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Johnnycrash is currently offline  Johnnycrash   Canada
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So, something like P150/40R14H?? Very Happy

What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? Please, give me ALL the specs. The more the merrier. Thanks.


Somewhere on bdub (dbub??), what ever... Somewhere there was an image of a wheel cross section. I can't find it again. Anyone got a link?? Thanks.


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Re: [GMCnet] What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238819 is a reply to message #238815] Tue, 04 February 2014 21:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Tire
Size



Article
Number Appr. Rim
Width Overall
Tire Diameter Tread
Depth Tire
Weight

LT225/75R16



189752 6.0-7.0 29.3 14
36


Firestone Transforce HT



John Olson
76 Edgemont
Chicago, IL (currently nomadic in AZ)


On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 7:52 PM, John Fleming <johnfleming@coldnorth.com>wrote:

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> So, something like P150/40R14H?? :d
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> What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? Please, give me ALL the
> specs. The more the merrier. Thanks.
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> Somewhere on bdub (dbub??), what ever... Somewhere there was an image of a
> wheel cross section. I can't find it again. Anyone got a link?? Thanks.
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Re: What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238833 is a reply to message #238815] Tue, 04 February 2014 23:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bullitthead is currently offline  Bullitthead   United States
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P tires are for Passenger cars- not for use on GMC except in emergency.

I run Kelly tires
Safari ATR
225/75 R16
load range E

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.

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Re: [GMCnet] What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238837 is a reply to message #238833] Wed, 05 February 2014 00:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Terry,

When I bought The Blue Streak I was really happy as it had six brand new tires and a new spare. I drove it about 150 miles from
country NSW to Sydney and it was all over the road!

I didn't know diddley squat about GMC's at the time and when I looked at the tires I noticed they were "P" rated. I checked the
pressure and they were inflated to the max @ 45psi. After a bit of research I found out the tires should be LT.

No wonder it was all over the road! I replaced them with NEXEN LT225/75 R16 All terrain which I inflated to 65 front / 60 rear. Made
a HUGE difference in the way it handled.

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Rob M.
Sydney, Australia

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P tires are for Passenger cars- not for use on GMC except in emergency.

I run Kelly tires
Safari ATR
225/75 R16
load range E
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Re: [GMCnet] What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238848 is a reply to message #238837] Wed, 05 February 2014 07:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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LT 225/75 R 16. On OEM16" Steel Wheels.
Chinese imports from Wal-Mart, 3,500+ places to honor warranty.
Tom, MS II

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Re: [GMCnet] What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238860 is a reply to message #238848] Wed, 05 February 2014 09:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Cooper Discoverer II LT 225 75R16 on Kanomata Specials.  Load range E, and around 65 PSI.
 
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LT  225/75 R 16. On OEM16" Steel Wheels.
Chinese imports from Wal-Mart, 3,500+ places to honor warranty.
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Re: What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238864 is a reply to message #238815] Wed, 05 February 2014 09:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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In the sig he says 1/25th Scale model?

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
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Re: What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238866 is a reply to message #238833] Wed, 05 February 2014 09:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bullitthead wrote

P tires are for Passenger cars- not for use on GMC except in emergency.
Didn't see the smilie?? Look at that tire I specified... All you took from that was the "P"?? Shocked

So, it looks like 225/75R16 are the staple. Makes sense to me. When I had my '83 Merc Marquis, I ran 235/70R14. Nice ride. I miss that car. Anyways...

I guess I should have asked about off-set as well. I have seen everything from what looks like 0 to +10". What is the advantage to running such a great off-set?? Doesn't that mean you need new wheel hubs or spacers, adding to the cost and maintenance issues??

Has anyone ever ran duallies?? With that +10" off-set, bolting up a second wheel seems like the next (il)logical step.


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Re: What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238868 is a reply to message #238864] Wed, 05 February 2014 10:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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JohnL455 wrote

In the sig he says 1/25th Scale model?
Yup. This is all research on building the ultimate 1/25 scale model kit of the GMC Motorhome. And then the EM-50 from Stripes (1981). But, I also love this vehicle. And I do hope to one day own one. But... 1/25 is more likely. Oh well.


http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&goto=236957&rid=4262#msg_236957

http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&goto=237977&rid=4262#msg_237977


http://coldnorth.com/johnnycrash/MMI/GMCMH/

http://coldnorth.com/johnnycrash/MMI/GMCMH/R&D/


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Re: [GMCnet] What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238869 is a reply to message #238866] Wed, 05 February 2014 10:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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On Feb 5, 2014, at 8:51 AM, John Fleming <johnfleming@coldnorth.com> wrote:

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> Has anyone ever ran duallies?? With that +10" off-set, bolting up a second wheel seems like the next (il)logical step.
>

Years ago I saw a GMC on a beach with two wheels on each side of the front. The fellow said that gave him good traction in the sand. He would mount two spare tires back to back on his spare tire carrier and mount them to the front when he needed them.

