Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

2wdBlazer · 12-08-2005, 09:15 PM

This is for 67-72 trucks / blazers based on my personal and collected info from other members.

33's require no lift on 8 inch and sometimes 10 inch wheels. (depends on backspacing for the wider wheels. 4 is best for wheeling.

35's require a minimum of 4 inches (show queen). 6 is best for wheeling.

36's require a minimum of 4 inches (show queen). 6 is best for wheeling.

37's require a minimum of 6 inches (show queen). 8 is best for wheeling.

38's require a minimum of 8 inches (show queen). 10-12 is best for wheeling.

40's require a minimum of 10 inches (show queen). 12+ is best for wheeling.

chime in if you run something larger.

All info is based on actual measured sizes OD, not stamped sizes. IE 40 inch hawgs are really closer to 38's and 38.5 hawgs are really closer to 36's. Parnelli Jones 38's are actually 38.2. I think you get the idea.

Stock fenders with no trimming also.

1967k30 · 12-08-2005, 09:24 PM

Do we need to add tire widths to this chart? Like some 38"s are only 12.50" {TSL's} and some are 15.50". My question is what would be the best rim width for a 37x14.50.15"? Thanks a lot for the chart.

2wdBlazer · 12-08-2005, 09:40 PM

My guide would be using wide sizes already factored in. IE I run a 38x15.50 with 9 inches. I think best rim width would be a different thread. (although I would use a 10-12 inch rim)

LONGHAIR · 12-10-2005, 12:16 PM

Rim off-set or backspacing is not the only factor in the larger tires. Rim width itself can make a difference in diameter. As it has been stated, the tire size printed on the tire is generally an exaggerated number. The typical 38-40-42-44 inch tires will measure about 2 inches smaller when mounted on a 10" wheel. Although it sounds backward, when you mount the 40" and up tires onto a 12" or 14" wheel.......they will get bigger. Most people think that stretching these tire onto wider wheels will shorten them. Actually the 10" wheels are squeezing them. When they are opened-up on bigger wheels, they will grow.....sometimes as much as the 2" that they were short in the first place. When you go this route, you will have more off-set. You cannot get a wheel that wide centered on the hub surface, they would hit the steering gear and would shorten your turning radius because they hit the springs while turning if you could make them fit. So you have effectively gained two problems at the same time..........larger diameter and more off-set. If you use wider wheels you will have to have more clearance/lift, especially if you off-road your truck.

*FUNMUDDER* · 12-23-2005, 09:46 PM

33's with 2in lift is ok for all around use, right? I was planning on putting add-a-leafs on my truck with 285s. Right now it has 32's on 17" lockrim wheels
(7.00x17). No rubbing whatsoever. (Maybe because theyre 4-5inches wide

)

DaHateTank · 01-01-2006, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2wdBlazer

36's require a minimum of 4 inches (show queen). 6 is best for wheeling.

36 TSLs on my '72 hit the backs of the fenders under compression, when at or near steering lock. Enough to 'massage' the fenders

I have a 6" stiffy lift ( can't remember what lift it was, but its pretty stiff - ala superlift)

-Marty

1967k30 · 01-02-2006, 11:21 PM

Here is some more info for ya all. I recently installed 37"x13.50"x17" on my 67' with 4" springs and 1 1/2" longer shackles.Maybe 5"-5.5" of lift total. I have no bed on the truck. The tires rubbed the fender hook it front of the front tire.I sawzall'd about a 1 1/2" triangle off that corner and they don't rub at all except under extreme flex. I mean with 1 tire at least 36" off the ground
on a ramp. Then it rubs very little behind the front tire.This is when the wheel is strait.Under full lock it does not rub the fenders only my rock sliders

.

toddol1971 · 01-07-2006, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1967k30

Do we need to add tire widths to this chart? Like some 38"s are only 12.50" {TSL's} and some are 15.50". My question is what would be the best rim width for a 37x14.50.15"? Thanks a lot for the chart.

