SirRobyn0
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Dawson, I'm going to preface this by saying I did not read though all of the responses but I hope that some of what I say will be of use.So I'm looking at getting new wheels for my C20 Silverado. I am not 100% sure of what style I want yet, but I know I'd like to lower it a bit (not slammed), and I'd like it the tires to be good in snow. My current Firestone transforce HT's (8.75x16.5) suck in even rainy weather.
Anyway I've been looking at pictures and came across a really cool square that happens to be from an article on squarebodysyndicate. I really dig the no hubcap look with the OEM styled steelies. The wider back wheel and narrow front wheel looks awesome. It looks like a drag truck. It also seems practical for my needs as a daily driver.
Anyways I have a few questions. Does the different size front and rear put me at a disadvantage when rotating the tires since there is only one other place each tire can go?
Are the Radial A/T's good in snow?
Is having no hubcap or cover an issue at all?
And finally has anyone purchased steelies from stockton wheel? If so are they under 150$ a wheel? SBS ordered the back set custom from them with powder coat I believe. These are the sizes:
Front: 15×8″ needs to be custom ordered with a 4″ backspace.
Rear: 15×10″ needs to be ordered with a 5″ backspace
Thanks -Dawson
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I worked for Firestone at one time, and I can tell you that the transforce tire was designed to haul weight, last a long time and be a little lower in cost than other tires in it's class. It's primarily aimed for fleet vehicles such as contractors that might have multiple rigs and all they really care about is a low cost tire that lasts. I completely agree traction is terrible.
If you decide to run different size tires front to back you will not be rotating them. The good news is rotations aren't really needed. The idea of rotating tires was pretty much thought up by tire manufactures for two reasons #1. To get you to come in a regular basis for a rotation and possible other work while your there. #2. Make tires warrenteeable. What I mean is a tire with a 50,000 mile warranty they'd have to set a different mileage front and rear, and it would be to easy for a car owner to fudge it to there advantage. If you keep the front end in good alignment, you'll do fine with the front tires and the rears will last an exceptionally long time without rotating them
Hubcaps are 99% esthetic, though they will help protect the ends of the wheel studs and the lug nuts from rust to some degree. If you like the no hubcap look I see no reason to run without.
Are A/T's good in the snow? that depends on the A/T. And the rubber composition. The BFG all terrain A/T is not great in the snow, but the General grabber A/T is great. Near identical tread pattern, but the General has a softer rubber compound allowing better traction in snow and ice, but of course a softer compound tire will wear faster.
Hopefully some of this helps.