Emery Stora
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Frederick, CO

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Re: What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238870 is a reply to message #238866] Wed, 05 February 2014 10:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Something to think about: Some states are now implementing checks for tire age. For example, in Oregon, if a truck or motorhome is stopped for anything, or in an accident, the SP probably will check the age of the tires. If the date code makes them more than 7 years old, there is a deep fine. 7 years is the recommended max age for a tire carcass now.

Since you will have to replace your tires in 7 years, a) make sure you are purchasing fresh tires when you buy new ones. b) consider if you want to pay for the best ones out there, then throw them out with full tread left after 7 years (You will probably never wear them out in that time). c) Consider where you could get a guarantee honored when you are on the road, away from home.

Finally, check the load rating, keep them air'd to the recommended pressure, and get only LT tires, not P.

All in all, motels are cheaper... Very Happy

Corley '76 Glenbrook 29 other vehicles

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Re: [GMCnet] What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238873 is a reply to message #238848] Wed, 05 February 2014 10:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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tphipps wrote on Wed, 05 February 2014 09:34

On OEM16" Steel Wheels.
Tom, MS II


OEM was not 16.

OEM was 16.5

I am running 16.5 steel rims painted black.
Firestone HT transforce
8.75R 16.5LT load range E
Blackwall at 65lbs

Adam Raeburn
Rothesay, NB
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1977 GMC Palm Beach
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Re: What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238876 is a reply to message #238815] Wed, 05 February 2014 10:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I am running 16" Alcoa's with 245-75-16 Michelin LTX MS tires. One size large than stock. The only reason for the larger tire is...I like the look. A little vain here...but what the hell...I'm 68 and know what I like.

Larry Smile
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Re: What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238877 is a reply to message #238815] Wed, 05 February 2014 10:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I also have 245-75-16 That the PO had on the Alcoa's. They are just about aged out and i will go back to the stock 225 size. I agree with Larry that they look good but I don't like the lugging and the speedo is also off. I have the stock 3.07 FD. Maybe if I had somthing else I would keep them.

1975 Eleganza II Hudson Valley NY

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Re: What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238881 is a reply to message #238877] Wed, 05 February 2014 11:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I am with Larry, I love the look. I run over sized tires on all of my vehicles. 245-75-16. 355 final drive and a screaming 455 with Holley TBI.
Dan

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Re: What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238892 is a reply to message #238881] Wed, 05 February 2014 15:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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225/75/16 on Eagle Allow Forged rims. Uniroyal Laredo HD/H load range 'e'….. because my brother in law could save $60 per tire for me….Yeah, I know, world class cheap skate but I just couldn't see the extra $$$$ for Michelin when the blue bus never sees more than 65 mph and the tires will age out long before they wear out.

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Re: What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238903 is a reply to message #238892] Wed, 05 February 2014 16:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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mikethebike wrote on Wed, 05 February 2014 14:14

225/75/16 on Eagle Allow Forged rims. Uniroyal Laredo HD/H load range 'e'….. because my brother in law could save $60 per tire for me….Yeah, I know, world class cheap skate but I just couldn't see the extra $$$$ for Michelin when the blue bus never sees more than 65 mph and the tires will age out long before they wear out.


Uniroyal is a Michelin company and recent experience at this end shows them to be excellent tires.

Bob de Kruyff
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Chandler, AZ

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Re: [GMCnet] What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238906 is a reply to message #238866] Wed, 05 February 2014 17:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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John,

Here's a link to the specs for Alcoa wheels for a GMC:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/random-photos/p46735-alcoa-wheels-for-a-gmc.html

The front track is narrower than the rear track; here's a link to spacers that you install to bring them into alignment:

http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/656

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Rob M.
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From: John Fleming

So, it looks like 225/75R16 are the staple. Makes sense to me. When I had my '83 Merc Marquis, I ran 235/70R14. Nice ride. I miss
that car. Anyways...

I guess I should have asked about off-set as well. I have seen everything from what looks like 0 to +10". What is the advantage to
running such a great off-set?? Doesn't that mean you need new wheel hubs or spacers, adding to the cost and maintenance issues??

Has anyone ever ran duallies?? With that +10" off-set, bolting up a second wheel seems like the next (il)logical step.

John

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Re: [GMCnet] What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238920 is a reply to message #238906] Wed, 05 February 2014 19:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I am very well aware that GMC Motorhome OEM wheel is 16.5". However, I have a complete set of GMC Dually Pick-Up 16" Steel Wheels, therefore the "OEM" content.
Tires are also Losd Range E.
Tom, MS II

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Re: [GMCnet] What size tires/wheels you guys running on?? [message #238923 is a reply to message #238920] Wed, 05 February 2014 19:25 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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I also run the 245's mentioned above, BFG. I saw an improvement in handling, no rut running when I changed over. I think the bigger tires make the coach handle better.

geo groth '73 260 Sequoia Carson City Nevada 89703

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