I've read before that you can measure the distance across the tread section of the tire, & get a rim that size or the closest size smaller. Supposedly this is the right way to do it.

Chevrolet4x4s · 02-14-2006, 08:39 PM

What about 44inch boggers

nathan_454 · 04-25-2006, 12:55 AM

ok. I am going to get an 8" suspension lift (skyjacker soft ride). and am gonna put 1" zero rate add a leafs in the read to not only correct saggy but, but also relocate the axle to where it should be in the fenderwell. am also going to be putting new body mounts, while im in there will be putting in a 1" body lift. just because 1" wont be bad, and ill be in there anyway.

my question is. with a total of 9" front and 10" rear. do you think i will be ok to run 39.5-13.5-16 Irock radials?

I do not want to do ANY cutting whatsoever.

**71blksuper4x4** · 04-25-2006, 10:12 AM

Nathan... I would tell you that it would work.... but I am not 100% sure.... I used to have around 9 - 10 lift that fit 37's fine... but I upgraded to 42's and had to trim the front just a bit.... you might be fine. Trevor

vtblazer · 07-01-2006, 06:19 AM

If you trim but still maintain the original lines of the fenders route.

Some additional clearance can be gained but not as much as you might think.
The inner fenders then become the issue.
2"/3" larger tire is all you'll get for your efforts with same lift numbers.

benoit454 · 08-29-2006, 07:31 PM

Great topic but does anyone know about the 73-87's?

I ran 33's stock on it with no trimming, no hitting offroad either. Now I have a four inch lift and would like to run some 36-38 inch tires on it. With that being said maybe it's a good thing some are overrated, meaning I can buy 38's and they be listed as such but actually be smaller then 38 and work better.

msgross · 10-05-2006, 11:03 PM

I have 33x10.5x15 on 15x8 rims and they work great. PA is strict on not having tires outside the fenders so i went this route. No lift on a 68 K-10...

http://picasaweb.google.com/hawkdriv...SWBK104WDTruck

Angelse68cal · 12-14-2006, 05:43 PM

I had a 6 inch super comp lift and have 35x 15.50x15 TSL Swampers and they hit on a hard turn to left or right. I didnt want to cut either so I have since went with a ORD Rear shackle flip with 4 inch drop and 4 inch Sky jacker spring in the rear with a 8 inch Lift in the front with the heavy duty Front Shackles from ORd in the front. Its is Fine now and with the shackle flip it rides way better night and day difference.

bfr57 · 02-02-2007, 09:57 PM

So you guys running 6+ in lift, what kind of driveline issues or mods did you run into? I'd really like to run a 37x12.50, but I don't need driveshaft issues when wheeling....

~Shep~ · 04-16-2007, 05:43 PM

33x15.5x16.5 on 16.5x12 w/ 3.5 back spacing will rub at full turn w/ 2.5" front/2" rear lift. 4" of lift will work perfect.

customcamper72 · 05-11-2007, 10:13 AM

I am running a tuff country 6" spring lift, on a 72 K20, dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear. 38-13-16 TSL's on a 16 x 8 wheel with 4.5 " backspace, front fenders are trimmed up front even with the bottom of the core support, no other trimming done, and tires just barely rubbed the rear of the back wheel well openings( like rubbed the paint off only), under extreme flexing while doing some rock crawling in an old river bed. this with a set of very soft springs, with a little trimming, it should never rub.

low '71 · 07-03-2007, 06:09 PM

sorry Long Hair but i have to disagree the narrower the rim the taller the tire (tried and tested with a set of 37'' super swampers)

dammitmitchell · 05-24-2008, 11:43 PM

i got a skyjacker 6in with procomp 37's
it only eats a little bit of the fender under full articulation, but with that lift i got no chance of fully buying the tire in teh tire well..
they are on 16in rims x10 and 12.50 wide,
the mickey t 38 a15.50's rubbed my suspension and inner wells alot i hated them tooo big

quadracin · 06-04-2008, 12:42 AM

am am having a hard time trying to decide how much lift to go with. My 71 super custom 3/4ton has a 4" lift and I put a on a set of bald 36/12.50/16 TSL's a buddy had and they rubbed the front fender like crazy. The tire I want to run is a 35/14.50 bogger would 6 inch's be enough or would 8 inch's be better. I have the ORD shackle flip on the way so the rear would be at 8 inches already?

