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What size tires for 16" rims?
#1207828 03/10/2017 6:55 PM
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Looking for truck tread type tires to fit 16x5 steel wheels. Any suggestions? Thanks
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Are you looking for modern tires or vintage style. (White wall, etc...)

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My 54 3100
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Not sure yet. For a 1930 REO truck cab that I'm turning into a panel truck with wood sides
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Cool, do you have a px?

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'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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I put a set of LT215 85R 16's on my 49 3100 w/stock rims and they've held air and perform very well.
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Thanks for the info. How do you post pics in here?
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You don't post pics in here, you link to them.

Also, this site is for old Chevy and GMC trucks. Your question is way off topic and should be in the Greasy Spoon. That is also where you should post your links.

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I just upgraded to some late model 16x7 8 bolts to get away from the original GM 15x5 split rims (no body wants to touch them in my town). I went with Firestone's Transforce LT215/85-16. Right at 30" tall...the 235s were too tall almost 32". I also wanted more of a truck pattern...these somewhat have that look but also had the very plain sidewalls I was looking for. I'm hoping to make this my daily driver so wanted to go the way of radials.

If you find a tire you like check tire rack or simple tire for the specs on acceptable rim diameter.

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