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'68 C-20 · 12-15-2008, 11:20 PM

This past summer I treated the '68 to new sneakers. The original tire size was 17.5's so that is what I bought, and they were a bear to find!

LuckyHenriksen · 12-15-2008, 11:35 PM

With all due respect, whats your point?

67_C-30 · 12-16-2008, 12:24 AM

They are not hard to find, but are a little pricier than similiar 16" tires. There are still a lot of commercial cabover trucks that use 17.5's (UD, Hino, Nissan). I am thinking of going with on my '67 V-30 because it came with 17.5's also. They look tough and lot bigger than regular 16's.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-16-2008, 12:39 AM

Oh ok you were just stating that...... my bad. I didn't know they made 17.5 inch tires

'68 C-20 · 12-16-2008, 01:00 AM

Mods edited my post. I guess it appeared that I was trying to sell them. Bear in mind I am not looking to sell them. My original post stated that I have the old casings, that I took off bias ply LT 17.5x8. My point and question was should I throw them away and give the town 10 each for the privelage or hang onto them because at 17.5 they could be hot capped. I had a bear of a time finding the 17.5 that I got, I wound up buying Yokahama's from GoodYear.

*chevy29267truck* · 12-16-2008, 02:11 AM

cool but whats better guys 16inch or 17inch tires

**special-K** · 12-16-2008, 07:11 AM

They`re not a real common size that most tire shops have laying around in stock.But,I think any later truck that runs them will want radials.The only value I`d see for the recaps would be a restoration.I think you`ll find a very narrow market.And,there are reproduction bisa ply offered through vintage tire companies,I think.

69long"n"low · 12-16-2008, 10:19 AM

Im not sure but i think the new f450s are running a 17.5" rim, but it could be a 19.5.

cdowns · 12-16-2008, 10:27 AM

if you have to pay $10 to get rid of them i'd b leaving them in a walmart or sears parking lot

*chevy29267truck* · 12-16-2008, 10:19 PM

well my rims are 17 somthing but the tires on the rims are 16 inchs

factorystock · 12-16-2008, 11:17 PM

68C-20, be glad for your accomplishment, not many pre '73 3/4 ton pickup owners can say they have period correct rims on their truck.

lowriden58 · 12-16-2008, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy29267truck

well my rims are 17 somthing but the tires on the rims are 16 inchs

wow

'68 C-20 · 12-17-2008, 01:20 AM

I am pretty sure a late model truck would not be interested in them, particulary being Bias Ply.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

if you have to pay $10 to get rid of them i'd b leaving them in a walmart or sears parking lot

There's a thought! Maybe I could buy 4 15's for the Wife's Z-24 at Wal-mart, then "return" these and get my money back! :-)

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Originally Posted by chevy29267truck

well my rims are 17 somthing but the tires on the rims are 16 inchs

Dude! Do you have any idea what you wrote? Glad I didn't have to be the tire guy to mount them!

factorystock, thanks, everything on my truck is period correct, and it's a gonna' stay that way. If'n it wern't OEM or an Option in '68 it aint a gonna be on it.

When I was a kid we owned the local Mobil Service Station in town. My intent is to turn the '68 into the period correct Road Service Truck like the one my Grandfather "Pappy" owned. Just need to find a couple more parts. I have the correct tow bar, his tool box, tow chains, jumper cables, built the cab protector with double sided yellow Dietz Round flashing yellow lights, I have the have red rear facing Dietz lights for Brake/Turn while towing. Have the spotlight for the A-Piller to install.

Need to find two chrome movable spot lights to mount on the cab protector that could be turned to shine on the car you were working on. Have a friend with a FireTruck with two on the rear I hope to liberate and have re-chromed. I Need a period fuel can with the MobilOil or MobilGas logo, and need to have some Magnetic Door signs with the business name and Mobil Flying Horse made. Oh and I am searching for a particular bumper style, but I am going to post that to another thread.

ERASER5 · 12-17-2008, 01:24 AM

Do you have a SawZall? If so, you can cut out the side walls, cut the casing in about 5 or 6 pieces. Take all this and LEGALLY put it into the regular trash. My tire dealer does this to all his old tires.