Also how wide of rim and backspacing would you recomend for the 35/14.50?

**special-K** · 06-04-2008, 07:17 AM

I`d go with 8" if you want full suspension cycle up front.It`s the width that called for it.I`d run regular old 10" rims.I used to run 14.50/37s on 10 rims and that was fine.It`s about like running 12.50s on 8" rims.

Sinisterspeed · 06-17-2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Shep~

33x15.5x16.5 on 16.5x12 w/ 3.5 back spacing will rub at full turn w/ 2.5" front/2" rear lift. 4" of lift will work perfect.

I have this same set up on the wifes truck 16.5 x 12 w. 3.5 in BS still rubbed when you turn on 73-87. Were you doing this on a diff gen truck?

BIG HEAD · 06-28-2008, 11:32 PM

19.5-44/16 interco bogger on 16 x16 real wheels . about 30 inches of lift.

mbhabsfan · 08-02-2008, 11:47 PM

so this forum suggests that a 33x12.50R15 will fit on a stock K10 with an eight inch wide wheel? I haven't tried it on mine yet but from appearances it doesn't look like there would be that much room. There is LT235/75R15 on it now and I would love to be able to go up to the 33" any more input from anyone?

12-08-2005, 09:15 PM	#1
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) This is for 67-72 trucks / blazers based on my personal and collected info from other members. 33's require no lift on 8 inch and sometimes 10 inch wheels. (depends on backspacing for the wider wheels. 4 is best for wheeling. 35's require a minimum of 4 inches (show queen). 6 is best for wheeling. 36's require a minimum of 4 inches (show queen). 6 is best for wheeling. 37's require a minimum of 6 inches (show queen). 8 is best for wheeling. 38's require a minimum of 8 inches (show queen). 10-12 is best for wheeling. 40's require a minimum of 10 inches (show queen). 12+ is best for wheeling. chime in if you run something larger. All info is based on actual measured sizes OD, not stamped sizes. IE 40 inch hawgs are really closer to 38's and 38.5 hawgs are really closer to 36's. Parnelli Jones 38's are actually 38.2. I think you get the idea. Stock fenders with no trimming also. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

12-08-2005, 09:24 PM	#2
1967k30 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE Posts: 363	Re: Tire / Lift size chart (WILL IT FIT?) Do we need to add tire widths to this chart? Like some 38"s are only 12.50" {TSL's} and some are 15.50". My question is what would be the best rim width for a 37x14.50.15"? Thanks a lot for the chart. __________________ 01 2500 Duramax,6spd,4x4,Not stock. Estimated 550rwhp/1100rwfp on fuel only. 03 3500 Duramax,6spd,4x4,Pac-Brake,not stock Estimated 500rwhp/1000rwfp fuel only 67 K10 in many pieces Little Brothers truck 67 K20 Cummins 12V/NV4500/205, D60/Eaton w/ Detroit,37" Xterrains,crossover steering, Future plans,Twins and lots of fuel. Last edited by 1967k30; 12-08-2005 at 09:28 PM.

12-08-2005, 09:40 PM	#3
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	Re: Tire / Lift size chart (WILL IT FIT?) My guide would be using wide sizes already factored in. IE I run a 38x15.50 with 9 inches. I think best rim width would be a different thread. (although I would use a 10-12 inch rim) __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

