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#594038 11/20/2009 9:23 AM
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Hi, just wondering if anyone can help. I need to find out what tire size (width, profile height and diameter) and wheel size (diameter and width) was originally fitted on a 1962 Chevrolet 1/2ton Fleetside truck? Any help appriciated.

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6.70x15 - 4-6 ply
6.50x16 -6 ply

A modern radial replacement would be anywhere from a 205/75r15 or 16 up to maybe a 245. I would think a 225/ 75R 15 or 16 would be a pretty good fit.

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Thanks k10, what profile would the original tires have had? Equvalent to a 75 you think?

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The base 6.70-15 works out to a 215/75/15 in a modern tire. The optional 6.00-16is a little trickier, as there isn't a direct size match in a modern tire. Closest is a 215/75/16, whcih is just a tad wider and about a 1/4" taller. That size is obsolete, however.
As far as the OE profile, it was closer to a 100% aspect ratio, with the sidewall being about the same hight as the section width. You won't find any modern tires with that aspect ratio.
The OE rims ran from 5.5" to 6.0", which can limit how big you can go. With the 15" rims, I would suggest going with no bigger than a 235/75/15, and then only with the 6" wide rim. That tire has the best availability and selection. Anything bigger will require a wider rim. Fortunatly, 7" and 8" rims are readily available in 6 lug.


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5600 gvw 1/2t's came with 17.5 wheels


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