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hart11b · 05-01-2013, 12:27 AM

New member here from Tucson. Picked up my favorite truck of all time last weekend and am asking for a little advice as I get to know her.

1. Tires: I am going to run 265/75/16 tires and would like some reviews on what you guys are running. Keep in mind I have a K20 and would like some capability off road, but that will be 10% of the miles at most. I need a tire that doesn't break the bank, lasts a decent amount of miles and has some capability off road.

2. Dome light: Can't find the answer. Mine doesn't work at all. I suspect the actual light, but can't seem to figure out how to pull the cover off to get at the bulb. Any help?

3. Who has the best spray-in bed liner. Rugged, looks good and lasts in the Arizona summers?

I've been reading the forums like mad the last few days. This is a great place to learn. I'm loving the hell out of my new '72.

**allchevy58** · 05-01-2013, 12:35 AM

I bought the LT265/75R16 Cooper Discoverer AT3, E Rated, quiet on the road, seem to be good off road and in the snow and reasonably priced. Only have 5,000 miles on them, shows no wear yet.

**Stocker** · 05-01-2013, 01:49 AM

Very nice clean K20, congrats and welcome to the forum!

I'm running BFG All Terrain KOs in 33/12.50-16.5 so not much help..... but they also come in your size. You have a lot of great choices in your size. Most of us tend to recommend whatever we have spent our own money on, so I'll suggest BFGs, though they aren't cheap.

Grip that dome light lens top & bottom (centered) and gently squeeze, then pull it towards you to remove.

hart11b · 05-01-2013, 01:56 AM

I knew that dome light had to be easy. Thanks for the tip!

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-01-2013, 06:31 AM

Posted via Mobile DeviceWelcome from Nor Cal. It looksike you have the twin to my truck. My tires are 33x12.50 16.5 Cooper AT, they seem fine,they were on it when I got it.
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Sicklajoie · 05-26-2013, 06:27 AM

Sharp looking ride! Congrats!

72 K20 · 05-26-2013, 08:52 AM

It looks like I have the same wheels that you have,,, I got them in a package deal on a trailer deal.
I have 285/75-16 coopers in the rear and hercules up front,, the truck rides well,, better than the 265/75 michelins, but the michelins were 10-12 years old.

Your truck looks good ! Any pics of the inside ? Motor ?

Have a great day !!!

**special-K** · 05-26-2013, 09:16 AM

Nice truck! K/20s have been the main course on my table most my life. You have good taste! I guess that's a good size for those wheels.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-26-2013, 09:42 AM

Welcome fellow K20 owner! I've got BFG ATs on mine (or "for" mine - the build is close to being done) but if I had more of a choice I'd have selected a different tire (not many choices left for a 16.5 wheel). I really like the BFG AT and have these on two other vehicles I own but you could find a tire that's more balanced toward the % of on-road use you expect. Let's see some more pics of your ride...

Evaded · 05-26-2013, 11:02 AM

Nice truck! Congrats..

ole dollor · 05-26-2013, 12:00 PM

welcome to the forum from Texas, looks like you found one nice truck...i like it...love the two tone ....nice

05-01-2013, 12:27 AM	#1
hart11b Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 50	New Member: 1972 K20 New member here from Tucson. Picked up my favorite truck of all time last weekend and am asking for a little advice as I get to know her. 1. Tires: I am going to run 265/75/16 tires and would like some reviews on what you guys are running. Keep in mind I have a K20 and would like some capability off road, but that will be 10% of the miles at most. I need a tire that doesn't break the bank, lasts a decent amount of miles and has some capability off road. 2. Dome light: Can't find the answer. Mine doesn't work at all. I suspect the actual light, but can't seem to figure out how to pull the cover off to get at the bulb. Any help? 3. Who has the best spray-in bed liner. Rugged, looks good and lasts in the Arizona summers? I've been reading the forums like mad the last few days. This is a great place to learn. I'm loving the hell out of my new '72.

05-01-2013, 12:35 AM	#2
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: New Member: 1972 K20 I bought the LT265/75R16 Cooper Discoverer AT3, E Rated, quiet on the road, seem to be good off road and in the snow and reasonably priced. Only have 5,000 miles on them, shows no wear yet. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

05-01-2013, 01:49 AM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,731	Re: New Member: 1972 K20 Very nice clean K20, congrats and welcome to the forum! I'm running BFG All Terrain KOs in 33/12.50-16.5 so not much help..... but they also come in your size. You have a lot of great choices in your size. Most of us tend to recommend whatever we have spent our own money on, so I'll suggest BFGs, though they aren't cheap. Grip that dome light lens top & bottom (centered) and gently squeeze, then pull it towards you to remove. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-01-2013, 01:56 AM	#4
hart11b Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 50	Re: New Member: 1972 K20 I knew that dome light had to be easy. Thanks for the tip!

05-01-2013, 06:31 AM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: New Member: 1972 K20 Posted via Mobile DeviceWelcome from Nor Cal. It looksike you have the twin to my truck. My tires are 33x12.50 16.5 Cooper AT, they seem fine,they were on it when I got it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-26-2013, 06:27 AM	#6
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: New Member: 1972 K20 Sharp looking ride! Congrats! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

05-26-2013, 08:52 AM	#7
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: New Member: 1972 K20 It looks like I have the same wheels that you have,,, I got them in a package deal on a trailer deal. I have 285/75-16 coopers in the rear and hercules up front,, the truck rides well,, better than the 265/75 michelins, but the michelins were 10-12 years old. Your truck looks good ! Any pics of the inside ? Motor ? Have a great day !!!

05-26-2013, 09:16 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New Member: 1972 K20 Nice truck! K/20s have been the main course on my table most my life. You have good taste! I guess that's a good size for those wheels. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-26-2013, 09:42 AM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,451	Re: New Member: 1972 K20 Welcome fellow K20 owner! I've got BFG ATs on mine (or "for" mine - the build is close to being done) but if I had more of a choice I'd have selected a different tire (not many choices left for a 16.5 wheel). I really like the BFG AT and have these on two other vehicles I own but you could find a tire that's more balanced toward the % of on-road use you expect. Let's see some more pics of your ride... __________________ 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

05-26-2013, 11:02 AM	#10
Evaded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 424	Re: New Member: 1972 K20 Nice truck! Congrats.. __________________ If I see a Zombie.. Im runnin it over with my Truck.

05-26-2013, 12:00 PM	#11
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: New Member: 1972 K20 welcome to the forum from Texas, looks like you found one nice truck...i like it...love the two tone ....nice



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