12-10-2005, 12:16 PM	#4
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Tire / Lift size chart (WILL IT FIT?) Rim off-set or backspacing is not the only factor in the larger tires. Rim width itself can make a difference in diameter. As it has been stated, the tire size printed on the tire is generally an exaggerated number. The typical 38-40-42-44 inch tires will measure about 2 inches smaller when mounted on a 10" wheel. Although it sounds backward, when you mount the 40" and up tires onto a 12" or 14" wheel.......they will get bigger. Most people think that stretching these tire onto wider wheels will shorten them. Actually the 10" wheels are squeezing them. When they are opened-up on bigger wheels, they will grow.....sometimes as much as the 2" that they were short in the first place. When you go this route, you will have more off-set. You cannot get a wheel that wide centered on the hub surface, they would hit the steering gear and would shorten your turning radius because they hit the springs while turning if you could make them fit. So you have effectively gained two problems at the same time..........larger diameter and more off-set. If you use wider wheels you will have to have more clearance/lift, especially if you off-road your truck.

12-23-2005, 09:46 PM	#5
FUNMUDDER Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 427	Re: Tire / Lift size chart (WILL IT FIT?) 33's with 2in lift is ok for all around use, right? I was planning on putting add-a-leafs on my truck with 285s. Right now it has 32's on 17" lockrim wheels (7.00x17). No rubbing whatsoever. (Maybe because theyre 4-5inches wide )

01-02-2006, 11:21 PM	#7
1967k30 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE Posts: 363	Re: Tire / Lift size chart (WILL IT FIT?) Here is some more info for ya all. I recently installed 37"x13.50"x17" on my 67' with 4" springs and 1 1/2" longer shackles.Maybe 5"-5.5" of lift total. I have no bed on the truck. The tires rubbed the fender hook it front of the front tire.I sawzall'd about a 1 1/2" triangle off that corner and they don't rub at all except under extreme flex. I mean with 1 tire at least 36" off the ground on a ramp. Then it rubs very little behind the front tire.This is when the wheel is strait.Under full lock it does not rub the fenders only my rock sliders . __________________ 01 2500 Duramax,6spd,4x4,Not stock. Estimated 550rwhp/1100rwfp on fuel only. 03 3500 Duramax,6spd,4x4,Pac-Brake,not stock Estimated 500rwhp/1000rwfp fuel only 67 K10 in many pieces Little Brothers truck 67 K20 Cummins 12V/NV4500/205, D60/Eaton w/ Detroit,37" Xterrains,crossover steering, Future plans,Twins and lots of fuel.

02-14-2006, 08:39 PM	#9
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Tire / Lift size chart (WILL IT FIT?) What about 44inch boggers __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

04-25-2006, 12:55 AM	#10
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	Re: Tire / Lift size chart (WILL IT FIT?) ok. I am going to get an 8" suspension lift (skyjacker soft ride). and am gonna put 1" zero rate add a leafs in the read to not only correct saggy but, but also relocate the axle to where it should be in the fenderwell. am also going to be putting new body mounts, while im in there will be putting in a 1" body lift. just because 1" wont be bad, and ill be in there anyway. my question is. with a total of 9" front and 10" rear. do you think i will be ok to run 39.5-13.5-16 Irock radials? I do not want to do ANY cutting whatsoever.

04-25-2006, 10:12 AM	#11
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: Tire / Lift size chart (WILL IT FIT?) Nathan... I would tell you that it would work.... but I am not 100% sure.... I used to have around 9 - 10 lift that fit 37's fine... but I upgraded to 42's and had to trim the front just a bit.... you might be fine. Trevor Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-01-2006, 06:19 AM	#12
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Tire / Lift size chart (WILL IT FIT?) If you trim but still maintain the original lines of the fenders route. Some additional clearance can be gained but not as much as you might think. The inner fenders then become the issue. 2"/3" larger tire is all you'll get for your efforts with same lift numbers.

