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Squarebody tow

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Hey there, squarebody nut here. Just joined and looking for tire recommendations. Im looking for a low profile, high ply, 16 inch tire for my soon to be lowered 76 c30 wrecker.
 

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HotWheelsBurban

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Hey there, squarebody nut here. Just joined and looking for tire recommendations. Im looking for a low profile, high ply, 16 inch tire for my soon to be lowered 76 c30 wrecker.
A square body wrecker with a phord on the hook...love it!
Welcome from down south in Houston, Texas.
 

bucket

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Howdy from Ohio!

225/75 is a common tire in a high load rating, and much shorter than the 235/85 that you appear to have.
 

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What bucket said. That rig weighs close to 9000 pounds. Pay attention to load rating on the wheels and tires, especially if you will tow with it.
 

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225/70R 19.5 on my '98 3500 HD. @bucket That square possibly does not have 19.5 rims. That is my avatar picture as my old computer with all the good pictures died. Took this now but you can't see anything.

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bucket

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225/70R 19.5 on my '98 3500 HD. @bucket That square possibly does not have 19.5 rims. That is my avatar picture as my old computer with all the good pictures died. Took this now but you can't see anything.

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I guess I should have specified 16's. I know I've seen them on 90's Dodge and GM duallies, as well as a lot of 3/4 and 1 ton vans.
 

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New problem for me: I now want to find myself a wrecker to add to the collection, but it's highly likely SWMBO will kill me if I buy another vehicle...
 

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