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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,300 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,300 | Just an FYI post, I installed LT215/85 R16 tires on the 1954 3604 yesterday and wanted to just agree with so many who had recommended this size tire........the steering is greatly improved and the ride is a lot smoother, the same old bumpy roads seem a lot smoother. The 235/65 R16 tires were a real pain when trying to steer the truck from a dead start.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,066 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,066 | Dusty, I am trying to decide on tires and wheels for my '50 3600 and appreciate your feedback on the improvement from the LT215/85 R16 tires.
What width rim are you using these on? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 765 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 765 | I bought the same size for my build. Looking forward to taking the first drive on them hopefully later this summer.
~ John in Utah 1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engineHere We GoFollow in his DITY Bay- If you think about it, it has been one year ago today!
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 | LT 215/85 R16 tires fit very nicely on stock 4 1/2" rims. I run mine tubeless. I started with sand blasted rims and epoxied the rivets from the inside of the rims. I then epoxy primed and painted the rims.
I have two 3100s with this done to them and for several years now, they never lose air.
Last edited by 52Carl; 05/07/2025 8:43 PM.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,300 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,300 | WICruiser - the Rims are 6" wide.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,066 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,066 | Thank you Dusty. My current rims are not a viable option so I need to obtain both rims and tires. Others have suggested 5" rims over 6" but most of the tires I have reviewed specs for are measured on a 6" rim so I am glad to hear that you are happy with your combination. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2024 Posts: 64 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2024 Posts: 64 | Thank you Dusty. My current rims are not a viable option so I need to obtain both rims and tires. Others have suggested 5" rims over 6" but most of the tires I have reviewed specs for are measured on a 6" rim so I am glad to hear that you are happy with your combination. I’m in exactly the same boat with ‘55.2 3600. I like the idea 235/85’s for the larger diameter to drop my rpm’s a bit, maybe power steering is in order. Good info here.
Geoff
1955 2nd Series 3600 235 cid, 4 sp. - Current
1979 Chevy K10 350 cid 4 sp -Sold
1955 2nd Series Wide Window 283 cid 3 sp - Totaled
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,300 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,300 | Rusted Nut - one of the very first noticeable differences with the narrower tires 215 vs. 235 was the steering wheel effort, big difference with the 215. My "turning from a static start" is greatly improved. My recommendation - the closer to the original footprint, the better.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Dec 2024 Posts: 64 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2024 Posts: 64 | Rusted Nut - one of the very first noticeable differences with the narrower tires 215 vs. 235 was the steering wheel effort, big difference with the 215. My "turning from a static start" is greatly improved. My recommendation - the closer to the original footprint, the better. What type of wheels are you running? Where did you purchase them. Thanks for the info.
Geoff
1955 2nd Series 3600 235 cid, 4 sp. - Current
1979 Chevy K10 350 cid 4 sp -Sold
1955 2nd Series Wide Window 283 cid 3 sp - Totaled
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,300 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,300 | Rusted Nut - I'll send you a Private Message.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,208 Moderator, Electrical Bay | | Moderator, Electrical Bay Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,208 | That lesser width on the 215/85R does make a notable difference and thanks much for posting and helping to clarify this.
~ Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
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