08-29-2006, 07:31 PM	#13
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Tire / Lift size chart (WILL IT FIT?) Great topic but does anyone know about the 73-87's? I ran 33's stock on it with no trimming, no hitting offroad either. Now I have a four inch lift and would like to run some 36-38 inch tires on it. With that being said maybe it's a good thing some are overrated, meaning I can buy 38's and they be listed as such but actually be smaller then 38 and work better. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

10-05-2006, 11:03 PM	#14
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) I have 33x10.5x15 on 15x8 rims and they work great. PA is strict on not having tires outside the fenders so i went this route. No lift on a 68 K-10... http://picasaweb.google.com/hawkdriv...SWBK104WDTruck

12-14-2006, 05:43 PM	#15
Angelse68cal Cochino_Racing_909 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 280	Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) I had a 6 inch super comp lift and have 35x 15.50x15 TSL Swampers and they hit on a hard turn to left or right. I didnt want to cut either so I have since went with a ORD Rear shackle flip with 4 inch drop and 4 inch Sky jacker spring in the rear with a 8 inch Lift in the front with the heavy duty Front Shackles from ORd in the front. Its is Fine now and with the shackle flip it rides way better night and day difference.

02-02-2007, 09:57 PM	#16
bfr57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 106	Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) So you guys running 6+ in lift, what kind of driveline issues or mods did you run into? I'd really like to run a 37x12.50, but I don't need driveshaft issues when wheeling....

04-16-2007, 05:43 PM	#17
~Shep~ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Adams, Tn "Home of the Bell Witch" Posts: 44	Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) 33x15.5x16.5 on 16.5x12 w/ 3.5 back spacing will rub at full turn w/ 2.5" front/2" rear lift. 4" of lift will work perfect. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K20 Cool Options Include Manual Throttle - Tilt - Dual Gas Tanks - Sliding Rear Glass ...they just forgot to put a super emblem on at the factory!



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05-11-2007, 10:13 AM	#18
customcamper72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 51	Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) I am running a tuff country 6" spring lift, on a 72 K20, dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear. 38-13-16 TSL's on a 16 x 8 wheel with 4.5 " backspace, front fenders are trimmed up front even with the bottom of the core support, no other trimming done, and tires just barely rubbed the rear of the back wheel well openings( like rubbed the paint off only), under extreme flexing while doing some rock crawling in an old river bed. this with a set of very soft springs, with a little trimming, it should never rub.

07-03-2007, 06:09 PM	#19
low '71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 30	Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) sorry Long Hair but i have to disagree the narrower the rim the taller the tire (tried and tested with a set of 37'' super swampers)

05-24-2008, 11:43 PM	#20
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) i got a skyjacker 6in with procomp 37's it only eats a little bit of the fender under full articulation, but with that lift i got no chance of fully buying the tire in teh tire well.. they are on 16in rims x10 and 12.50 wide, the mickey t 38 a15.50's rubbed my suspension and inner wells alot i hated them tooo big __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

06-04-2008, 12:42 AM	#21
quadracin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Platte NE Posts: 3	Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) am am having a hard time trying to decide how much lift to go with. My 71 super custom 3/4ton has a 4" lift and I put a on a set of bald 36/12.50/16 TSL's a buddy had and they rubbed the front fender like crazy. The tire I want to run is a 35/14.50 bogger would 6 inch's be enough or would 8 inch's be better. I have the ORD shackle flip on the way so the rear would be at 8 inches already? Also how wide of rim and backspacing would you recomend for the 35/14.50? Last edited by quadracin; 06-04-2008 at 12:44 AM.

06-04-2008, 07:17 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) I`d go with 8" if you want full suspension cycle up front.It`s the width that called for it.I`d run regular old 10" rims.I used to run 14.50/37s on 10 rims and that was fine.It`s about like running 12.50s on 8" rims. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-28-2008, 11:32 PM	#24
BIG HEAD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: lake city florida Posts: 327	Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) 19.5-44/16 interco bogger on 16 x16 real wheels . about 30 inches of lift. Attached Images

08-02-2008, 11:47 PM	#25
mbhabsfan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manitoba Posts: 24	Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?) so this forum suggests that a 33x12.50R15 will fit on a stock K10 with an eight inch wide wheel? I haven't tried it on mine yet but from appearances it doesn't look like there would be that much room. There is LT235/75R15 on it now and I would love to be able to go up to the 33" any more input from anyone?

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