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Re: Those dang tire size one more time. Denny Graham #1129161 10/12/2015 9:31 PM
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 Kenosha, Wisconsin C CJDublu Shop Shark
CJDublu Shop Shark C Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 Kenosha, Wisconsin	How wide are the stock wheels on a 47.2? ~Justin 1937 Chevy 1/2-ton "Wylburr Clyde" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures on Google My Grandfather bought it new and Dad drove it through highschool. The 3rd & 4th generations put it back on the road on 8/8/2015!

Re: Those dang tire size one more time. Denny Graham #1129163 10/12/2015 9:44 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Justin, 1948 would be the same as 1947 Advance-Design. 6" rim width was standard equipment. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/48100.htm Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Those dang tire size one more time. Denny Graham #1129201 10/13/2015 1:48 AM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 DANVILLE IL L LONGBOX55 'Bolter
LONGBOX55 'Bolter L Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 DANVILLE IL	Tim, I think you looked at the wrong page. Those are the tire specs. The wheel specs are on the next page. It shows the standard 16" wheel is 4", with a 4.5" option. Bill Burmeister

Re: Those dang tire size one more time. Denny Graham #1129203 10/13/2015 2:02 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Thanks, Bill Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Those dang tire size one more time. Denny Graham #1129276 10/13/2015 2:10 PM
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 Kenosha, Wisconsin C CJDublu Shop Shark
CJDublu Shop Shark C Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 Kenosha, Wisconsin	Thanks Bill and Tim. Are folks running 215s on 4 or 4.5" rims or are these being mounted on non-stock rims? Justin ~Justin 1937 Chevy 1/2-ton "Wylburr Clyde" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures on Google My Grandfather bought it new and Dad drove it through highschool. The 3rd & 4th generations put it back on the road on 8/8/2015!

Re: Those dang tire size one more time. Denny Graham #1132263 11/01/2015 1:24 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 24 Northern IL.Chicago area J JimmyBonz 'Bolter
JimmyBonz 'Bolter J Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 24 Northern IL.Chicago area	I ended up getting these at "Just Tires" 'Kellys' Safari's 235/85/16.Ride is Awesome,Profile is Perfect and I got New 8-Lug 1 pc Rims from "Redneck Trailer Supply",Paint em to Match and You are 'Good to Go' This is what's on MY 50' 3600 Long Bed......Hope that helps. Jimmy Gatz

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