Tire Size on 15x8 w 2-4 Drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OldSkool71 · 11-13-2009, 09:09 PM

What tire sizes would you all recommend on a set of 15x8 rallys with a 2/4 drop? Hopefully some of you are running this set up still and didn't move onto the plus size models....

Mowdigger · 11-13-2009, 10:03 PM

I believe 255/70/15 all around will work okay .

chevjayfsd · 11-13-2009, 11:41 PM

275/60/15's on the back on a 15x8... Fronts are only 7" wide...

BTW I am looking to get some 18/20's lol.. .so This ride will soon leave the 15's in the dust lol...

72BlckButy · 11-13-2009, 11:46 PM

My truck is currently lowered 4.5/6 (I know lower than your request), but I wanted to give you some sizes to go off of.... Currently running 15x7's and 15x8's w/ 235 75R15 (not my tire of choice, but they're on there).

I'll post a pic of before the 7's and after the 7's.

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white 67 · 11-13-2009, 11:59 PM

Heres mine, Its 3 1/2 in front and 5 in the back. The rear's are 255 60 and the front is 235 60

Bpokey · 11-14-2009, 11:37 PM

I am running 275/60/15's on 15x8's all around on my 68 with a 3/5 drop and I have no issues at all.

**Already Gone** · 11-15-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bpokey

I am running 275/60/15's on 15x8's all around on my 68 with a 3/5 drop and I have no issues at all.

Can you post a pic?

**Already Gone** · 11-15-2009, 09:53 AM

I think 235/70R15 will work good but the ideal would be 255/70R15.

The 255's have 3/4 inch more footprint and the sidewalls will be about 3/4 inch higher between them which will fill in the wheel well just right.

Bpokey · 11-15-2009, 06:19 PM

I got some pics today of my 68 with 275/60R15 on 8 inch rally wheels.

11-13-2009, 09:09 PM	#1
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Tire Size on 15x8 w 2-4 Drop? What tire sizes would you all recommend on a set of 15x8 rallys with a 2/4 drop? Hopefully some of you are running this set up still and didn't move onto the plus size models.... __________________ -Ron- Last edited by OldSkool71; 11-13-2009 at 09:10 PM.

11-13-2009, 10:03 PM	#2
Mowdigger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mt. Auburn, Il Posts: 127	Re: Tire Size on 15x8 w 2-4 Drop? I believe 255/70/15 all around will work okay .

11-13-2009, 11:41 PM	#3
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	Re: Tire Size on 15x8 w 2-4 Drop? 275/60/15's on the back on a 15x8... Fronts are only 7" wide... BTW I am looking to get some 18/20's lol.. .so This ride will soon leave the 15's in the dust lol... __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

11-13-2009, 11:46 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tire Size on 15x8 w 2-4 Drop? My truck is currently lowered 4.5/6 (I know lower than your request), but I wanted to give you some sizes to go off of.... Currently running 15x7's and 15x8's w/ 235 75R15 (not my tire of choice, but they're on there). I'll post a pic of before the 7's and after the 7's. Before After __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-13-2009, 11:59 PM	#5
white 67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: coupeville ,washington Posts: 348	Re: Tire Size on 15x8 w 2-4 Drop? Heres mine, Its 3 1/2 in front and 5 in the back. The rear's are 255 60 and the front is 235 60 Attached Images

11-14-2009, 11:37 PM	#6
Bpokey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Belle Chasse LA Posts: 147	Re: Tire Size on 15x8 w 2-4 Drop? I am running 275/60/15's on 15x8's all around on my 68 with a 3/5 drop and I have no issues at all.

11-15-2009, 09:53 AM	#8
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Tire Size on 15x8 w 2-4 Drop? I think 235/70R15 will work good but the ideal would be 255/70R15. The 255's have 3/4 inch more footprint and the sidewalls will be about 3/4 inch higher between them which will fill in the wheel well just right. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

11-15-2009, 06:19 PM	#9
Bpokey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Belle Chasse LA Posts: 147	Re: Tire Size on 15x8 w 2-4 Drop? I got some pics today of my 68 with 275/60R15 on 8 inch rally wheels. Attached Images

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