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They are less than practical for more reasons than one, but man if they don’t look cool-

Get two of these bad boys (tires not wheels) on the back
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And two basic bias tires up front.

Not at all practical but I think they look great on steel wheels with dog dishes.
 

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They are less than practical for more reasons than one, but man if they don’t look cool-

Get two of these bad boys (tires not wheels) on the back
You must be registered for see images attach


And two basic bias tires up front.

Not at all practical but I think they look great on steel wheels with dog dishes.
Trust me, I have kicked that idea around for a long time. Always dug the look of those tires
 

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Going to dinner in the truck on Saturday, my wife asked if I decided which tires to order. I referenced this thread and how you guys aren't any help. I say that respectfully. After hearing the various responses I parroted back to her, she said what is basically the theme of every question on here when it comes to tires, trim, etc. It's personal preference.

That said, this truck was never intended to wear Crusty's wheels long term, and I am not going to buy different wheels at this time when I have two sets to choose from.

Which leaves 16 chrome wagon wheels, or 16.5 stock steelies.

Yes, 16 opens up tons of options. I know this, and knew this before creating the thread. However, I doubt Firestone is going to discontinue their 16.5 Transforce and I am not wanting to search for stock 8 lug 16 steelies.

Sticking with stock 16.5 steelies, and they're going to get wrapped with Firestone Transforce.

Thanks for all the replies. Once I get everything ordered and installed I will post up photos of the new shoes on the old truck.
 
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Im not here to rain on anyone's parade. Firestone tires by far are the hardest compound that tires can be made of. The reason why firestone is the cause that every car truck made has tpms sensors on them back in the beginning of the 90s if you do not remember FORD and FIRESTONE where at war ( THEY ALSO WHERE IN CAHOOTS TOGETHER THERE WAS A MARRIAGE BETWEEN A DAUGHTER & SON FROM EACH FAMILY'S THAT WHERE MARRIED ) They blamed each other for all the low air blowouts on the ford explorers it ended up being the tire so firestone started making every tire with a harder compound yes they last long but they also become the word driving on tire. The noise the cupping and flat spots for no reason. Just chose wisely on a good tire. I run mickey thompson 35s onmy jimmy and they are a superior.good luck
 

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What the He!! Is a "Wagon Wheel"? Pics or STFU emoji.
See attached. Also available in a 5 lug version, our '78 GMC Sierra shop truck had a set on it. Dad had them painted colonial yellow to match the rest of the truck.
These wheels are a little different than the aftermarket versions which were quite popular "back in the day". The triangular holes have a little bit of a bevel stamping, like they were formed on a press, where the aftermarket ones are flat edged. Some of the factory ones may have had tape stripes on the rims.....
I gotta find some pics of that one...it was a badass truck, to be mostly stock.
 

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See attached. Also available in a 5 lug version, our '78 GMC Sierra shop truck had a set on it. Dad had them painted colonial yellow to match the rest of the truck.
These wheels are a little different than the aftermarket versions which were quite popular "back in the day". The triangular holes have a little bit of a bevel stamping, like they were formed on a press, where the aftermarket ones are flat edged. Some of the factory ones may have had tape stripes on the rims.....
I gotta find some pics of that one...it was a badass truck, to be mostly stock.
Thank you sir. I never knew they rated a formal name.
 

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See attached. Also available in a 5 lug version, our '78 GMC Sierra shop truck had a set on it. Dad had them painted colonial yellow to match the rest of the truck.
These wheels are a little different than the aftermarket versions which were quite popular "back in the day". The triangular holes have a little bit of a bevel stamping, like they were formed on a press, where the aftermarket ones are flat edged. Some of the factory ones may have had tape stripes on the rims.....
I gotta find some pics of that one...it was a badass truck, to be mostly stock.
got to love those wagon wheels all though the chrome ones look better then the white ones imho had a set once they were 15x10 think mounted on 35x12/50x15 super swamper tsl boggers
 

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Im not here to rain on anyone's parade. Firestone tires by far are the hardest compound that tires can be made of. The reason why firestone is the cause that every car truck made has tpms sensors on them back in the beginning of the 90s if you do not remember FORD and FIRESTONE where at war ( THEY ALSO WHERE IN CAHOOTS TOGETHER THERE WAS A MARRIAGE BETWEEN A DAUGHTER & SON FROM EACH FAMILY'S THAT WHERE MARRIED ) They blamed each other for all the low air blowouts on the ford explorers it ended up being the tire so firestone started making every tire with a harder compound yes they last long but they also become the word driving on tire. The noise the cupping and flat spots for no reason. Just chose wisely on a good tire. I run mickey thompson 35s onmy jimmy and they are a superior.good luck

That whole incident revolved around the "Wilderness A/T" model of tire. Firestone makes tires with different compounds and various construction.

At any rate, I have run the specific Transforce tire in question and they are a fine tire for street use and towing. They are quiet, wear well and offer good stability. Offroad traction (even wet grass) is not great at all, but road use is good.
 

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