17 inch ralleys - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

morgan71 · 11-11-2008, 10:26 PM

Hello new to the site I just scored some 17 inch ralley wheels on CL yesterday for cheap, but they have some rusty chrome which i am having stripped and powdercoated. I was wondering what size tires to go with, they are 8 inches wide. I was thinking either 255 or 275 60 17. Here is my truck, 71 cst 10

cdowns · 11-11-2008, 11:26 PM

they sure dont look like ralley wheels ythat i'm familar with

but welcome to the board nice truck

LuckyHenriksen · 11-11-2008, 11:42 PM

I dont think those are ralleys. Nice truck

I think this is what a ralley wheel looks like

morgan71 · 11-12-2008, 08:57 AM

I know that the wheels pictured arent ralleys, I am new to the site and just thought I would show a picture of my truck as it is now. The ralley's I bought are at the chrome shop being stripped so they can be powdercoated. They are 17x8 inch from stockton wheel. I was hoping someone on here had some and could recommend a tire sizee that fits our bodystyle of trucks well.

ulakovic22 · 11-12-2008, 11:13 AM

What size wheel and tire do you have now? Are you wanting something with the same overall height?

glock35ipsc · 11-12-2008, 11:33 AM

Oh come on guys, do the math..... the pics are dated 11-04-08, and he said he scored the wheels yesterday, which would have been 11-10-08. No time-space continuum way-back machine needed to figure that one out!

I can't help you on a tire size, but I do like your truck. I dig that green/green combo!

LuckyHenriksen · 11-12-2008, 02:02 PM

Alright sweet I cant wait to see what they look like when they come back from chroming. Post up some good pics

67ChevyRedneck · 11-12-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Alright sweet I cant wait to see what they look like when they come back from chroming. Post up some good pics

They're being stripped of chrome and powdercoated

Are they the truck style or the corvette style?

LuckyHenriksen · 11-12-2008, 02:23 PM

Oh nice! What color of powdercoat?

kcjones · 11-12-2008, 02:29 PM

I have 17" vette style rallye going on my truck in the next couple weeks. Here's some of the research I came up with for tires, for what it's worth:

275/60/17 is about 30" tall, and will not fit a 5" drop very well (you'd have to tuck it, and you'd need like a 5" backspace on 8" wide wheel to do that). With a 4" drop, you'd probably get a little rubbing on a 4" backspace wheel over big bumps.

This is all considering a 71 and up rear end (wider than 70 or earlier).

275/55/17 is a hair under 29", and if using a 4" backspace wheel, will sit under the well on a 5" drop nicely.

If you're sticking with stock height, you'll probably like the height/width of the 275/60/17, but there'll be some issues in the front.

A 255/60/17 (if you can find one) would fit without steering rub at stock height, but I'm thinking 275/60/17 is gonna get you some rubbing and possibly damage if you're steering and going over a bump.

morgan71 · 11-12-2008, 08:48 PM

The wheels are the 17 inch vette style with the early 67 camaro style center cap. I paid 150 for the wheels and caps with worn tires on them. I went to the tire shop today and you are right the 255 60 17 is hard to find in anything but an SUV tire but they did have some goodyear gtII in that style which is an okay tire I have had before, but was hoping for something better. I have cooper cobras on my 69 camaro but no luck with Cooper in that size. Thanks for the good info on the tire fitment Jones, I will find something in a 255 60. The color is gonna be a silver with some metallic in it, looked very close to the argent silver the early color wheels where.

Ackattack · 11-12-2008, 10:04 PM

i had a set of 17x8 TTIIs on my 72 GMC. I was running 275/50/17s and they looked nice.

I think only Falken and Nitto make tires in that size (or at least a few years ago when I bought them)

Good luck

souljaboy9768 · 11-12-2008, 10:31 PM

does anyone have any pic of thee 17 inch rallys on their truck. And where can you buy them

my67chevytruck · 11-13-2008, 12:12 AM

you can order the 17" ralleys from www.wheelvintiques.com

kcjones · 11-13-2008, 11:52 AM

Wheel Vintiques is spectacular, BTW (IMHO). They have great products, excellent service - I had questions on the phone, they answered them fully and helpfully. Also, I ordered through summit (no sales tax or shipping!), and Summit said 10-15 business days. I got them 2 days later directly from Wheel Vintiques! Perfect chrome, perfect trim pieces.

