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Cethern · 07-13-2004, 11:18 PM

For some reason I think I have heard of ppl running 33's on 15x8's with no problem.
The reason I ask I would love to get rid of those ugly wheels I have on and add the 15x8's I'm getting from Randy. I will be going with a 4in lift someday hopfuly this late summer or early fall after I add a new soft top.
As anyone got by with this? I have seen some of the 2nd gen do it with all most rubbing.
Thanks guys.

Cethern

Huck · 07-14-2004, 08:17 AM

Here's the deal on lifts----and wheels. When I bought my blazer last month, it had 33" tires on 10" wheels with a 3" lift. I pulled the lift and swapped out the 10" wheels for 8" rallies. It does not rub and rides/handles better with a somewhat lower center of gravity. The 10" wheels spaced the tires out too far which required the PO to do the lift thing. when you drove down the road, dirt/mud/etc. would get thrown up onto the body exterior from the 10" wheels especially in the front where the wheel base is about 3" wider then the back.
Now when you think about it, the lift thing is more for show then go as the axels are still the same height from the ground with no lift, a 3" lift or a 6" lift. Unless you go for some giant tires, you axels stay about the same height from the ground.

Cethern · 07-14-2004, 09:27 AM

So it's a safe bet I can get by for a little bit before the 4in lift gets on. The wheels are 15x8 so they will not push out far.
Thanks for your input Huck

Cethern

bouncytruck · 07-14-2004, 11:40 AM

You probably won't be able to do any off-roading with 33's and no lift. My first K5 had 35's on a 4" lift and it was just fine. My '69 has a 6" lift with 35's. My '72 has a 4" lift with stock tires and there is tons of clearance. Eventually, I want to get some wider stock wheels and go to slightly larger tires, maybe up to 33's, but I've got 3.08's and don't feel like going to the expense to swap them out.

Cethern · 07-14-2004, 03:18 PM

Your right BT
With me on the road most all the time I doubt I'll even get to my favorite fishin hole. And for that I need 4wd so I guess it can wait for a short time. I guess it comes down to me really hateing the wheels and tires that are on it right now, Although good tires they are just way to small.
I had wanted to go with 35's but I have 3.73's and with no OD 33's and 3.73's mite workout pretty good.

Cethern

Big J · 07-14-2004, 03:54 PM

Heres a pic of jamie72's Blazer. It has 33x12.50s on 15x8 wheels with the stock suspension. Looks awesome, I think that size tire with no lift fits the wheel well perfect. I can't quite remember, but I think he said it doesn't rub.

**jamie72** · 07-14-2004, 04:28 PM

it does not rub...
jamie

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-14-2004, 04:32 PM

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**jamie72** · 07-14-2004, 08:13 PM

thanks luv...

Cethern · 07-22-2004, 09:49 PM

Great looking K5 Jamie72

When I get ready for tires I'll go that way for a little bit till the lift finds it's way into the money.

Cethern

bouncytruck · 07-22-2004, 11:06 PM

Keep in mind, not all 33" tires are actually 33" tall. Same goes for all sizes of tires. One brand may fit fine, the next may rub like crazy mad. The more aggressive the tread, the more likely they will rub (and possibly do some body damage!)

Cethern · 07-22-2004, 11:09 PM

Very true Bouncy

I was thinking on BFG AT's But I'm still up in the air on it.

BobbyK · 07-24-2004, 03:28 AM

My stock suspended 71 runs 15x8 stock rims and 33" rubber(actually mesure 32.5")
I flexed it out as much as i can with my stock suspension and have never had it rub.

*71 Blazer CST man* · 07-24-2004, 05:11 AM

Hey bobbyk, looking good once again, as usual!

vtblazer · 07-24-2004, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 71 Blazer CST man

Hey bobbyk, looking good once again, as usual!

This guy kills me...sweet blazer and the time to use it right!!

Big thumbs up to you BobbyK.
Mines barely seen a dirt road since it's been done...

I'm so ashamed.

BobbyK · 07-25-2004, 12:40 AM

Thanks guys...your makin me blush :p

bouncytruck · 07-25-2004, 11:57 PM

Wow, bobbyK. That's some great info. Do you know what the rear off-set is on the stock wheels? I've been thinking about getting some wider steel wheels so I can keep the stock hub-cabs but run a little wider tire, mayb even some 33's.

BobbyK · 07-26-2004, 05:39 AM

Well all the rims are the same.
You know I've never mesured them.They are stock rally rims that came on the 70+80's K5's.
Sorry I can't help further.

Blazer1970 · 07-26-2004, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Wow, bobbyK. That's some great info. Do you know what the rear off-set is on the stock wheels? I've been thinking about getting some wider steel wheels so I can keep the stock hub-cabs but run a little wider tire, mayb even some 33's.

The stock 15 X 8 6 lug truck rallies have about 3 1/2" of backspacing. I am also running those wheels with 33 X 12.50 BFG A/Ts on my stock Blazer.

