Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rob73-87 · 04-03-2009, 07:58 AM

Hi ,

last night I had a discussion with a friend of mine about 15 inch rims....
Personally I like 15"ers because of the classic looks (small rim / big rubber).

Now we wonder how it would look like and ride like especially with 15 x12 (rear) and 15 x 10 (front) ina LWB truck.

Maybe someone has a pic or two of a truck with this combo (with tire-specs...)

JohnC · 04-03-2009, 10:14 AM

I ran 15x10's on my old 84. I didn't have it lowered or anything, and didn't have any problems. The only thing I really noticed was that it had a tendancy to find the ruts in the road more.

**N2TRUX** · 04-03-2009, 11:21 AM

With 10's on the front you need to be concerned with hydroplaning on wets roads. The side of your truck will be splattered constantly as well.

moneyeater · 04-03-2009, 02:13 PM

Hey Rob,
i have 10x15´s allaround and they ride nice.Hydroplaning wasn´t a problem yet but like N2TRUX said the truck is splattered with mud and water all the time!
Volker

JohnC · 04-03-2009, 02:47 PM

Yeah mine wasn't too bad about hydroplaning. However, I don't think I would go that big on the front again.

AceX · 04-03-2009, 07:13 PM

I have 15x10's all around right now and I don't mind them at all. The front could lose an inch though. I've got some rubbing issues after lowering.

A 15x12 in the rear MIGHT fit, but it will be close. You will have to get the spacing perfect. I'm running a 275 rear tire right now and I *think* I could get away with a 295, but a 305 would be pushing it.

SPIRIT OF 76 CHEVY · 04-03-2009, 08:46 PM

15x10 is nt bad ive had that combo about 10 times on many 67-87 chevy p/u

KQQL IT · 01-29-2010, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceX

I have 15x10's all around right now and I don't mind them at all. The front could lose an inch though. I've got some rubbing issues after lowering.

A 15x12 in the rear MIGHT fit, but it will be close. You will have to get the spacing perfect. I'm running a 275 rear tire right now and I *think* I could get away with a 295, but a 305 would be pushing it.

325/50s on 10's work with correct back space

dammitmitchell · 04-03-2009, 11:37 PM

i had 15x12's.....
i couldnt keep the mud out of my bed.. and if you peeked back to see where you ere going you could aways get a rock in the eye..
they were mounted with 38's =-)

72_Cheyenne402 · 01-28-2010, 01:02 PM

I currently have them on my truck 245-45-15 W/ 15x8" rims on the front on the back 295-50-15 w/ 15x10" rims. flush with the fender wells lowered 2-1/2" in front and 4" in rear

Jonboy · 01-29-2010, 09:49 AM

I had 325/50's on a 10" rally wheel on my Blazer for a while. It was lowered about 4", and the tire filled the whole wheelwell. It was huge.

The 295/50 on a 10" wheel on my swb looks too short to me. Any narrower tire would look stretched out, IMO. Too bad you can't still get a 285/70R15 tire anymore.

vtwinsport · 01-29-2010, 10:18 AM

my 8" up front do like to track ruts. 10s out back seem fine

blazer2007 · 01-29-2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

I had 325/50's on a 10" rally wheel on my Blazer for a while. It was lowered about 4", and the tire filled the whole wheelwell. It was huge.

The 295/50 on a 10" wheel on my swb looks too short to me. Any narrower tire would look stretched out, IMO. Too bad you can't still get a 285/70R15 tire anymore.

you can still get 285/70/15 I got mine from bf goodrich

storked82 · 01-29-2010, 10:42 AM

Hi Rob
I have 15x10 on all four corners on my 82 I do have pictures of my truck on the pages of the truck pic on this site Im thinking it is page 82 -85 something like that my tires are BFG radial 15s p205 50 15s

Take care

Jonboy · 01-29-2010, 12:24 PM

You can GET them, but they are almost $200 at Cokers. That's a little pricy for a 15" tire, IMO. Then again, I'm cheap.

Rob73-87 · 01-30-2010, 06:57 AM

Right now I have 15x8 with BS 3.75 and 225/60 R15 in the front and 15x10 with BS 3.75 and 275/60 R15 in the back.
I still think 15x10 all around would look better, esspecially in the front - the 15x10 would fill the wheelwell better...

Do you guys think 15x10 BS 3.75 ALL AROUND maybe with a wheels spacer (1") in the back would look good ????

Yesterday I got rid of my flipkit and those 3" springs..... too low for me - now I have 2.5" spindles and shackle and hangar installed - I like that much better and I think NOW I shouldn`t run into any "rubbing-issues" even with 10s in the front .... Am I right ?

northern 85 · 01-30-2010, 07:22 AM

Rob73-87 any pics of the new stance?

Rob73-87 · 01-30-2010, 05:56 PM

Here we go...sry - just cell phone pix....

Picture 1 (2" dropspindles + 3" springs and Flipkit)
Picture 2 (2" dropspindles and shackle/hangar) 15x8 and 15x10 rims
Picture 3 15x10 rims all around

What do you think about those 15x10 in the front or should I keep the 15x8?

Rob73-87 · 01-31-2010, 03:38 PM

Just want to bring back the thread...no opinions?

04-03-2009, 07:58 AM	#1
Rob73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nuremberg, Germany Posts: 116	Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? Hi , last night I had a discussion with a friend of mine about 15 inch rims.... Personally I like 15"ers because of the classic looks (small rim / big rubber). Now we wonder how it would look like and ride like especially with 15 x12 (rear) and 15 x 10 (front) ina LWB truck. Maybe someone has a pic or two of a truck with this combo (with tire-specs...)

