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chevroletrestoguy · 10-22-2009, 12:39 PM

Guys,
Would a 15x8 mid 80's rally wheel fit our trucks? Is the backspacing ok? I am doing the 5x5 pattern with disc brakes all around. Any body got any pictures of them on their trucks?
Thanks.

Martin64 · 10-22-2009, 12:51 PM

Yup, that's what I'm sporting on mine. I have the chrome trim rings on 'em (not pictured) and the center caps are sitting on a shelf in the garage that I don't know if I want to put on or not. I'm running 60's, but I'd recommend running 70's. The 60's knocked the cruise altitude on the freeway down about 5 mph (which is alot to lose for me). So the next time I need tires I'm going for the 70's.

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-22-2009, 02:06 PM

**62 Longbed** · 10-22-2009, 02:56 PM

I'm running 305-50R-15's on the back of mine on the factory rallys ...But I to am gonna go to a 60's or 70's tire .. Lost alot on the topend ... But a tranny and rearend swaps are still on my mind .. Good Luck !!

Slow Build · 10-22-2009, 03:03 PM

Those are all 6 lug. He's asking about 5 lug.

I'm sure it can be done, but I don't have any pictures of one that way.

Slow Build · 10-22-2009, 03:13 PM

Found one in the Gallery

This is 63 sbssbbw's ride.

63sbssbbw · 10-23-2009, 07:19 AM

I agree LOL

63sbssbbw · 10-23-2009, 07:31 AM

Just so no one assumes that drop spindles will work with rallies
(which is a Q I was going to ask when I get to that point wth my GMC)
I am NOT running drop spindles..
All stock with cupped LCA's and (I suspect) cut springs.
2" blocks in the rear
And, yes it drives\rides great
Thanks ,T

protrash64 · 10-23-2009, 09:15 AM

2.5'' dropped spindles plus bags work fine on mine.

63sbssbbw · 10-23-2009, 06:54 PM

Good to know pro
Thanks,T

10-22-2009, 12:39 PM	#1
chevroletrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	mid 80's rally wheels Guys, Would a 15x8 mid 80's rally wheel fit our trucks? Is the backspacing ok? I am doing the 5x5 pattern with disc brakes all around. Any body got any pictures of them on their trucks? Thanks.

10-22-2009, 12:51 PM	#2
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Re: mid 80's rally wheels Yup, that's what I'm sporting on mine. I have the chrome trim rings on 'em (not pictured) and the center caps are sitting on a shelf in the garage that I don't know if I want to put on or not. I'm running 60's, but I'd recommend running 70's. The 60's knocked the cruise altitude on the freeway down about 5 mph (which is alot to lose for me). So the next time I need tires I'm going for the 70's. Attached Images __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10 Last edited by Martin64; 10-22-2009 at 12:54 PM.

10-22-2009, 02:06 PM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: mid 80's rally wheels __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-22-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: mid 80's rally wheels I'm running 305-50R-15's on the back of mine on the factory rallys ...But I to am gonna go to a 60's or 70's tire .. Lost alot on the topend ... But a tranny and rearend swaps are still on my mind .. Good Luck !! Attached Images

10-22-2009, 03:03 PM	#5
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: mid 80's rally wheels Those are all 6 lug. He's asking about 5 lug. I'm sure it can be done, but I don't have any pictures of one that way. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

10-22-2009, 03:13 PM	#6
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: mid 80's rally wheels Found one in the Gallery This is 63 sbssbbw's ride. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

10-23-2009, 07:19 AM	#7
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: mid 80's rally wheels I agree LOL __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

10-23-2009, 07:31 AM	#8
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: mid 80's rally wheels Just so no one assumes that drop spindles will work with rallies (which is a Q I was going to ask when I get to that point wth my GMC) I am NOT running drop spindles.. All stock with cupped LCA's and (I suspect) cut springs. 2" blocks in the rear And, yes it drives\rides great Thanks ,T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d) Last edited by 63sbssbbw; 10-23-2009 at 07:32 AM. Reason: more info

10-23-2009, 09:15 AM	#9
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: mid 80's rally wheels 2.5'' dropped spindles plus bags work fine on mine. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

10-23-2009, 06:54 PM	#10
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: mid 80's rally wheels Good to know pro Thanks,T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)



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