New Shoes for my 70 K5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Yukon Jack** · 10-07-2020, 11:19 AM

So my 70 Blazer is ready for new shoes! The present tires were on a 69 K20 when I bought it in 1999. When I bought the K20 it had been in storage for about 10 years so these tires are old. I like to call them chunky as when I do a burnout, chunks fly!

Anyway, Monday I had a 30% coupon in my email for Goodyear tires. Couldn’t pass that up! Using my Goodyear credit card got me an additional $150 rebate so the new Wrangler DuraTrac 35”s ended up costing me $920. Tires and new rims arrived yesterday, just a day after ordered. Got the tires mounted on new Pro Comp Series 69’s yesterday afternoon. New lug nuts should arrive today so should be rolling tonight!

**DeadheadNM** · 10-07-2020, 10:56 PM

Good buy!

**Yukon Jack** · 10-08-2020, 09:35 AM

Got the tires installed last night. Very pleased with the ride and at 65 mph my rpm's are at 2,500 so that's about perfect for me. Glad the truck has 4.10's.

hemi43 · 10-08-2020, 10:24 AM

I currently have Falken Wildpeaks that need replacing. I've been thinking about getting Duratracs also but wasn't sure how the Blazer would look with them. Now I know!
Duratracs are great tires. We have 3 vehicles with them.

warrpath4x4 · 10-08-2020, 11:33 AM

I thought I got a good deal on my milestar patagonias for my megacab at $950 (mounted and balanced)

C.I.Blazer · 10-08-2020, 06:13 PM

That combo on your truck looks great. What size are the wheels? Are the 15"s?

hemi43 · 10-09-2020, 10:10 AM

Ordering my Duratracs today.
33 X 12.5 X 15 on sale for $229 each Canadian, equivalent to around $155 US. I'd say that's a pretty good deal.

Edit; just got back. I was lucky enough to find 4 tires because there's no stock out in our area for tires due to this Covid. Cost me $1062.00 CND ($722 US) out the door for 4 tires. Not too shabby!

**Yukon Jack** · 10-09-2020, 12:46 PM

The tires are 35x12.5 on a 17 inch rim

Mike C · 10-11-2020, 08:54 PM

Looks awesome. And agree, 4.10 is perfect street gear for 35" tires and a carburetor!

10-07-2020, 11:19 AM	#1
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	New Shoes for my 70 K5 So my 70 Blazer is ready for new shoes! The present tires were on a 69 K20 when I bought it in 1999. When I bought the K20 it had been in storage for about 10 years so these tires are old. I like to call them chunky as when I do a burnout, chunks fly! Anyway, Monday I had a 30% coupon in my email for Goodyear tires. Couldn’t pass that up! Using my Goodyear credit card got me an additional $150 rebate so the new Wrangler DuraTrac 35”s ended up costing me $920. Tires and new rims arrived yesterday, just a day after ordered. Got the tires mounted on new Pro Comp Series 69’s yesterday afternoon. New lug nuts should arrive today so should be rolling tonight! Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 10-08-2020 at 09:39 AM.

10-07-2020, 10:56 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,277	Re: New Shoes for my 70 K5 Good buy! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-08-2020, 09:35 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New Shoes for my 70 K5 Got the tires installed last night. Very pleased with the ride and at 65 mph my rpm's are at 2,500 so that's about perfect for me. Glad the truck has 4.10's. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-08-2020, 10:24 AM	#4
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,497	Re: New Shoes for my 70 K5 I currently have Falken Wildpeaks that need replacing. I've been thinking about getting Duratracs also but wasn't sure how the Blazer would look with them. Now I know! Duratracs are great tires. We have 3 vehicles with them.

10-08-2020, 11:33 AM	#5
warrpath4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Prosser, WA Posts: 99	Re: New Shoes for my 70 K5 I thought I got a good deal on my milestar patagonias for my megacab at $950 (mounted and balanced) __________________ 1972 K5

10-08-2020, 06:13 PM	#6
C.I.Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: WA State Posts: 186	Re: New Shoes for my 70 K5 That combo on your truck looks great. What size are the wheels? Are the 15"s?

10-09-2020, 10:10 AM	#7
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,497	Re: New Shoes for my 70 K5 Ordering my Duratracs today. 33 X 12.5 X 15 on sale for $229 each Canadian, equivalent to around $155 US. I'd say that's a pretty good deal. Edit; just got back. I was lucky enough to find 4 tires because there's no stock out in our area for tires due to this Covid. Cost me $1062.00 CND ($722 US) out the door for 4 tires. Not too shabby! Last edited by hemi43; 10-09-2020 at 11:44 AM.

10-09-2020, 12:46 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New Shoes for my 70 K5 The tires are 35x12.5 on a 17 inch rim __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-11-2020, 08:54 PM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: New Shoes for my 70 K5 Looks awesome. And agree, 4.10 is perfect street gear for 35" tires and a carburetor! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

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