Purs · 10-11-2004, 11:14 PM

mine didn't rub either with 33" tires on 8" Rally's and no lift....

BobbyK · 10-11-2004, 11:46 PM

Purs,I still can't believe you sold that sweet Blazer.

Purs · 10-12-2004, 08:07 AM

BobbyK, please don't remind me...

at least I'm on the lookout for another one now though...

07-13-2004, 11:18 PM	#1
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	33's with no lift? For some reason I think I have heard of ppl running 33's on 15x8's with no problem. The reason I ask I would love to get rid of those ugly wheels I have on and add the 15x8's I'm getting from Randy. I will be going with a 4in lift someday hopfuly this late summer or early fall after I add a new soft top. As anyone got by with this? I have seen some of the 2nd gen do it with all most rubbing. Thanks guys. Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

07-14-2004, 09:27 AM	#3
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	So it's a safe bet I can get by for a little bit before the 4in lift gets on. The wheels are 15x8 so they will not push out far. Thanks for your input Huck Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

07-14-2004, 11:40 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	You probably won't be able to do any off-roading with 33's and no lift. My first K5 had 35's on a 4" lift and it was just fine. My '69 has a 6" lift with 35's. My '72 has a 4" lift with stock tires and there is tons of clearance. Eventually, I want to get some wider stock wheels and go to slightly larger tires, maybe up to 33's, but I've got 3.08's and don't feel like going to the expense to swap them out. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-14-2004, 03:18 PM	#5
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	Your right BT With me on the road most all the time I doubt I'll even get to my favorite fishin hole. And for that I need 4wd so I guess it can wait for a short time. I guess it comes down to me really hateing the wheels and tires that are on it right now, Although good tires they are just way to small. I had wanted to go with 35's but I have 3.73's and with no OD 33's and 3.73's mite workout pretty good. Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

07-14-2004, 03:54 PM	#6
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Heres a pic of jamie72's Blazer. It has 33x12.50s on 15x8 wheels with the stock suspension. Looks awesome, I think that size tire with no lift fits the wheel well perfect. I can't quite remember, but I think he said it doesn't rub. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

07-14-2004, 08:17 AM	#2
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Here's the deal on lifts----and wheels. When I bought my blazer last month, it had 33" tires on 10" wheels with a 3" lift. I pulled the lift and swapped out the 10" wheels for 8" rallies. It does not rub and rides/handles better with a somewhat lower center of gravity. The 10" wheels spaced the tires out too far which required the PO to do the lift thing. when you drove down the road, dirt/mud/etc. would get thrown up onto the body exterior from the 10" wheels especially in the front where the wheel base is about 3" wider then the back. Now when you think about it, the lift thing is more for show then go as the axels are still the same height from the ground with no lift, a 3" lift or a 6" lift. Unless you go for some giant tires, you axels stay about the same height from the ground.

07-14-2004, 04:28 PM	#7
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	it does not rub... jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

07-14-2004, 04:32 PM	#8
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07-14-2004, 08:13 PM	#9
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	thanks luv... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

07-22-2004, 09:49 PM	#10
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	Great looking K5 Jamie72 When I get ready for tires I'll go that way for a little bit till the lift finds it's way into the money. Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

07-22-2004, 11:06 PM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Keep in mind, not all 33" tires are actually 33" tall. Same goes for all sizes of tires. One brand may fit fine, the next may rub like crazy mad. The more aggressive the tread, the more likely they will rub (and possibly do some body damage!) __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-22-2004, 11:09 PM	#12
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	Very true Bouncy I was thinking on BFG AT's But I'm still up in the air on it. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

07-24-2004, 03:28 AM	#13
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,769	My stock suspended 71 runs 15x8 stock rims and 33" rubber(actually mesure 32.5") I flexed it out as much as i can with my stock suspension and have never had it rub. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

07-24-2004, 05:11 AM	#14
71 Blazer CST man Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nor Cal, Sonoma Posts: 324	Hey bobbyk, looking good once again, as usual!

07-25-2004, 12:40 AM	#16
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,769	Thanks guys...your makin me blush :p __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE



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07-25-2004, 11:57 PM	#17
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Wow, bobbyK. That's some great info. Do you know what the rear off-set is on the stock wheels? I've been thinking about getting some wider steel wheels so I can keep the stock hub-cabs but run a little wider tire, mayb even some 33's. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-26-2004, 05:39 AM	#18
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,769	Well all the rims are the same. You know I've never mesured them.They are stock rally rims that came on the 70+80's K5's. Sorry I can't help further. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

10-11-2004, 11:14 PM	#20
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	mine didn't rub either with 33" tires on 8" Rally's and no lift.... Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

10-11-2004, 11:46 PM	#21
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,769	Purs,I still can't believe you sold that sweet Blazer. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

10-12-2004, 08:07 AM	#22
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	BobbyK, please don't remind me... at least I'm on the lookout for another one now though... __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

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