11-11-2008, 10:26 PM	#1
morgan71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perry OK Posts: 121	17 inch ralleys Hello new to the site I just scored some 17 inch ralley wheels on CL yesterday for cheap, but they have some rusty chrome which i am having stripped and powdercoated. I was wondering what size tires to go with, they are 8 inches wide. I was thinking either 255 or 275 60 17. Here is my truck, 71 cst 10 Attached Images

11-11-2008, 11:26 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 17 inch ralleys they sure dont look like ralley wheels ythat i'm familar with but welcome to the board nice truck __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 11-11-2008 at 11:27 PM.

11-11-2008, 11:42 PM	#3
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 17 inch ralleys I dont think those are ralleys. Nice truck I think this is what a ralley wheel looks like __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-12-2008, 08:57 AM	#4
morgan71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perry OK Posts: 121	Re: 17 inch ralleys I know that the wheels pictured arent ralleys, I am new to the site and just thought I would show a picture of my truck as it is now. The ralley's I bought are at the chrome shop being stripped so they can be powdercoated. They are 17x8 inch from stockton wheel. I was hoping someone on here had some and could recommend a tire sizee that fits our bodystyle of trucks well.

11-12-2008, 11:13 AM	#5
ulakovic22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lantana, TX Posts: 419	Re: 17 inch ralleys What size wheel and tire do you have now? Are you wanting something with the same overall height? Last edited by ulakovic22; 11-12-2008 at 11:14 AM.

11-12-2008, 11:33 AM	#6
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: 17 inch ralleys Oh come on guys, do the math..... the pics are dated 11-04-08, and he said he scored the wheels yesterday, which would have been 11-10-08. No time-space continuum way-back machine needed to figure that one out! I can't help you on a tire size, but I do like your truck. I dig that green/green combo! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-12-2008, 02:02 PM	#7
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 17 inch ralleys Alright sweet I cant wait to see what they look like when they come back from chroming. Post up some good pics __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-12-2008, 02:23 PM	#9
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 17 inch ralleys Oh nice! What color of powdercoat? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-12-2008, 02:29 PM	#10
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: 17 inch ralleys I have 17" vette style rallye going on my truck in the next couple weeks. Here's some of the research I came up with for tires, for what it's worth: 275/60/17 is about 30" tall, and will not fit a 5" drop very well (you'd have to tuck it, and you'd need like a 5" backspace on 8" wide wheel to do that). With a 4" drop, you'd probably get a little rubbing on a 4" backspace wheel over big bumps. This is all considering a 71 and up rear end (wider than 70 or earlier). 275/55/17 is a hair under 29", and if using a 4" backspace wheel, will sit under the well on a 5" drop nicely. If you're sticking with stock height, you'll probably like the height/width of the 275/60/17, but there'll be some issues in the front. A 255/60/17 (if you can find one) would fit without steering rub at stock height, but I'm thinking 275/60/17 is gonna get you some rubbing and possibly damage if you're steering and going over a bump. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

11-12-2008, 08:48 PM	#11
morgan71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perry OK Posts: 121	Re: 17 inch ralleys The wheels are the 17 inch vette style with the early 67 camaro style center cap. I paid 150 for the wheels and caps with worn tires on them. I went to the tire shop today and you are right the 255 60 17 is hard to find in anything but an SUV tire but they did have some goodyear gtII in that style which is an okay tire I have had before, but was hoping for something better. I have cooper cobras on my 69 camaro but no luck with Cooper in that size. Thanks for the good info on the tire fitment Jones, I will find something in a 255 60. The color is gonna be a silver with some metallic in it, looked very close to the argent silver the early color wheels where.

11-12-2008, 10:04 PM	#12
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: 17 inch ralleys i had a set of 17x8 TTIIs on my 72 GMC. I was running 275/50/17s and they looked nice. I think only Falken and Nitto make tires in that size (or at least a few years ago when I bought them) Good luck __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

11-12-2008, 10:31 PM	#13
souljaboy9768 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, TX Posts: 92	Re: 17 inch ralleys does anyone have any pic of thee 17 inch rallys on their truck. And where can you buy them

11-13-2008, 12:12 AM	#14
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 17 inch ralleys you can order the 17" ralleys from www.wheelvintiques.com __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

11-13-2008, 11:52 AM	#15
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: 17 inch ralleys Wheel Vintiques is spectacular, BTW (IMHO). They have great products, excellent service - I had questions on the phone, they answered them fully and helpfully. Also, I ordered through summit (no sales tax or shipping!), and Summit said 10-15 business days. I got them 2 days later directly from Wheel Vintiques! Perfect chrome, perfect trim pieces. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

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