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threeonthetree · 02-16-2012, 11:30 PM

Whats in your option the best tire option for stock rims 7''

im thinking of going with a 205/75/15

chevykevy · 02-16-2012, 11:40 PM

I am not sure and others wil chime in but I think 235/75-15 looks good too.

Delo69 · 02-17-2012, 12:06 AM

I just put 235/75/15's on my stock Steelies.

threeonthetree · 02-17-2012, 12:07 AM

Those look good!

camrycurt · 02-17-2012, 10:09 AM

If you're trying to match the stock tire appearance, I found that a 215/75 15 tire came closest to matching the look of the stock H78 x 15 tires. But the stock rims on my 70 C10 are 5.5" wide, so if you have 7" rims the tires will sit a little wider and shorter.

I also found that different makes and models of tire looked different even when they were all the same 215/75 15 size. Some were taller and some shorter and wider, so it's best to check the manufacturers specs to see what they say the mounted dimensions will be.

It's not a great picture of the tires, but you can see my truck with the 215s in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&postcount=44

Hope that helps!

chevykevy · 02-17-2012, 01:00 PM

Delo 69,

What are those dog dish caps your running? Nice....

threeonthetree · 02-20-2012, 10:54 PM

i just want a tall skinny looking tire that is gonna have low rolling Resistance and im on a budget and i want to keep it cheap.

i feel that 205/75/15 will look good anybody running this? gotta pic?

and what size were the stock rims in 1969 15x5?7?

i have only 2 rims right now. gonna have to call the junk yards.

threeonthetree · 02-20-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by camrycurt

It's not a great picture of the tires, but you can see my truck with the 215s in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&postcount=44

Hope that helps!

Yeah it does I like the look of that. my truck also has a drop on it.
the caps are sick too here is a pic of what i got 4 miss match tires that i picked out of the garbage. 225/70/15front and 205/75/15rear and i like the look of the rear. just wondering if this is a common size or if someone is running all 4? what do you guys think?

Newtz67 · 02-20-2012, 11:07 PM

I was just about to ask the same question. I was wanting to know the stock size of tire on my 68 1/2 ton burb.

threeonthetree · 02-20-2012, 11:23 PM

anybody know the sttoocker size?

thinking of going with this
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Goodyear-Viva-2/1819185

PanelDeland · 02-21-2012, 11:55 AM

H78-15 as close as I can remember,though there were lots of options in other rim sizes also.

50bomb · 02-21-2012, 12:01 PM

235/75/15 would be best to go with if you want correct radial size stock. For Original look like Bias ply tires I heard 8.20 But correct me if I am wrong.

67swb72klb · 02-21-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chevykevy

Delo 69,

What are those dog dish caps your running? Nice....

look like old style s10 caps

blkcorvair · 02-21-2012, 02:31 PM

My 69 came with tire option 825-15 on the SPID
On the cross reference chart I came up with
G78-15
P215-75R15
P225-70R15

I ended up with P225-75R15 but they came off my aunts Jeep Cherokee Sport after she total it with only 5 miles on the new tires. I do like the size and look though. I wanted something taller to fill the openings with No whitewalls.

C/10 King · 02-21-2012, 05:20 PM

I vote for Cokers 235/75/15.

threeonthetree · 02-21-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

I vote for Cokers 235/75/15.

They all look great on coker's
man it'd be nice if i had the money

235 is prettty wide

im looking for something skinny like this.

Delo69 · 02-22-2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevykevy

Delo 69,

What are those dog dish caps your running? Nice....

They are S10/Astro van caps..I removed the black paint that was on them and repainted to try and match my truck.

Here is a link of what I started with..took some time but the wheels and caps turned out great in my opionion.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...74#post5109674

rsavage · 02-22-2012, 08:25 PM

Stock rims were 6" wide. Are you measuring them from inside the bead to inside the bead?
235 75 15 won't look too wide once they are on the truck IMO.

threeonthetree · 02-23-2012, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsavage

Stock rims were 6" wide. Are you measuring them from inside the bead to inside the bead?
235 75 15 won't look too wide once they are on the truck IMO.

Yeah im a idiot stockers were 5.5 or 6'' wide

went with 215/75/15

hope they look good. got a good deal on them

295 for four new!!

camrycurt · 02-23-2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threeonthetree

went with 215/75/15

hope they look good. got a good deal on them

295 for four new!!

Cool! Make sure you post up some pics when you get them installed.

Steve Hafner · 02-23-2012, 12:20 PM

. . . .

My 70 has: 235 x 75 x 15's on stock wheels.

I'd like to have a couple sizes larger, to "fill" the wheel wells a little more, but that's as big as I could find in this size whitewall.

