New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ratrod67 · 03-17-2007, 06:21 PM

Got some new back tires for the truck and thought I'd post a few pics just in case someone is interested in the same size tire. The rims are 15X10 with 5 inch backspacing and the tires are M/T ET Streets P315/60-15's.

**special-K** · 03-17-2007, 06:37 PM

That`s fat(not phat.Well,that`too).What about the rear suspension,remind my what you have.It`s lowered some,right?They look "right" on there.

ratrod67 · 03-17-2007, 06:56 PM

Thanks. It has a 6 inch drop spring in the back.

corn · 03-17-2007, 07:43 PM

That looks pretty tough to me. Im a little worried about getting my combo to fit. I bought 15X10 aluminum slots & I think most were 3 1/2 bs & I have 275/60's for them w/6" drop. I guess Ill find out when I get them mounted. Your pics make me want want to get to work on mine. Thanks for posting them...

**special-K** · 03-17-2007, 07:54 PM

Thanks,I thought you had -6".How do you think those would fit on 8" rims?!0" looks perfect.But,I have a set of 8s.I could run a set for racey and a set for cruisey.

Wootdog · 03-17-2007, 08:47 PM

And I thought the P295/50/15s I have on my sixty seven were wide. Kerry

RACINJASON22 · 03-17-2007, 08:55 PM

Thanks for the post. I have a set of 315/60-15 McCreary Dot's from when I raced and was wondering on how they would look/fit and which wheel backspaceing needed. BTW looks GR8! RJ22

brake · 03-18-2007, 10:19 PM

Looks great! It looks like the tires are flush with the fenders from the pics. It that correct?
I was just looking into the 315's or 295's for my '72. Problem is, I couldn't find 15x10's with more than 4 or 4.25 BS for 8-bolt wheels. I'm guessing they'd stick out past the fenders with the 315's? The 295's may fit a little better.

How does the truck hook with those tires? How much power & what kind of times do you run?

milner · 03-19-2007, 12:31 PM

I love that truck! I was just wondering if you still had it or sold it. I think that is the size of tire I am going to run on my S10. As always looks killer!

KAILUAZ · 03-19-2007, 02:46 PM

Killer!!!

project1971 · 03-19-2007, 02:54 PM

That look awsome! sits just right!

Longhorn Man · 03-19-2007, 04:26 PM

that looks bad ass... just the right amount of rake to say Don't F with me.

ratrod67 · 03-19-2007, 04:36 PM

Thanks for all the compliments. I appreciate it!!

KAILUAZ · 03-19-2007, 10:36 PM

That rake looks great on the long bed. I think you changed my mind about the direction I was going.

49studebaker · 03-20-2007, 12:12 AM

Awesome, I like those alot!

Zumo · 03-20-2007, 08:36 AM

Those are some tasty meats.

**special-K** · 03-21-2007, 10:39 AM

Bringing this back for another member^^^^

03-17-2007, 06:21 PM	#1
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 Got some new back tires for the truck and thought I'd post a few pics just in case someone is interested in the same size tire. The rims are 15X10 with 5 inch backspacing and the tires are M/T ET Streets P315/60-15's. Attached Images

03-17-2007, 06:37 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 That`s fat(not phat.Well,that`too).What about the rear suspension,remind my what you have.It`s lowered some,right?They look "right" on there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-17-2007, 06:56 PM	#3
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 Thanks. It has a 6 inch drop spring in the back.

03-17-2007, 07:43 PM	#4
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 That looks pretty tough to me. Im a little worried about getting my combo to fit. I bought 15X10 aluminum slots & I think most were 3 1/2 bs & I have 275/60's for them w/6" drop. I guess Ill find out when I get them mounted. Your pics make me want want to get to work on mine. Thanks for posting them...

03-17-2007, 07:54 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 Thanks,I thought you had -6".How do you think those would fit on 8" rims?!0" looks perfect.But,I have a set of 8s.I could run a set for racey and a set for cruisey. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-17-2007, 08:47 PM	#6
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,677	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 And I thought the P295/50/15s I have on my sixty seven were wide. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

03-17-2007, 08:55 PM	#7
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 Thanks for the post. I have a set of 315/60-15 McCreary Dot's from when I raced and was wondering on how they would look/fit and which wheel backspaceing needed. BTW looks GR8! RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

03-18-2007, 10:19 PM	#8
brake Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 18	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 Looks great! It looks like the tires are flush with the fenders from the pics. It that correct? I was just looking into the 315's or 295's for my '72. Problem is, I couldn't find 15x10's with more than 4 or 4.25 BS for 8-bolt wheels. I'm guessing they'd stick out past the fenders with the 315's? The 295's may fit a little better. How does the truck hook with those tires? How much power & what kind of times do you run?

03-19-2007, 12:31 PM	#9
milner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mandan,ND Posts: 268	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 I love that truck! I was just wondering if you still had it or sold it. I think that is the size of tire I am going to run on my S10. As always looks killer! __________________ 355,vortec heads, Doug Herbert cam, Performer intake, 750 Holley, Hooker Comps, 2 1/2 duals w/Aero Chambers, 2500 stall and 3.73 posi.

03-19-2007, 02:46 PM	#10
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 Killer!!! __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

03-19-2007, 02:54 PM	#11
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 That look awsome! sits just right! __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

03-19-2007, 04:26 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 that looks bad ass... just the right amount of rake to say Don't F with me.

03-19-2007, 04:36 PM	#13
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 Thanks for all the compliments. I appreciate it!!

03-19-2007, 10:36 PM	#14
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 That rake looks great on the long bed. I think you changed my mind about the direction I was going. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

03-20-2007, 12:12 AM	#15
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 Awesome, I like those alot! __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup



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03-20-2007, 08:36 AM	#16
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 Those are some tasty meats. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

03-21-2007, 10:39 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: New tires for the 72 P315/60-15 Bringing this back for another member^^^^ __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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