Having trouble locating tires for my 78 1/2 ton stepside. The tires on the front are 235 50 15s. Is this a discontinued size? Can't find them anywhere. I'd like to put the same size it has on it since it works. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
235 50 15
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The only tires I can find in that size are the Toyo Proxes R888R, which is a race track tire.
You may have to use 225/60-15 instead.
You may have to use 225/60-15 instead.
I think the first step is to check the wheel size. Generally wheels are marked on the back side. You are looking for something like: 6JJ
Stock 1978 C10's came with …… ah ….. well, Tire Rack says 225/75R15 102LI, but Tire Guides says GR78-15's on 6" wheels. The equivalent to a GR78-15 is P215/75R15 (more or less).
A 235/50R15 has an allowable rim width range of 6 1/2" to 8 1/2". So we really need to know what the wheel size is.
But as a suggestion, try going up in aspect ratio. Not only are the 235/50-15's a bit small for the truck (load carrying capacity wise), but they are also small in diameter. I would suggest a 235/70R15 as it is quite plentiful and much closer to the original diameter.
Stock 1978 C10's came with …… ah ….. well, Tire Rack says 225/75R15 102LI, but Tire Guides says GR78-15's on 6" wheels. The equivalent to a GR78-15 is P215/75R15 (more or less).
A 235/50R15 has an allowable rim width range of 6 1/2" to 8 1/2". So we really need to know what the wheel size is.
But as a suggestion, try going up in aspect ratio. Not only are the 235/50-15's a bit small for the truck (load carrying capacity wise), but they are also small in diameter. I would suggest a 235/70R15 as it is quite plentiful and much closer to the original diameter.
Unless you turned the Chevvy into a low rider, why would you even consider a 50 aspect ratio ? Stock was 78.
Not a lotta 15" tire sizes left. I have a '65 4-4-2 with 7.75 14 tires and a '68 L36 Corvette with something like 8.25 15.
14s are nearly extinct. Are you using Cokers for those obsolete sizes
Originally Posted by JeffKeryk
Not a lotta 15" tire sizes left. I have a '65 4-4-2 with 7.75 14 tires and a '68 L36 Corvette with something like 8.25 15.
8.25x15 was always a fav, back in the day
Not a lotta 15" tire sizes left. I have a '65 4-4-2 with 7.75 14 tires and a '68 L36 Corvette with something like 8.25 15.
8.25x15 was always a fav, back in the day
Originally Posted by andyd
Unless you turned the Chevvy into a low rider, why would you even consider a 50 aspect ratio ? Stock was 78.
I bought it this way. It's lowered yes. 295 50 15s on the back. I can find plenty of those.
Unless you turned the Chevvy into a low rider, why would you even consider a 50 aspect ratio ? Stock was 78.
I bought it this way. It's lowered yes. 295 50 15s on the back. I can find plenty of those.
Originally Posted by Malo83
I was running a 275/50/15 all the way around on my 83 Silverado for the longest time but since BFG discontinued them i can;t find them except in a race tire, my new setup is a 245/60/15 on the front and 295/50/15 on the back
Nice truck! Yea I'll probably have to do the same thing. BF Goodrich is what's on the front now.
I was running a 275/50/15 all the way around on my 83 Silverado for the longest time but since BFG discontinued them i can;t find them except in a race tire, my new setup is a 245/60/15 on the front and 295/50/15 on the back
Nice truck! Yea I'll probably have to do the same thing. BF Goodrich is what's on the front now.
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Originally Posted by JeffKeryk
Not a lotta 15" tire sizes left. I have a '65 4-4-2 with 7.75 14 tires and a '68 L36 Corvette with something like 8.25 15.
No kidding. I swapped my Caddy to 17's for that reason. My father in law is not sure how long before he has to do the same with his Pinto (Mustang 10-holes) and his Trans Am (15x8 Snowflakes).
Not a lotta 15" tire sizes left. I have a '65 4-4-2 with 7.75 14 tires and a '68 L36 Corvette with something like 8.25 15.
No kidding. I swapped my Caddy to 17's for that reason. My father in law is not sure how long before he has to do the same with his Pinto (Mustang 10-holes) and his Trans Am (15x8 Snowflakes).
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