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superchevy · 03-24-2005, 05:09 PM

For you guys who have this drop, what size tires will work with my 15x8 rally's?
I'd like widest possible out back.
SC

ocbaud · 03-24-2005, 07:42 PM

255/60/15 for the front

275/60/15 for the rear

that might give you a little more rake than you would like though

slammed_82 · 03-24-2005, 07:48 PM

i agree with ocbaud thats what i put on mine on 15x8 ralleys with about a 4/6 drop looks killer although air bags are in the works for it

superchevy · 03-24-2005, 08:13 PM

Can you squeeze a 295/50/15 in the rear?
Just wondering.

ocbaud · 03-24-2005, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superchevy

Can you squeeze a 295/50/15 in the rear?
Just wondering.

not on an 8" wide wheel

Jonboy · 03-24-2005, 10:10 PM

Casey, I have a pair of 10's with 295/65 Drag Radials on them if you want to try them. I am sure I will be down that way in a couple of weeks or so. They are huge, though.

Slammed66 · 03-24-2005, 10:29 PM

Yes indeed you can fit a 295 50 on and 8 inch rally ,

Tom · 03-24-2005, 11:11 PM

Not with a good footprint on the pavement though...

I have 255/60's up front and 275/60's out back with a 5-5.5/7 drop and the rake isen't much IMO, but the wheel gap is just right. With only a 4/5 drop you might want a little more tire sidewall to fill in the gap.

SCOTI · 03-24-2005, 11:46 PM

SC, for 8" wheels you can't beat the 275/60 footprint & looks. If you want the fatter 295 or 305, step-up to a 10" wheel. You could squeeze a tire w/the bigger section width on an 8, but it just doesn't look right.

ocbaud · 03-24-2005, 11:59 PM

how would a 305 fit on a 15x10 wheel??? also, what would be the widest tire and wheel that i could fit under the rear of my truck with say a 7" drop???

SCOTI · 03-25-2005, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocbaud

how would a 305 fit on a 15x10 wheel??? also, what would be the widest tire and wheel that i could fit under the rear of my truck with say a 7" drop???

BFG used to have the 305-50-15 Radial T/A & it looks sweet on a 15x10" wheel. I would say that's about the limit.... 10" wheel, 5" back space.

Malo83 · 03-25-2005, 03:08 AM

Running 275-50-15's on 15X9 Progressives on a 4/5 drop on my 83 short bed and she looks fine, running 295-50/275-60's on an 8" rim looks like your rollin' on doughnuts

ocbaud · 03-25-2005, 03:11 AM

275/60's look really good i think

hardly doughnuts
http://www.ocbaud.com/pictures/truck/truckrain2.JPG

SCOTI · 03-25-2005, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

275/60's look really good i think

hardly doughnuts
http://www.ocbaud.com/pictures/truck/truckrain2.JPG

I agree 100%.

superchevy · 03-25-2005, 10:25 AM

Well, can you get a 10" rally wheel?
Seems like I got some rallys at the junk yard once off a Suburban that were 9 or 9.5" wide. Guess I'll be heading to the yard to look.
SC

SCOTI · 03-25-2005, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superchevy

Well, can you get a 10" rally wheel?
Seems like I got some rallys at the junk yard once off a Suburban that were 9 or 9.5" wide. Guess I'll be heading to the yard to look.
SC

I know they're available through the aftermarket & I usually see them @ the swap meets (which I know you visit often

). Try searching through Stockton Wheel or Vintage Wheel Works websites for info.

AirMale · 03-25-2005, 01:09 PM

i have 15X10 truck ralleys that I use at the track with a pair of 28X12.50's. Stockton wheel can build anything you want.

Jonboy · 03-25-2005, 01:12 PM

The ones I have were widened. They have the stock offset to the front, with an additional 2" backspacing.

chevyrestoguy · 03-26-2005, 11:58 AM

I bought a set of 15x10 Truck Ralleys with a 4.5" backspace from Stockton Wheel and they fit great with a 275/70-15. It's close on the wheel lip, but they don't rub anywhere, even with a 6" drop on the rear.
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78chevstepside · 03-26-2005, 12:28 PM

I have a 4/6 drop . I run 235 60 series 15s on 15x8 rally wheels with a 1" wheel spacer. I have ground off most of the bottom lip on tha a -arm. On sharp turns my truck rubs. the biggest tire I could get on my rallys in the rear 275 60 series

boxrodz · 03-26-2005, 05:18 PM

Is anyone running or consider running 17" Rallys with their drop? There's a decent selection of tires for 17s to give a similar profile as the 15s. With the correct offset, it may fill the fender wells better without looking too over-powering and hopefully without causing rubbing problems. This may be one way of running 3" drop spindles without grinding the A-arm.

superchevy - What size of dropped spindles are you running?

78chevstepside - Do you have a pic of your lower A-arm?

