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krue · 11-04-2012, 06:18 PM

It's time to get the Green Booger (70 GMC half ton swb) back on the road. I plan on keeping it stock ride height and want to run rally's with a taller tire (don't like a big empty wheel well), so I need to know what size tire to get and pics if possible. Thanks!

SC C-10 · 11-04-2012, 06:24 PM

Mine is lowered with slots now, but before I restored and lowered it I was running the 6-lug rallys with 255-70-15 BFG's. Looked right with the stock height.

kcsa75 · 11-04-2012, 07:03 PM

Mine are 215/75/15 with 5-lug rallies. It's going to be time for new rubber come spring and I'll probably go with something a little taller.

BTW, I discoverd that the bigger tires will affect your speedometer. According the gps app on my iPhone, the speedometer is 4 mph slow.

Rob H. · 11-04-2012, 07:48 PM

Running 30x9.5 on 15x8 American Racing wheels. I had 31x10.5 on it before but picked up this set used for only $20!

gotchamel · 11-04-2012, 08:42 PM

275/60/15 all the way around on 15x 8 wheels,stock suspension.

**Boog** · 11-04-2012, 08:54 PM

Hey Krue. Been a while.
A 255/70/15 works well on 8" rallys. I believe they're 29" tall. I have them on 8" Outlaws on my 69 right now. It's a good look.

krue · 11-05-2012, 08:02 AM

Thanks guys keep them coming.

Wrenchbender Ret · 11-05-2012, 11:17 AM

235r75x15 on 7 in wheels.

longbed67 · 11-05-2012, 04:28 PM

Heres a few shots at stock height with 225/75 R15's

50bomb · 11-05-2012, 05:18 PM

I plan on putting the 225/75/15 on my Original steelies.

Square_78 · 11-05-2012, 10:34 PM

Mine had 235/75r15 on it when i bought it. It was a nice size for stock height.

travisfraughton · 11-05-2012, 10:43 PM

I just swapped from the 275 60 15 's that I had on there since it was lowered. I brought it back up to stock height, and just wanted something a little taller, got a set of 255 70 15 's now and I like the look better at stock height. they are a little taller and a little less wide. although when it was low those 275 60 15's looked really nice. I think it looks about right stock height with the 255 70 15's.

krue · 11-06-2012, 04:19 AM

I'm calling about these later today.
http://hattiesburg.craigslist.org/pts/3388033155.html

lolo33 · 11-06-2012, 09:34 AM

275/60X15 for rear - 255/60X15 for front on 15X8' rally wheels.

Daner · 11-06-2012, 02:10 PM

I used 225 75/r16 on my 16 inch rims. Had 31/7.5 on it before, narrow but they would rub on sharp turns.

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11-04-2012, 06:18 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	For people running stock height, what tire size It's time to get the Green Booger (70 GMC half ton swb) back on the road. I plan on keeping it stock ride height and want to run rally's with a taller tire (don't like a big empty wheel well), so I need to know what size tire to get and pics if possible. Thanks! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-04-2012, 06:24 PM	#2
SC C-10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina Posts: 128	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size Mine is lowered with slots now, but before I restored and lowered it I was running the 6-lug rallys with 255-70-15 BFG's. Looked right with the stock height. __________________ 1969 C-10 short step 1981 CJ7 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4X4 1939 Cadillac LaSalle sedan 1950 Allis Chalmers B 1998 Bullet 21 XD 300 Merc/water hot rod

11-04-2012, 07:03 PM	#3
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size Mine are 215/75/15 with 5-lug rallies. It's going to be time for new rubber come spring and I'll probably go with something a little taller. BTW, I discoverd that the bigger tires will affect your speedometer. According the gps app on my iPhone, the speedometer is 4 mph slow. Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

11-04-2012, 07:48 PM	#4
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size Running 30x9.5 on 15x8 American Racing wheels. I had 31x10.5 on it before but picked up this set used for only $20! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

11-04-2012, 08:42 PM	#5
gotchamel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: islamorada fl. Posts: 466	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size 275/60/15 all the way around on 15x 8 wheels,stock suspension.

11-04-2012, 08:54 PM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,661	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size Hey Krue. Been a while. A 255/70/15 works well on 8" rallys. I believe they're 29" tall. I have them on 8" Outlaws on my 69 right now. It's a good look. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-05-2012, 08:02 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size Thanks guys keep them coming. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-05-2012, 11:17 AM	#8
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size 235r75x15 on 7 in wheels. Attached Images

11-05-2012, 04:28 PM	#9
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size Heres a few shots at stock height with 225/75 R15's Attached Images __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

11-05-2012, 05:18 PM	#10
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size I plan on putting the 225/75/15 on my Original steelies. __________________ Stovebolt-It is painted

11-05-2012, 10:34 PM	#11
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size Mine had 235/75r15 on it when i bought it. It was a nice size for stock height. Attached Images __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

11-05-2012, 10:43 PM	#12
travisfraughton Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: provo, ut Posts: 69	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size I just swapped from the 275 60 15 's that I had on there since it was lowered. I brought it back up to stock height, and just wanted something a little taller, got a set of 255 70 15 's now and I like the look better at stock height. they are a little taller and a little less wide. although when it was low those 275 60 15's looked really nice. I think it looks about right stock height with the 255 70 15's. __________________ 1970 lwb hugger orange. 454 duel fuel cng and gasoline. 1990 Ford F-250 Lariat 2008 Mazda3

11-06-2012, 04:19 AM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size I'm calling about these later today. http://hattiesburg.craigslist.org/pts/3388033155.html __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-06-2012, 09:34 AM	#14
lolo33 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Givors - FRANCE Posts: 109	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size 275/60X15 for rear - 255/60X15 for front on 15X8' rally wheels. Attached Images __________________ '70 C10 shortbed - 350 Edelbrock equipped - 4/1 headers - 3" flowmaster exausts '07 MUSTANG V8 convertible - CAI Spectre - Brembo's - 3" flowmaster exhausts

11-06-2012, 02:10 PM	#15
Daner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wildrose, North Dakota Posts: 300	Re: For people running stock height, what tire size I used 225 75/r16 on my 16 inch rims. Had 31/7.5 on it before, narrow but they would rub on sharp turns. New Old __________________ Dane 67 Chevy Fleet 250/4 speed 1/2 ton 68 Chevy 250/4 speed 1/2 ton for parts 49 GMC Grain truck 235 1 1/2 ton 76 Chevy 350/4 speed 1/2 ton



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