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Botietruck · 04-01-2006, 11:39 PM

I am starting to look at tires and need some input from others. My truck is a
'71 stepside. I am going back with the original 505 green color with white wheels and dog dish caps with the botie in the center. It will be pretty much stock. I'mm looking for a tire that will compliment the stock truck. Any ideas from anyone that's been through this already?

Thanks!

**truckdude239** · 04-01-2006, 11:45 PM

ummm if you running 15s i recomend a p235/75r15xl (xl = extral load) lt235/75r15 like a load range c or d

Botietruck · 04-02-2006, 12:22 AM

Yeah, I am running the 235's, would like to have some ideas of tire brand...what looks better, tread pattern, etc. I don't want a rough terrain tire, but I really don't want a sissy looking tire either.

Karl Hoh · 04-02-2006, 12:31 AM

Goodyear Wrangler GR-S 31-10.5 I got a set from my father inlaw( good used) nice thread, bit taller than 235's, look fuller in the wheel wells.
My 2 cents.

qksilver · 04-02-2006, 12:42 AM

I have used yokohama tires for the last 11 years.
Excellent tread mileage, great in the rain, reasonable price many different styles, sizes to fit truck

**pjmoreland** · 04-02-2006, 01:05 AM

I think BF Goodrich Radial TA's look good on our trucks.

powell72 · 04-02-2006, 01:11 AM

I second the BFG T/A's.

**truckdude239** · 04-02-2006, 10:56 AM

if you want an good tread i recomend the bfgoodrich radial longtails t/a 50 k mileage warrtnery and will hold up well onh our trucks i looked at work this morning when i went in for a few hours and can't find any raidal t/as in a 235/75r15 ( tire tech for sam's lub tire and battery center)

Lippyp · 04-02-2006, 12:35 PM

I have the BFG Long Trails on my truck and they're great, much quieter than the all-terrains that were on there before but still enough tread to give some grip if you ever find yourself on grass/dirt etc

04-01-2006, 11:39 PM	#1
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Need help on tire brand I am starting to look at tires and need some input from others. My truck is a '71 stepside. I am going back with the original 505 green color with white wheels and dog dish caps with the botie in the center. It will be pretty much stock. I'mm looking for a tire that will compliment the stock truck. Any ideas from anyone that's been through this already? Thanks! __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

04-01-2006, 11:45 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Need help on tire brand ummm if you running 15s i recomend a p235/75r15xl (xl = extral load) lt235/75r15 like a load range c or d __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 04-01-2006 at 11:46 PM.

04-02-2006, 12:22 AM	#3
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Need help on tire brand Yeah, I am running the 235's, would like to have some ideas of tire brand...what looks better, tread pattern, etc. I don't want a rough terrain tire, but I really don't want a sissy looking tire either. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

04-02-2006, 12:31 AM	#4
Karl Hoh A little east of nowhere Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: LaBroquerie,Manitoba Canada Posts: 168	Re: Need help on tire brand Goodyear Wrangler GR-S 31-10.5 I got a set from my father inlaw( good used) nice thread, bit taller than 235's, look fuller in the wheel wells. My 2 cents. __________________ 68 C10 250 4spd 69 C20 327 4spd 69 910 250 3spd 80 K10 350 4spd 76 C60 366 5spd school bus "THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN BREAK THAT SOMEONE CAN'T BE PAID TO REPAIR"

04-02-2006, 12:42 AM	#5
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Need help on tire brand I have used yokohama tires for the last 11 years. Excellent tread mileage, great in the rain, reasonable price many different styles, sizes to fit truck

04-02-2006, 01:05 AM	#6
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,241	Re: Need help on tire brand I think BF Goodrich Radial TA's look good on our trucks.

04-02-2006, 01:11 AM	#7
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Need help on tire brand I second the BFG T/A's. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-02-2006, 10:56 AM	#8
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Need help on tire brand if you want an good tread i recomend the bfgoodrich radial longtails t/a 50 k mileage warrtnery and will hold up well onh our trucks i looked at work this morning when i went in for a few hours and can't find any raidal t/as in a 235/75r15 ( tire tech for sam's lub tire and battery center) __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 04-02-2006 at 11:13 AM.

04-02-2006, 12:35 PM	#9
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Need help on tire brand I have the BFG Long Trails on my truck and they're great, much quieter than the all-terrains that were on there before but still enough tread to give some grip if you ever find yourself on grass/dirt etc __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission



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