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MalibuKasey 09-27-2011 08:50 AM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
My search begins!

NC67Chev 09-28-2011 07:08 PM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey (Post 4922437)
My search begins!

Are you looking for some? Me thinks I can help.....

MisterC 09-28-2011 08:11 PM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
I'm still needing 2 more. Let me know if you have access to some, please.

NC67Chev 09-30-2011 08:52 AM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
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Originally Posted by MisterC (Post 4925283)
I'm still needing 2 more. Let me know if you have access to some, please.

Here is a thread on the 67 - 72 forum with some for sale:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=steel+wheels

I'm picking up a set of 5 this weekend. Malibu has spoken for 2 and I'm planning on using 2. So, it looks like I'll have 1 extra that I could make somebody a good deal on.

MalibuKasey 09-30-2011 10:38 AM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
Actually I might by #5 from you as well.... :-)

NC67Chev 09-30-2011 11:08 AM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey (Post 4927911)
Actually I might by #5 from you as well.... :-)

Okay then. I'll send you some pics when I pick them up. I may go get them today if I get work wrapped up early.

72freak 09-30-2011 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko (Post 4917471)
found two more for y'all...
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2581420486.html these look like steelies, not rallies, so not sure of the guy is just guessing, but the price is sweet! $25 ea

Those look to be early ones because of the hub cap clips! .

72freak 09-30-2011 01:01 PM

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Here are mine.

MalibuKasey 09-30-2011 01:40 PM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
That looks killer!! Dig the white wheels!

KroAutomotiveInc 10-01-2011 05:50 AM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
wow i belive thats what i have on the front of my truck now have 2 more just sitting out back

Slowtruk 10-01-2011 10:37 AM

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Ive got 2 15x8 6 lugs and 2 15x10 6 lugs. got em free

MisterC 10-01-2011 07:13 PM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
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Originally Posted by KroAutomotiveInc (Post 4929345)
wow i belive thats what i have on the front of my truck now have 2 more just sitting out back

PM sent inquring if those 2 "out back" are available for sale.

MalibuKasey 10-10-2011 03:14 PM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
I met NC67 today and picked up my new wheels!!! TOTALLY STOKED!!

chemlab 10-10-2011 07:32 PM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
coker tires sells wheels too with custom offsets

mjs94080 03-14-2019 12:16 AM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
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Originally Posted by Apache63 (Post 4915300)
They will fit perfectly , i´m running 225/75/15 and it looks great!!!!


http://up.picr.de/8295098lxl.jpg

Fantastic!
I need these rims for front disc brake upgrade on my 66' C10 LWB.
Do you have pix of your front?

GMDad 03-14-2019 10:47 PM

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I picked up a set off of a square body blazer. They had optional 15x8 wheels

Matt's k5 06-16-2023 11:14 PM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Apache63 (Post 4915300)
They will fit perfectly , i´m running 225/75/15 and it looks great!!!!


http://up.picr.de/8295098lxl.jpg

I know this is an older post but how wide is your tread , any pictures? All the 225/75/15 on 8 wide looks ballooned out and very small tread , 6.5 inches wide look silly ,yours looks awesome!

Arne 06-17-2023 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt's k5 (Post 9212932)
I know this is an older post but how wide is your tread , any pictures? All the 225/75/15 on 8 wide looks ballooned out and very small tread , 6.5 inches wide look silly ,yours looks awesome!

He hasn't logged on to the site since 2016, so I don't think you'll get an answer.

I'm running 275/60-15 on 15x8 on my step side. They have 4¼" backside, which is a tad snug on the rear.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1671216909

Matt's k5 06-17-2023 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Arne (Post 9212940)
He hasn't logged on to the site since 2016, so I don't think you'll get an answer.

I'm running 275/60-15 on 15x8 on my step side. They have 4¼" backside, which is a tad snug on the rear.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1671216909

Thanks but I'm not looking for this size, I have that size on my other truck, but want a wider tread with a skinny white wall tire, with a 15x8 wheel

Arne 06-17-2023 12:11 PM

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OK, based on my first career (20+ years selling wheels and tires), to avoid the stretched look on an 8" wheel you will want at least a 245 width tire, and 255 would be a better fit. For whitewalls, look for 245/70 or 255/70 tires.

Here's an example - https://simpletire.com/brands/vitour...ry=Del3&rad=AE

hewittca 06-19-2023 01:39 PM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
He has a few photos in his build thread here. Some angles the 225 looks good, others it has that ballooned look you mentioned. I have 235/75r15s on my 15x8 and same thing, some angles it looks great and some it looks stretched. I wanted to go wider on the tire but at the time I couldn't find a decent 255 with a thin white. Those tires Arne posted would be a good option.

Here's my 235/75r15 on a 15x8 for reference. It's on a '72 but you get the idea:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...086fe468_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...02826b62_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9eb1219c_b.jpg

Arne 06-19-2023 02:12 PM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Arne (Post 9213008)
OK, based on my first career (20+ years selling wheels and tires), to avoid the stretched look on an 8" wheel you will want at least a 245 width tire, and 255 would be a better fit. For whitewalls, look for 245/70 or 255/70 tires.

Here's an example - https://simpletire.com/brands/vitour...ry=Del3&rad=AE

You may need to call them to verify the whitewall on the 255/70-15. The image shows white, but the description of that size shows black.

theastronaut 06-19-2023 02:18 PM

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I've got 235/75 on 8" wheels as well, I kind of like the narrow tread/bulging sidewall look since it sort of replicates the proportions of bias plies. I usually go for stock but lowered look so the sidewall bulge looks more vintage than a chunky/square tire that would be more suited for a hot rod style build.


Bias plies-

https://i.imgur.com/ePCf61Ph.jpg


235/75 on 8" rear wheels, 215/75 on stock 5.5" wheels in front.

https://i.imgur.com/MVy43vhh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9pNBVaeh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6ClMezVh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/S9fn1gRh.jpg

Matt's k5 06-19-2023 03:15 PM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by theastronaut (Post 9213541)
i've got 235/75 on 8" wheels as well, i kind of like the narrow tread/bulging sidewall look since it sort of replicates the proportions of bias plies. I usually go for stock but lowered look so the sidewall bulge looks more vintage than a chunky/square tire that would be more suited for a hot rod style build.


Bias plies-

https://i.imgur.com/epcf61ph.jpg


235/75 on 8" rear wheels, 215/75 on stock 5.5" wheels in front.

https://i.imgur.com/mvy43vhh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9pnbvaeh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6clmezvh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/s9fn1grh.jpg


thanks i think thats what i want! I just got mine in today , it just the tread pattern is super narrow is all and afraid looks too bulgy , but seeing yours on the truck vs on cant really see it , can you measure yout tread width? Mine are only 6.25 wide they are milestar touring

Matt's k5 06-19-2023 03:17 PM

Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by hewittca (Post 9213530)
he has a few photos in his build thread here. Some angles the 225 looks good, others it has that ballooned look you mentioned. I have 235/75r15s on my 15x8 and same thing, some angles it looks great and some it looks stretched. I wanted to go wider on the tire but at the time i couldn't find a decent 255 with a thin white. Those tires arne posted would be a good option.

Here's my 235/75r15 on a 15x8 for reference. It's on a '72 but you get the idea:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...086fe468_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...02826b62_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9eb1219c_b.jpg


what is your front tire size?


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