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04-27-2010, 01:16 AM
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What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
I bought a set of 15x8 ralley wheels to put on my 72 long bed Cheyenne. I am looking to get a set of wider BFG tires to make it look a little sportier. What I am asking is what is a good size tire to put on it that would represent a period correct aftermarket setup. I looked at a truck that had 235/70-15's on it. They looked a little skinny for what I am trying to do. Any ideas?
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04-27-2010, 01:40 AM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
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I'm running: Front 215/70/15 Rear 275/60/15
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04-27-2010, 08:04 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
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04-28-2010, 01:18 AM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
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 I always think LESS of my Truck, then other people, and my Wife is always telling me..."You don't realize how nice your Truck is". Thanks for the "Props".
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04-27-2010, 05:24 AM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
255/70 front, 285/70 rear
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04-27-2010, 06:03 AM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
I think the 275/60 is the perfect tire for an 8 inch wheel.
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04-27-2010, 12:39 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
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04-27-2010, 07:14 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
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04-27-2010, 06:15 AM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
I'm running 255/70's, the outside diameter is pretty close to stock so the speedo is semi accurate.
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04-27-2010, 07:33 AM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
245/60's all around
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04-27-2010, 08:23 AM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
I agree on the 275/60 - I have them on all 4 corners.
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11-05-2016, 07:47 PM
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I really like the look of the chrome chevy center caps on the slotted rally wheels. Can you recommend a place I can buy these center caps? Thank you, Brad Krause brad.krause52@gmail.com |
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04-27-2010, 09:04 AM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
275-60 all around....longer life when you rotate them.....
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04-27-2010, 12:29 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
Most of these trucks came with L78/15 tires which convert to the 235/75R15 radial tire.
P235/75R15 is 28.88 inches high with a 9.25 inch footprint P235/70R15 is 27.96 inches high with a 9.25 inch footprint P255/70R15 is 29.04 inches high with a 10.03 inch footprint P275/60R15 is 27.96 inches high with a 10.08 inch footprint If you want to fill in your whellwells more I think the P255/70R15's are the way to go. You have a little wider tire than stock and a fuller wheelwell especialy if you use an 8 or 9 inch rim.
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11-25-2014, 05:04 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
Another BFG 275-60-15s All around here
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11-23-2015, 02:23 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
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Just sent you a private message. Wondering what is the brand of those wheels (Pacer Rallye ??) Been looking for a set of those everywhere. Thanks in advance!!
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11-26-2015, 03:03 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
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04-27-2010, 12:37 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
I have 295/50's on mine, but also think the 275/60 is hard to beat. I will be switching to that size next time around.
I just did a rotation. Man, the rears usually don't wear out faster than the front on my other vehicles  
Last edited by Jim_PA; 04-27-2010 at 12:38 PM. |
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04-27-2010, 03:20 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
Another one for 275/60/15s on all corners.
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04-27-2010, 06:56 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
Here's a pic of 235/70-15 fronts and 255/70-15 rears.I also have a 2 1/2 front 4 rear drop.I will do a wider tire next time but until the power steering is installed I wanted to be able to turn it.
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04-27-2010, 07:10 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
255/70 all 4 or 235/70 front, 255/70 rear
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04-27-2010, 11:13 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
245/60/15 Front
275/60/15 Rear That is my fav setup, but really depends on the stance of your truck and the look you are going for.
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04-28-2010, 12:50 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
Well, the board has spoken. 275/60/15 BFG Radials it is!
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04-28-2010, 02:48 PM
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04-28-2010, 04:19 PM
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Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys
Wwotr - your truck is perfect. The drop/ tire combo is exactly what I am looking for. Can I get the details? Drop spindles?
What kind of paint job? Bc/ flat cc, primer, or something else. Thanks in advance |
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