04-03-2009, 10:14 AM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? I ran 15x10's on my old 84. I didn't have it lowered or anything, and didn't have any problems. The only thing I really noticed was that it had a tendancy to find the ruts in the road more.

04-03-2009, 11:21 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? With 10's on the front you need to be concerned with hydroplaning on wets roads. The side of your truck will be splattered constantly as well. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? Hey Rob, i have 10x15´s allaround and they ride nice.Hydroplaning wasn´t a problem yet but like N2TRUX said the truck is splattered with mud and water all the time! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

04-03-2009, 02:47 PM	#5
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? Yeah mine wasn't too bad about hydroplaning. However, I don't think I would go that big on the front again.

04-03-2009, 07:13 PM	#6
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? I have 15x10's all around right now and I don't mind them at all. The front could lose an inch though. I've got some rubbing issues after lowering. A 15x12 in the rear MIGHT fit, but it will be close. You will have to get the spacing perfect. I'm running a 275 rear tire right now and I think I could get away with a 295, but a 305 would be pushing it. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

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SPIRIT OF 76 CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 722	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? 15x10 is nt bad ive had that combo about 10 times on many 67-87 chevy p/u __________________ Stan's short bed fleet 69 custom deluxe swb 69 custom swb shop truck 70 custom sport truck swb 72 GMC super custom swb 72 Custom/10 swb inline 6 auto p/s p/b 77 silverado swb 86 Buick Grand National 92 silverado sport swb 06 silverado crew cab 07 caddy sts 08 f250 4x4 crew cab Sold!!! 12 dodge ram 1500 big horn

04-03-2009, 11:37 PM	#9
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? i had 15x12's..... i couldnt keep the mud out of my bed.. and if you peeked back to see where you ere going you could aways get a rock in the eye.. they were mounted with 38's =-) __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

01-28-2010, 01:02 PM	#10
72_Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 2	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? I currently have them on my truck 245-45-15 W/ 15x8" rims on the front on the back 295-50-15 w/ 15x10" rims. flush with the fender wells lowered 2-1/2" in front and 4" in rear

01-29-2010, 09:49 AM	#11
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? I had 325/50's on a 10" rally wheel on my Blazer for a while. It was lowered about 4", and the tire filled the whole wheelwell. It was huge. The 295/50 on a 10" wheel on my swb looks too short to me. Any narrower tire would look stretched out, IMO. Too bad you can't still get a 285/70R15 tire anymore. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-29-2010, 10:18 AM	#12
vtwinsport Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: edmonton, alberta Posts: 293	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? my 8" up front do like to track ruts. 10s out back seem fine __________________ 76 Silverado, 2wd, long box, 350/th350, 3.42 posi, edelbrock performer 64cc heads, edelbrock 1405, 2101 intake, Hedman Headers, Comp Cam XE262 http://beerbreadbike.wordpress.com/

01-29-2010, 10:42 AM	#14
storked82 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vandalia IL Posts: 149	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? Hi Rob I have 15x10 on all four corners on my 82 I do have pictures of my truck on the pages of the truck pic on this site Im thinking it is page 82 -85 something like that my tires are BFG radial 15s p205 50 15s Take care

01-29-2010, 12:24 PM	#15
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? You can GET them, but they are almost $200 at Cokers. That's a little pricy for a 15" tire, IMO. Then again, I'm cheap. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-30-2010, 06:57 AM	#16
Rob73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nuremberg, Germany Posts: 116	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? Right now I have 15x8 with BS 3.75 and 225/60 R15 in the front and 15x10 with BS 3.75 and 275/60 R15 in the back. I still think 15x10 all around would look better, esspecially in the front - the 15x10 would fill the wheelwell better... Do you guys think 15x10 BS 3.75 ALL AROUND maybe with a wheels spacer (1") in the back would look good ???? Yesterday I got rid of my flipkit and those 3" springs..... too low for me - now I have 2.5" spindles and shackle and hangar installed - I like that much better and I think NOW I shouldn`t run into any "rubbing-issues" even with 10s in the front .... Am I right ? __________________ 1982 C-10 SWB (soon dropped, 383ci, but restored stock appearance) 1984 C-10 LWB, dropped, custom paint 1996 Plymouth Voyager (Daily Driver "The Mule") 2008 Caliber R/T (Daily Driver)

01-30-2010, 07:22 AM	#17
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? Rob73-87 any pics of the new stance?



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01-30-2010, 05:56 PM	#18
Rob73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nuremberg, Germany Posts: 116	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? Here we go...sry - just cell phone pix.... Picture 1 (2" dropspindles + 3" springs and Flipkit) Picture 2 (2" dropspindles and shackle/hangar) 15x8 and 15x10 rims Picture 3 15x10 rims all around What do you think about those 15x10 in the front or should I keep the 15x8? __________________ 1982 C-10 SWB (soon dropped, 383ci, but restored stock appearance) 1984 C-10 LWB, dropped, custom paint 1996 Plymouth Voyager (Daily Driver "The Mule") 2008 Caliber R/T (Daily Driver)

01-31-2010, 03:38 PM	#19
Rob73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nuremberg, Germany Posts: 116	Re: Anybody with 15" x 12 and 15" x 10 ??? Just want to bring back the thread...no opinions? __________________ 1982 C-10 SWB (soon dropped, 383ci, but restored stock appearance) 1984 C-10 LWB, dropped, custom paint 1996 Plymouth Voyager (Daily Driver "The Mule") 2008 Caliber R/T (Daily Driver)

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