tire size

Discussion in '1973-1987' started by 69longhorn, Oct 20, 2009.

  1. 69longhorn

    69longhorn Member

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    Hi there,
    does anybody know the correct original tire size my 1978 GMC 1/2ton was built?
    thanks from Germany
    69 longhorn
     
  2. holcombj

    holcombj Member

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    Look at your RPO codes in your glovebox. You can also look on your dirver's door if you have a factory door.
     
  3. 69longhorn

    69longhorn Member

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    Thanks, but no sticker on glove box door, no sticker on door.
    69longhorn
     
  4. Don M

    Don M Member

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    Go to this web site http://www.tirerack.com/ and put in your vehicle information, click on “tries” in step 2, and it will give you the OEM tire size.

    Don
     
  5. mrsalt

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    I would guess two sizes:

    215 75 15 or 235 75 15.

    I know my 87 1/2 ton was only available with these two sizes.
     
  6. Pontiac1976

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    Did you check the inner fender or maybe the air cleaner seen a few canadian 75 with on the air cleaners 77 had then on the driver side inner fender might have dirt on it un less yours is very clean.

    1/2 Ton how meany leafs is it a 4x4 or 4x2 did it come with trail package.
     
  7. GonicGM

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    I believe it's possible that a 78 could have had bias ply tires, L78-15 on 4x4 and 4x2 with optional tires or GVW. G or H78 for cheapos. Otherwise GR78 HR78 or LR78-15.
     
  8. Pontiac1976

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    I forget now for sure but in canada the Metric tire sizing started 80 or 81 so you still could get both sizing for one two years after .
     

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