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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: danielM87 on September 24, 2004, 08:35:00 pm

Title: NooB tire width/height/dimension question!! plz answer!
Post by: danielM87 on September 24, 2004, 08:35:00 pm: I am looking at purchasing tires and the numbers and stuff that they say the tires are on websites just straight up CONFUSE ME!! for example, on this website, this is the description of the tire size "33x13.50-16LT"
i dont which is the tire size, width, wheel size, or WHAT THE heck ANY OF THAT MUMBO JUMBO MEANS!?
someone please do me a favor and inform me on how to read these descriptions...i feel so stupid!

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Title: Re: NooB tire width/height/dimension question!! plz answer!
Post by: roundedline on September 27, 2004, 01:19:00 pm: The description is the tire size, you just are confused with decifering it. 33x13.50-16LT
33 is the height in inches
13.50 is the width in inches
16 is the rim diameter it fits in inches
LT is Light Truck designation.

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Title: does my c-10 qualify......
Post by: danielM87 on September 27, 2004, 06:25:00 pm: Would my 87 custom deluxe 1/2 ton longbed qualify as a "light truck"? just wondering (In order to buy the correct tires)
Title: Re: does my c-10 qualify......
Post by: roundedline on September 27, 2004, 10:45:00 pm: Yes, half ton trucks qualify as a Light truck.
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Title: Re: does my c-10 qualify......
Post by: 1976Scottsdale on October 07, 2004, 06:39:00 pm: Yes, it qualifies, but make sure you have 16 inch tall rims. If not, you may want some 33/12.50/15LT's.