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SnS C10 · 08-28-2012, 02:11 AM

I will be towing a 1972 gmc longbed half ton on friday with my 03 silverado. The gmc will be on a uhaul car hauler, so all four wheels will be off the ground. A little worried about the width of the front as the trailer measures 75inch wide. Can someone measure the distance of the outside edges of the front tires with stock tire and rim size on a similar truck? Thanks everyone
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**70CHEVYBB** · 08-28-2012, 08:38 AM

with p235/75/15's on the front I get 77" outside to out side on my 72.

Smoothride · 08-28-2012, 08:53 AM

i had the exact same issue when i picked up my truck...it didnt fit on the trailer i first took... make sure you take into account what wheels are on there, because some have a different offset making them stick out a little further out and when you are talking about an inch on each side and not much room to spare on a 75 in trailer it could be the difference in working and not

ksucatz · 08-28-2012, 09:32 AM

I hauled my '68 a few years back halfway across country. She had 255/60R15 in the front and fit, but barely. I think they rubbed going on. The backs actually overhung the sides (275's).

I heard somewhere that they were watching who they rented to because of weight and size issues.

SnS C10 · 08-28-2012, 09:35 AM

The guy at uhaul told me as long as it has stock tires, it will fit. One of their trailers is 75 in wide, while the older one they also rent is 79 wide. I asked if I can reserve the older style trailer and he said no because since im towing a lot of weight, almost 7500 pounds that basically they will give me the lightest trailer they have which I would assume is the newer style 75 inch wide trailer...damn I got to get the right trailer to get this thing home
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68gmsee · 08-28-2012, 09:52 AM

If you had a set of the older narrower tires or could borrow some that may be an option. I have original tires and wheels on my 69 frame and can measure the width but can't get it done until late this evening.

SnS C10 · 08-28-2012, 10:13 AM

Thanks I woukd really appreciate it. I have two tires with a truck rally and a van rally that im going to throw on the truck when I pick it up. Right now it measure 80 inches across but it has deep rims with 31 imch by 12.5 by 15 tires
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08-28-2012, 02:11 AM	#1
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Can someone measure this for me please? I will be towing a 1972 gmc longbed half ton on friday with my 03 silverado. The gmc will be on a uhaul car hauler, so all four wheels will be off the ground. A little worried about the width of the front as the trailer measures 75inch wide. Can someone measure the distance of the outside edges of the front tires with stock tire and rim size on a similar truck? Thanks everyone Posted via Mobile Device

08-28-2012, 08:38 AM	#2
70CHEVYBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: chillicothe, illinois Posts: 690	Re: Can someone measure this for me please? with p235/75/15's on the front I get 77" outside to out side on my 72.

08-28-2012, 08:53 AM	#3
Smoothride Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 100	Re: Can someone measure this for me please? i had the exact same issue when i picked up my truck...it didnt fit on the trailer i first took... make sure you take into account what wheels are on there, because some have a different offset making them stick out a little further out and when you are talking about an inch on each side and not much room to spare on a 75 in trailer it could be the difference in working and not

08-28-2012, 09:32 AM	#4
ksucatz Suppose to be workin........ Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS USA Posts: 164	Re: Can someone measure this for me please? I hauled my '68 a few years back halfway across country. She had 255/60R15 in the front and fit, but barely. I think they rubbed going on. The backs actually overhung the sides (275's). I heard somewhere that they were watching who they rented to because of weight and size issues. __________________ Brent '68 C10 '70 C10 '72 LeMans "03 Trailblazer "Stupidity is like a skill, some are born with it and some develop it over a period of time."" Author unknown

08-28-2012, 09:35 AM	#5
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: Can someone measure this for me please? The guy at uhaul told me as long as it has stock tires, it will fit. One of their trailers is 75 in wide, while the older one they also rent is 79 wide. I asked if I can reserve the older style trailer and he said no because since im towing a lot of weight, almost 7500 pounds that basically they will give me the lightest trailer they have which I would assume is the newer style 75 inch wide trailer...damn I got to get the right trailer to get this thing home Posted via Mobile Device

08-28-2012, 09:52 AM	#6
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Can someone measure this for me please? If you had a set of the older narrower tires or could borrow some that may be an option. I have original tires and wheels on my 69 frame and can measure the width but can't get it done until late this evening. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

08-28-2012, 10:13 AM	#7
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: Can someone measure this for me please? Thanks I woukd really appreciate it. I have two tires with a truck rally and a van rally that im going to throw on the truck when I pick it up. Right now it measure 80 inches across but it has deep rims with 31 imch by 12.5 by 15 tires Posted via Mobile Device



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