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08-23-2014, 10:14 AM
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15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Ok guys I need some opinions. I just got back my rims back from powder coating and they look awesome. But, I now need to figure out what tires to put on them. They are 15x6 steels so I'm looking to run either a 33x9.50 or a 33x10.50. I rly like the old pizza cutter look but can't find anything in the size I need. So, let's see what you all are running tire wise on your steelies. Any input would be awesome!!!
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08-23-2014, 10:17 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Btw here are my rims!
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08-23-2014, 12:02 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
I'm running 235/85R16 pizza cutters. I don't know the width of the rims. I really need to do what you have done and get them stripped and powder coated.
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08-23-2014, 01:37 PM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Those wheels look great. I wasn't able to find 33" tires that fit the stock width 15" steel wheels on my 72 1/2t 4wd GMC so located a set of 15x8 steel wheels. You may have better luck though. A 30" set of tires will fit.
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08-24-2014, 08:43 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Here s mine. 31X10.50, on 8" X15" ralleye wheels. Actually measure 33"....wheels state you can mount tire between 7" to 9" wide
 20140823_121245 by  20140823_121233 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people/97391199@N06/]
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08-24-2014, 11:06 PM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
That really looks good Jim.
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08-25-2014, 08:06 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
I gotta believe that a 10.50 will fit on a 6 wheel. The only issues being possible uneven wear, and maybe if I air down the possibility of rolling the bead off. I know it's not recomended, but no one said you can't mount 33x10.50 on a 15x6 wheel. Has any one here done it?
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08-25-2014, 09:02 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
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That s the $20.00 tire from you re barn find Quote:
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08-26-2014, 10:41 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Here are 33x1050 bfgs on 15x6's
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08-26-2014, 10:44 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Sorry...here is the pic
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08-26-2014, 06:11 PM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
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Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim |
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08-26-2014, 06:15 PM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
hopefully I can keep it on its feet! cant figure out how to get the pics to show up correctly...
btw...yes I need/want a roll bar (hickey) and would buy/ship one if there is one out there... |
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08-27-2014, 09:39 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
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Maybe a mod. can rotate
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08-31-2014, 12:41 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
This is one of my favorite trucks! I'm also getting my 15x6 Steelies powder coated. I'm going with a 10.50 width tire as well. I just love the Steelies with dog dishes and pizza cutters.
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08-31-2014, 10:16 AM
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Carpe manana
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Huh - the minimum recommended wheel width for 33x10.5 BFG ATs is 7" (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bfg-63540/overview/), which is why I purchased a set of 15x8 steelies. Will the tire shop balk at installing on a 6" wheel?
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08-31-2014, 11:11 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Senorx - thanks for the compliment
DeadheadNM - the shop did not balk installing them at all. I actually like the look of the 1050 tire on the 6 rim... |
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08-31-2014, 11:32 AM
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Carpe manana
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
I agree - look great! I would have mounted a 33" set of tires on my stock steelies if I knew the folks at the tire shop would do so. Now I'm stuck with my 8" steelies - happy problem I guess...
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08-31-2014, 12:44 PM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
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Post up some more pictures too, Deadhead. I can look at your K5 for days. Loving the K5 journey so far. Next month I will be taking my Steelies to get powder coated and get me some new BFG AT KOs. I managed to secure a set of period correct dog dishes a couple of months ago too. I also have the parts below ready to go under the hood. I have the bug really bad! |
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08-31-2014, 12:47 PM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
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08-31-2014, 12:49 PM
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Carpe manana
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Nice! Thanks! Glad it's coming together so well. Please post pics once wheels are bolted on - would like to see. Best, Pete
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09-01-2014, 01:02 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Señorx-I will see what I have as far as pics and get some more up for you...it's still 110deg here and she hasn't been out of the garage in months.
Deadhead-I like the 8s also, I am sure there are plenty of guys who would trade you out if you really wanted. I know a bunch of guys down here that race the baja 500/1000 and they always go with a skinnier rim, keeps the bead tighter...not that I'm hitting any whoopdedoos in my k5 going to get ice cream! Btw- floated the upper Clark Fork a couple days last weekend out of Missoula...love Montana. |
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09-01-2014, 07:00 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Not a Blazer but here's a pic of my old 68 with 33x9.00 Kelly Springfield ATs on 15x6 wheels.
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09-01-2014, 07:01 AM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Another
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09-01-2014, 10:22 AM
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Carpe manana
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
That's a great look - I like the 9" better than the 10.5" I have now. I went to Kelly's website but don't see a 33" light truck tire for a 15" rim listed anymore.
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09-01-2014, 07:44 PM
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Re: 15x6 6 lug steelie project/ tire options/ help
Well guys i ended going with the 34x950r15 tsl super swamper, i think they look great! Let me know what you think..
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