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need the stock tire specs for a 73 bull nose

Discussion in 'Jeepster Commando and Commando Tech' started by everest01, Apr 8, 2006.

  1. Apr 8, 2006
    everest01

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    Hey anyone know the stock tire specs for a 73 Bullnose and how big you can go on the stock wheels. Thanks

    Eric
     
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    everest01

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    will 205 65 15 fit?
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2006
    jpflat2a

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    H78x15 largest from factory
    6.00x16 also listed
    never saw those on a 72-73 from factory around here
     
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  4. Apr 9, 2006
    everest01

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    what does that translate to in the 15 inch? ???/??/15 and thanks
     
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  5. Apr 9, 2006
    jpflat2a

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    beats me
    dang metric system !
    8 inch is probably the widest wheel in stock form
     
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    timgr

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    Isn't the stock steel 5 on 5.5" wheel from that era 6" wide? IIRC the stock 6 on 5.5" from the '70s is 7" wide. The Renegade steel wheels were 8" wide as I recall.

    According to this article http://www.buicks.net/shop/reference/tires.html the H78-15 is about the same as a P225/75R15.
     
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    jpflat2a

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    you are correct
    I read his post as how wide a wheel he could install
     
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    original cj5

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    I have an owners manual for the 1972 models (CJ5, Commando, Wagoneer & Truck). Ain't that great, 1 owners manual for all 4 models. It specifies 3 tire sizes for a standard Commando, 7.35 x 15, 8.55 x 15 and H78 x 15. A heavy duty model used 6.00 x 16 tire. From my research, the closest radial size is 235/75R15. I have these mounted on K-H 5 (or 5 1/2) x 15 wheels, again, what I believe to be the OEM wheel. Hope this points you in the right direction.
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2006
    everest01

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    Thanks everyone for all your help. one more question tho, what's the largest size I can fit without lifting the truck, how wide too?
     
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