. . . .

50bomb · 02-23-2012, 03:11 PM

I say if ya want to fill them in just go alil taller 235/80 or 85.

threeonthetree · 02-23-2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camrycurt

Cool! Make sure you post up some pics when you get them installed.

will do
got 2 more rims so all i got to do is paint em up and get em swapped

wat do you guys think white walls out or black walls?

trucks in picture above black oneee

let me know wat u think.

camrycurt · 02-24-2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threeonthetree

wat do you guys think white walls out or black walls?

I personally like the white walls for a stock truck. I just think that's a classic look.

threeonthetree · 02-29-2012, 10:49 PM

well i did black wall out installed them at school my brother still goes to.

Now start melting!

02-16-2012, 11:30 PM	#1
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	best tire size for stock rims Whats in your option the best tire option for stock rims 7'' im thinking of going with a 205/75/15

02-16-2012, 11:40 PM	#2
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: best tire size for stock rims I am not sure and others wil chime in but I think 235/75-15 looks good too.

02-17-2012, 12:06 AM	#3
Delo69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 62	Re: best tire size for stock rims I just put 235/75/15's on my stock Steelies. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________ Dennis 1969 C10 250 w/3 on the tree - project/weekend warrior 2010 Subaru Impreza - daily driver

02-17-2012, 12:07 AM	#4
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: best tire size for stock rims Those look good!

02-17-2012, 10:09 AM	#5
camrycurt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 420	Re: best tire size for stock rims If you're trying to match the stock tire appearance, I found that a 215/75 15 tire came closest to matching the look of the stock H78 x 15 tires. But the stock rims on my 70 C10 are 5.5" wide, so if you have 7" rims the tires will sit a little wider and shorter. I also found that different makes and models of tire looked different even when they were all the same 215/75 15 size. Some were taller and some shorter and wider, so it's best to check the manufacturers specs to see what they say the mounted dimensions will be. It's not a great picture of the tires, but you can see my truck with the 215s in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&postcount=44 Hope that helps! __________________ Curt 1970 C/10, 250 L6 with Rochester BV carb, SM465 4 speed, 3.73 open rear

02-17-2012, 01:00 PM	#6
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: best tire size for stock rims Delo 69, What are those dog dish caps your running? Nice....

02-20-2012, 10:54 PM	#7
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: best tire size for stock rims i just want a tall skinny looking tire that is gonna have low rolling Resistance and im on a budget and i want to keep it cheap. i feel that 205/75/15 will look good anybody running this? gotta pic? and what size were the stock rims in 1969 15x5?7? i have only 2 rims right now. gonna have to call the junk yards.

02-20-2012, 11:07 PM	#9
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: best tire size for stock rims I was just about to ask the same question. I was wanting to know the stock size of tire on my 68 1/2 ton burb. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

02-20-2012, 11:23 PM	#10
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: best tire size for stock rims anybody know the sttoocker size? thinking of going with this http://www.walmart.com/ip/Goodyear-Viva-2/1819185

02-21-2012, 11:55 AM	#11
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: best tire size for stock rims H78-15 as close as I can remember,though there were lots of options in other rim sizes also. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-21-2012, 12:01 PM	#12
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: best tire size for stock rims 235/75/15 would be best to go with if you want correct radial size stock. For Original look like Bias ply tires I heard 8.20 But correct me if I am wrong.

02-21-2012, 02:31 PM	#14
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 792	Re: best tire size for stock rims My 69 came with tire option 825-15 on the SPID On the cross reference chart I came up with G78-15 P215-75R15 P225-70R15 I ended up with P225-75R15 but they came off my aunts Jeep Cherokee Sport after she total it with only 5 miles on the new tires. I do like the size and look though. I wanted something taller to fill the openings with No whitewalls.

02-21-2012, 05:20 PM	#15
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: best tire size for stock rims I vote for Cokers 235/75/15. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

02-22-2012, 08:25 PM	#18
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: best tire size for stock rims Stock rims were 6" wide. Are you measuring them from inside the bead to inside the bead? 235 75 15 won't look too wide once they are on the truck IMO. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-23-2012, 12:20 PM	#21
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: best tire size for stock rims . . . . My 70 has: 235 x 75 x 15's on stock wheels. I'd like to have a couple sizes larger, to "fill" the wheel wells a little more, but that's as big as I could find in this size whitewall. . . . . Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526



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02-23-2012, 03:11 PM	#22
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: best tire size for stock rims I say if ya want to fill them in just go alil taller 235/80 or 85.

02-29-2012, 10:49 PM	#25
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: best tire size for stock rims well i did black wall out installed them at school my brother still goes to. Now start melting! __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

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