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Gigem · 01-30-2021, 06:56 PM

Is there any better feeling that getting new shoes? Well, maybe...

Anyways, old tires were 17 years old, dry rotted and cheap when they were new. Put on some BF Goodrich Radial T/A's today. 255-70-15, same size as old tires.

rockyrivermark · 01-30-2021, 09:49 PM

I just did the same thing this past year. I think I went with a 275’s.
Gotta love hugger orange
RRM

**Grumpy old man** · 01-30-2021, 10:01 PM

Bf Goodrich t/a radials 255/70/15 , 8" wheels on back 7" wheels with 235/70/15 on front

**Steeveedee** · 01-30-2021, 11:23 PM

Nice shoes! I bought a set a few years ago that are probably aging out of safe usefulness, based on the established/assumed 5 year life. I'm considering selling them soon, so that someone can wear them out before they die a natural death.

67C10Step · 01-30-2021, 11:43 PM

Must have been new shoe day. Just got these today myself. Went with 255/70-15 as well.

Been working on this truck for two years coming May. Hope to have it on the road by the two year mark. Won’t have a slick paint job but it will be mobile.

**MikeB** · 01-31-2021, 10:25 PM

Man, those BFG Radial TA tires are getting asspensive! I have used Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires on my last 2 trucks.

**Boog** · 02-01-2021, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Must have been new shoe day. Just got these today myself. Went with 255/70-15 as well.

Been working on this truck for two years coming May. Hope to have it on the road by the two year mark. Won’t have a slick paint job but it will be mobile.

Yeah buddy. Now it's looking up sitting on the ground with new shoes.

67C10Step · 02-01-2021, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Yeah buddy. Now it's looking up sitting on the ground with new shoes.

Thanks, Jim. Finished up the power brake/front disc install over the weekend as well. Now to filling and bleeding to find all my leaks.

**Rich72C10** · 03-08-2021, 12:08 AM

Miss new shoes thread!

I got new 275/60 15 all around, plus the spear from the local Discount Tire store and I also installed my new KBY shocks right after that!

The tires I had before were also BFG that were just shy of 10 years old from the date stamp. Though they were "GT" and not T/A like they have now. I kind of like the "GT" lettering for "cool factor". LOL

I love how these rims/tires look. I know a lot of guys like lowering these trucks - personally I like the stock way it sets. I am pretty sure its higher now with the new shocks!

01-30-2021, 06:56 PM	#1
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	New shoes today! Is there any better feeling that getting new shoes? Well, maybe... Anyways, old tires were 17 years old, dry rotted and cheap when they were new. Put on some BF Goodrich Radial T/A's today. 255-70-15, same size as old tires. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

01-30-2021, 09:49 PM	#2
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: New shoes today! I just did the same thing this past year. I think I went with a 275’s. Gotta love hugger orange RRM Attached Images __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

01-30-2021, 10:01 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: New shoes today! Bf Goodrich t/a radials 255/70/15 , 8" wheels on back 7" wheels with 235/70/15 on front Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

01-30-2021, 11:23 PM	#4
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,132	Re: New shoes today! Nice shoes! I bought a set a few years ago that are probably aging out of safe usefulness, based on the established/assumed 5 year life. I'm considering selling them soon, so that someone can wear them out before they die a natural death. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-30-2021, 11:43 PM	#5
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,427	Re: New shoes today! Must have been new shoe day. Just got these today myself. Went with 255/70-15 as well. Been working on this truck for two years coming May. Hope to have it on the road by the two year mark. Won’t have a slick paint job but it will be mobile. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

01-31-2021, 10:25 PM	#6
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,435	Re: New shoes today! Man, those BFG Radial TA tires are getting asspensive! I have used Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires on my last 2 trucks. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

03-08-2021, 12:08 AM	#9
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,644	Re: New shoes today! Miss new shoes thread! I got new 275/60 15 all around, plus the spear from the local Discount Tire store and I also installed my new KBY shocks right after that! The tires I had before were also BFG that were just shy of 10 years old from the date stamp. Though they were "GT" and not T/A like they have now. I kind of like the "GT" lettering for "cool factor". LOL I love how these rims/tires look. I know a lot of guys like lowering these trucks - personally I like the stock way it sets. I am pretty sure its higher now with the new shocks! Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim



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