285-70-15 on steelies - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ol_skool_chevy · 01-26-2015, 07:23 PM

Anyone running a 285-70-15 rear tire on 15x8 steelies with a stock 1963-66 rear end ?
I have seen a few post here in a search but looks like they were using a narrowed rear end....or they were all 67-72 trucks..

61_FL_Apache · 01-26-2015, 08:11 PM

I have a buddy looking for that size tire and about the only place is Coker Tire. They bought the BFG molds and make those tires now..

He is running those on a '70 and they look great!! I dont have any pics of it, but they fill the wheel well great!!

**PGSigns** · 01-26-2015, 08:14 PM

I have 275's on mine and there is a little room left. Its a 66.
Jimmy

ol_skool_chevy · 01-26-2015, 08:20 PM

any photos on yours PGSigns

61K10 · 01-27-2015, 01:37 PM

here is a 255-70-15 on 8" rim, it's a pretty big tire. not a tk of course

**VictoriaHardware** · 01-27-2015, 10:38 PM

Here is a truck pic- a Suburban. The rear has been lowered 3 1/2" with P275/60R15's. Wheels are 15x8 Kelsey-Hayes with 3 7/8" back spacing- the factory 4x4 steel wheels. They don't rub anywhere, but there's not much room left. Stock fender lips and inner wells. Stab bars help keep it from rolling. 295's WOULD rub.

ol_skool_chevy · 04-29-2015, 03:27 PM

I got lucky and found a set 285-70-15 on CL. the guy had them on a roadster but the were a little big. I picked them up at a steal of $200.00
less then 100 miles on them..
This was a test fit. I will need to move my inner wheel well up about two inches and install my new PB track bar. But other then that they fit nice.
Love that look !!!

**aerotruk63** · 04-29-2015, 04:18 PM

ol_skool_chevy, is the rim in the picture above from Cinderella?

ol_skool_chevy · 04-29-2015, 06:08 PM

Clearly i didn't fit it with a rim. I just wanted to see if it was going to fit the wheel well is all........Im using the 15x8 steelies..

**The Rocknrod** · 04-29-2015, 06:16 PM

http://discounttirecenters.com/produ...E=&prodID=3778
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cok-629711/overview/

joe dirt · 04-29-2015, 07:09 PM

looks pretty good with the white letters out...meaty!

01-26-2015, 07:23 PM	#1
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	285-70-15 on steelies Anyone running a 285-70-15 rear tire on 15x8 steelies with a stock 1963-66 rear end ? I have seen a few post here in a search but looks like they were using a narrowed rear end....or they were all 67-72 trucks.. __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

01-26-2015, 08:11 PM	#2
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: 285-70-15 on steelies I have a buddy looking for that size tire and about the only place is Coker Tire. They bought the BFG molds and make those tires now.. He is running those on a '70 and they look great!! I dont have any pics of it, but they fill the wheel well great!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

01-26-2015, 08:14 PM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 285-70-15 on steelies I have 275's on mine and there is a little room left. Its a 66. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

01-26-2015, 08:20 PM	#4
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 285-70-15 on steelies any photos on yours PGSigns __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

01-27-2015, 01:37 PM	#5
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: 285-70-15 on steelies here is a 255-70-15 on 8" rim, it's a pretty big tire. not a tk of course Attached Images __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

01-27-2015, 10:38 PM	#6
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 792	Re: 285-70-15 on steelies Here is a truck pic- a Suburban. The rear has been lowered 3 1/2" with P275/60R15's. Wheels are 15x8 Kelsey-Hayes with 3 7/8" back spacing- the factory 4x4 steel wheels. They don't rub anywhere, but there's not much room left. Stock fender lips and inner wells. Stab bars help keep it from rolling. 295's WOULD rub. Attached Images

04-29-2015, 03:27 PM	#7
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 285-70-15 on steelies I got lucky and found a set 285-70-15 on CL. the guy had them on a roadster but the were a little big. I picked them up at a steal of $200.00 less then 100 miles on them.. This was a test fit. I will need to move my inner wheel well up about two inches and install my new PB track bar. But other then that they fit nice. Love that look !!! Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

04-29-2015, 04:18 PM	#8
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: 285-70-15 on steelies ol_skool_chevy, is the rim in the picture above from Cinderella? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

04-29-2015, 06:08 PM	#9
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 285-70-15 on steelies Clearly i didn't fit it with a rim. I just wanted to see if it was going to fit the wheel well is all........Im using the 15x8 steelies.. __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

04-29-2015, 06:16 PM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 285-70-15 on steelies http://discounttirecenters.com/produ...E=&prodID=3778 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cok-629711/overview/ __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-29-2015, 07:09 PM	#11
joe dirt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: portland oregon Posts: 292	Re: 285-70-15 on steelies looks pretty good with the white letters out...meaty!



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