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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: Low87 on June 08, 2011, 03:12:57 pm

Title: 33x12.50x15 - what are my alternatives
Post by: Low87 on June 08, 2011, 03:12:57 pm

The '89 K5 came with 33"s on 15" wheels, no idea on the width.  I love the look of this size tire on the K5.  What are comparable tires?  I don't know how to translate from 33x12.50 to say 275/60 measurements.

Title: Re: 33x12.50x15 - what are my alternatives
Post by: Grim 82 on June 08, 2011, 03:45:13 pm

Are you keeping the 15" wheels? You can still get 33-12.50's.   
305/75R15 measures 33" tall and about 12" wide but I think a tire measured in inches instead of metric would probably be cheaper and easier to find unless you are going to 16" wheels.

Title: Re: 33x12.50x15 - what are my alternatives
Post by: Low87 on June 08, 2011, 03:53:15 pm

I'm keeping the 15s for now.  I'm keeping an eye out on CL & such for decent used treads so I wanted an idea of what I could get away with.  Looks like I'll wind up buying new, which is preferable in every way except budget.

Thanks Grim.