Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
04-25-2013, 09:15 PM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: plaistow NH
Posts: 91
|
tire size width question.
my truck came with 31x10.5x15 wild country txr and the rears are shot.. I picked up a set of general grabber at2 in 31x10.5x15 and they seem way smaller then the wild country tires.
the truck has stock suspension and really liked the meaty look of the wild country txr. I was wondering if anyone knew of any tires that are still in production that are meatier then the generals. here is a picture of the truck with the wild country's any help would be great thanks kevin
__________________
1986 chevy k10 silverado rust free from oregon 350 crate big cam,headers and 2.5" duals with an x pipe. 2001 subaru 2.5 rs with a full wrx sti swap track car project 1991 Lexus Ls400 rwd drift toy 2012 lexus is350 awd daily driver |
04-25-2013, 10:03 PM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: cibolo tx
Posts: 1,033
|
Re: tire size width question.
Those look like 12.50s. Put a 12.50 tire on it.
Posted via Mobile Device |
04-25-2013, 11:52 PM | #3 |
20' Daredevil (Ret)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
Posts: 13,497
|
Re: tire size width question.
As you found, actual tire dimensions can vary from one brand to another. You can often get measurements on a manufacturer's website. Also, http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp lists the specs of the tires they carry.
__________________
- Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay |
04-26-2013, 08:42 PM | #4 | ||
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: plaistow NH
Posts: 91
|
Re: tire size width question.
Quote:
I'll look for some 12.50's I just don't want to rub. Quote:
I'll look into the specs of the wider tires and see if they match the wild country's. thanks
__________________
1986 chevy k10 silverado rust free from oregon 350 crate big cam,headers and 2.5" duals with an x pipe. 2001 subaru 2.5 rs with a full wrx sti swap track car project 1991 Lexus Ls400 rwd drift toy 2012 lexus is350 awd daily driver |
||
04-26-2013, 08:47 PM | #5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Posts: 7,709
|
Re: tire size width question.
Tires are measured by "section width" not by tread width. As you have observed, there can be a wide variation in tread width within the same section width. Having been in the same situation, it won't be long before you get used to the new treads and decide it looks just fine.
__________________
44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax |
04-26-2013, 09:33 PM | #6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: plaistow NH
Posts: 91
|
Re: tire size width question.
ya true but I wish I could lift it a little and run 33's but then it won't fit in my garage lol.
I'll keep searching for a while right now it looks like the goodyears seem to run wider and the bf Goodrich and generals run narrower.
__________________
1986 chevy k10 silverado rust free from oregon 350 crate big cam,headers and 2.5" duals with an x pipe. 2001 subaru 2.5 rs with a full wrx sti swap track car project 1991 Lexus Ls400 rwd drift toy 2012 lexus is350 awd daily driver |
04-27-2013, 09:09 PM | #7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Posts: 7,709
|
Re: tire size width question.
I ran 33's with no lift on my Jimmy for awhile. 33 14.5 Mickey Thompsons. On 8" rims, they rubbed on the springs in front when turning and inside of rear wheel wells. But on a 10" wheel with same offset would have been fine. 12.5 shouldn't be a problem at all.
__________________
44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax |
04-28-2013, 09:49 PM | #8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: plaistow NH
Posts: 91
|
Re: tire size width question.
after some research on what other people are running and a little measuring of the 31x10.50 wild country's they are really close to 33x12.50 which is kind of odd.
but going to try to find a half way decent used set on craigslist before buying new one's incase they rub. thanks for help from everyone.
__________________
1986 chevy k10 silverado rust free from oregon 350 crate big cam,headers and 2.5" duals with an x pipe. 2001 subaru 2.5 rs with a full wrx sti swap track car project 1991 Lexus Ls400 rwd drift toy 2012 lexus is350 awd daily driver |
Bookmarks |
|
|