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angertheloner · 12-03-2014, 07:36 PM

I've had my '85 C20 2WD for a while now and have had the same 265/70r16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires on 6.5 inch wide dog dish wheels. I've liked them, but now want something more street. I have the opportunity to buy some American Racing Outlaw II wheels in 16x9, but can't find the tires that I want.

Any suggestions?
Is the 9 inch too wide without cutting or rubbing?
What street tires would fit without being too tall?

I was thinking somewhere along the lines of 285/60r16 in the back and 285/50r16 in the front, but I can't find any tires in that size. Am I being unreasonable?

What do you guys run in a wide street tire?

Please help, I'm ready for a change. This is what my baby looks like now.

12-03-2014, 07:36 PM	#1
angertheloner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ATX Posts: 31	Tire Help: Looking for a wider tire and wheels I've had my '85 C20 2WD for a while now and have had the same 265/70r16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires on 6.5 inch wide dog dish wheels. I've liked them, but now want something more street. I have the opportunity to buy some American Racing Outlaw II wheels in 16x9, but can't find the tires that I want. Any suggestions? Is the 9 inch too wide without cutting or rubbing? What street tires would fit without being too tall? I was thinking somewhere along the lines of 285/60r16 in the back and 285/50r16 in the front, but I can't find any tires in that size. Am I being unreasonable? What do you guys run in a wide street tire? Please help, I'm ready for a change. This is what my baby looks like now. Attached Images __________________ There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't. __________________ 1985 C20 Scottsdale 350/SM465 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 3 on the Tree (sold)