'68 C-20 · 12-17-2008, 10:20 PM

That is a great idea, I do own a sawzall and a chopsaw, I could cut those suckers up and dumpsterize them! I guess there is no point in saving them. You don't run into a lot of 17.5's anymore I am too much of a pack rat anyway. Thanks

ERASER5 · 12-17-2008, 11:24 PM

Yes. Once cut up, the tires no longer collect water and bugs, which is the reason for the fee and special handling.

12-15-2008, 11:20 PM	#1
'68 C-20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 248	17.5 Tires This past summer I treated the '68 to new sneakers. The original tire size was 17.5's so that is what I bought, and they were a bear to find! __________________ DIY body and paint work is cheap, making it look good... priceless -------------------------------------------- My Toys; ’26 Ford Model T ‘72 Triumph Spitfire 1500 '09 "The Briggs Flyer" Gettin' High. Last edited by Richard8971; 12-15-2008 at 11:23 PM.

12-15-2008, 11:35 PM	#2
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 17.5 Tires With all due respect, whats your point? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-16-2008, 12:24 AM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 17.5 Tires They are not hard to find, but are a little pricier than similiar 16" tires. There are still a lot of commercial cabover trucks that use 17.5's (UD, Hino, Nissan). I am thinking of going with on my '67 V-30 because it came with 17.5's also. They look tough and lot bigger than regular 16's. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

12-16-2008, 12:39 AM	#4
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 17.5 Tires Oh ok you were just stating that...... my bad. I didn't know they made 17.5 inch tires __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-16-2008, 01:00 AM	#5
'68 C-20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 248	Re: 17.5 Tires Mods edited my post. I guess it appeared that I was trying to sell them. Bear in mind I am not looking to sell them. My original post stated that I have the old casings, that I took off bias ply LT 17.5x8. My point and question was should I throw them away and give the town 10 each for the privelage or hang onto them because at 17.5 they could be hot capped. I had a bear of a time finding the 17.5 that I got, I wound up buying Yokahama's from GoodYear. __________________ DIY body and paint work is cheap, making it look good... priceless -------------------------------------------- My Toys; ’26 Ford Model T ‘72 Triumph Spitfire 1500 '09 "The Briggs Flyer" Gettin' High.

12-16-2008, 02:11 AM	#6
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: 17.5 Tires cool but whats better guys 16inch or 17inch tires

12-16-2008, 07:11 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 17.5 Tires They`re not a real common size that most tire shops have laying around in stock.But,I think any later truck that runs them will want radials.The only value I`d see for the recaps would be a restoration.I think you`ll find a very narrow market.And,there are reproduction bisa ply offered through vintage tire companies,I think. __________________ "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 ~

12-16-2008, 10:19 AM	#8
69long"n"low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SURREY BC, CANADA Posts: 278	Re: 17.5 Tires Im not sure but i think the new f450s are running a 17.5" rim, but it could be a 19.5. __________________ - Josh Im not white trash, I'm one step above that..... more like white clutter

12-16-2008, 10:27 AM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 17.5 Tires if you have to pay $10 to get rid of them i'd b leaving them in a walmart or sears parking lot __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-16-2008, 10:19 PM	#10
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: 17.5 Tires well my rims are 17 somthing but the tires on the rims are 16 inchs

12-16-2008, 11:17 PM	#11
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,354	Re: 17.5 Tires 68C-20, be glad for your accomplishment, not many pre '73 3/4 ton pickup owners can say they have period correct rims on their truck.

12-17-2008, 01:24 AM	#14
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: 17.5 Tires Do you have a SawZall? If so, you can cut out the side walls, cut the casing in about 5 or 6 pieces. Take all this and LEGALLY put it into the regular trash. My tire dealer does this to all his old tires. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

12-17-2008, 10:20 PM	#15
'68 C-20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 248	Re: 17.5 Tires That is a great idea, I do own a sawzall and a chopsaw, I could cut those suckers up and dumpsterize them! I guess there is no point in saving them. You don't run into a lot of 17.5's anymore I am too much of a pack rat anyway. Thanks __________________ DIY body and paint work is cheap, making it look good... priceless -------------------------------------------- My Toys; ’26 Ford Model T ‘72 Triumph Spitfire 1500 '09 "The Briggs Flyer" Gettin' High.

12-17-2008, 11:24 PM	#16
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: 17.5 Tires Yes. Once cut up, the tires no longer collect water and bugs, which is the reason for the fee and special handling. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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