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cuero, Texas Posts: 46	Re: Need tires recommendations for 87 V30 SRW This is my truck. It is a GMC V3500 and I believe it has a 2" or so lift (That is what the guy said when I purchased it. Stock 16" rims and LT235/85R16. Here is what it looks like. These are Goodyear Wranglers. They were on the truck when I purchased it in June. Not bad tires since I have drove it. I am thinking about going up to the 315 like yours. Attached Images

12-01-2014, 10:12 PM	#6
texasag91 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cuero, Texas Posts: 46	Re: Need tires recommendations for 87 V30 SRW Here is a close up of the tire I am running. Attached Images

12-01-2014, 10:20 PM	#7
OlRed87v30 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Vtown, CA Posts: 9	Re: Need tires recommendations for 87 V30 SRW Man that great looking crew cab and I like the look of your lift and tires. Might just go ahead and put those zero rate AAL with 33s or 32s

12-01-2014, 10:29 PM	#8
texasag91 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cuero, Texas Posts: 46	Re: Need tires recommendations for 87 V30 SRW Thanks. My tires are about 31.7". With stock springs you can do 33" easily. I think I am going to probably put on my truck 305/70R16s or 295/75R16.

12-02-2014, 04:29 AM	#10
texasag91 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cuero, Texas Posts: 46	Re: Need tires recommendations for 87 V30 SRW I am not sure where they were purchased since I only have had this truck since June. They were on the truck when I purchased it. The tires ride good and are fairly quite. Seem like good tires.

12-04-2014, 10:37 PM	#11
Kinze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corn belt Posts: 44	Re: Need tires recommendations for 87 V30 SRW 285/75/16 would be my pick.



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