78chevstepside · 03-26-2005, 06:58 PM

I think going to a bigger rim will help out on the rubbing issue.

SCOTI · 03-31-2005, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxrodz

Is anyone running or consider running 17" Rallys with their drop? There's a decent selection of tires for 17s to give a similar profile as the 15s. With the correct offset, it may fill the fender wells better without looking too over-powering and hopefully without causing rubbing problems. This may be one way of running 3" drop spindles without grinding the A-arm.

superchevy - What size of dropped spindles are you running?

78chevstepside - Do you have a pic of your lower A-arm?

The diameter of the wheel isn't as important as the back-spacing. I have 18" front wheels & they rub the lower control arms . . .... my 15" van ralleys don't.

boxrodz · 03-30-2005, 01:35 AM

78chev-
Thanks for the pic.
I was told that a 16" rim would work on a 3" drop spindle. It may ... barely without any A-arm mod. 17s and up for sure.

bluejimmy76 · 03-31-2005, 03:25 AM

I have 265/50-15's up front and 295-50/15's in the rear on my 76 stepside.
looks hella fat out back and has a full tire print. I can run a 275-50 15 up front too. My truck is dropped 5 and 5. also has a nice rake to it. I'm not computer savvy so if you want a pic I can email to ya.

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slammed_82 Ground Pounder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Yankton SD Posts: 54	hey i agree with ocbaud thats what i put on mine on 15x8 ralleys with about a 4/6 drop looks killer although air bags are in the works for it __________________ 82 swb

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superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Can you squeeze a 295/50/15 in the rear? Just wondering. __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

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Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Casey, I have a pair of 10's with 295/65 Drag Radials on them if you want to try them. I am sure I will be down that way in a couple of weeks or so. They are huge, though. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

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ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	255/60/15 for the front 275/60/15 for the rear that might give you a little more rake than you would like though

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Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,714	Not with a good footprint on the pavement though... I have 255/60's up front and 275/60's out back with a 5-5.5/7 drop and the rake isen't much IMO, but the wheel gap is just right. With only a 4/5 drop you might want a little more tire sidewall to fill in the gap. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,943	SC, for 8" wheels you can't beat the 275/60 footprint & looks. If you want the fatter 295 or 305, step-up to a 10" wheel. You could squeeze a tire w/the bigger section width on an 8, but it just doesn't look right. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	how would a 305 fit on a 15x10 wheel??? also, what would be the widest tire and wheel that i could fit under the rear of my truck with say a 7" drop???

03-25-2005, 03:08 AM	#12
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Running 275-50-15's on 15X9 Progressives on a 4/5 drop on my 83 short bed and she looks fine, running 295-50/275-60's on an 8" rim looks like your rollin' on doughnuts

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ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	275/60's look really good i think hardly doughnuts http://www.ocbaud.com/pictures/truck/truckrain2.JPG

03-25-2005, 10:25 AM	#15
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Well, can you get a 10" rally wheel? Seems like I got some rallys at the junk yard once off a Suburban that were 9 or 9.5" wide. Guess I'll be heading to the yard to look. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

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AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	i have 15X10 truck ralleys that I use at the track with a pair of 28X12.50's. Stockton wheel can build anything you want. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

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03-26-2005, 11:58 AM	#19
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	I bought a set of 15x10 Truck Ralleys with a 4.5" backspace from Stockton Wheel and they fit great with a 275/70-15. It's close on the wheel lip, but they don't rub anywhere, even with a 6" drop on the rear. ________ Oregon dispensary Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 10:49 AM.



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78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	I have a 4/6 drop . I run 235 60 series 15s on 15x8 rally wheels with a 1" wheel spacer. I have ground off most of the bottom lip on tha a -arm. On sharp turns my truck rubs. the biggest tire I could get on my rallys in the rear 275 60 series

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boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Is anyone running or consider running 17" Rallys with their drop? There's a decent selection of tires for 17s to give a similar profile as the 15s. With the correct offset, it may fill the fender wells better without looking too over-powering and hopefully without causing rubbing problems. This may be one way of running 3" drop spindles without grinding the A-arm. superchevy - What size of dropped spindles are you running? 78chevstepside - Do you have a pic of your lower A-arm? __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

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boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	78chev- Thanks for the pic. I was told that a 16" rim would work on a 3" drop spindle. It may ... barely without any A-arm mod. 17s and up for sure. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

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bluejimmy76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nor Cal inda 408/916 Posts: 31	I have 265/50-15's up front and 295-50/15's in the rear on my 76 stepside. looks hella fat out back and has a full tire print. I can run a 275-50 15 up front too. My truck is dropped 5 and 5. also has a nice rake to it. I'm not computer savvy so if you want a pic I can email to ya. __________________ My 1st 76 sierra classic stepside Owned: 76 chevy suburban 85 chevy K1500 90 chevy C1500 90 chevy K1500 sub 97 chevy C3500 crewcab dually 2000 chevy C3500 crewcab dually

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