15x8 smoothies on the front? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hover · 03-05-2016, 06:06 PM

I've looked and found many smoothies on the front but never sure if they were 15x7 or 15x8's. I want to put US Wheel series 51 smoothies on my 56 Task Force but not sure if I should use the 15x8's on the front or go with 15x7's. I currently have 15x7's with 4"BS, and they fit ok...just think they could be a little wider. Any opinions on this or these wheels?

Sim6 · 03-06-2016, 10:20 AM

IMO, I would stay with 7's or even 6's. I like the tucked look tho. Might as well throw on some WWW's too.

Hover · 03-06-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sim6

IMO, I would stay with 7's or even 6's. I like the tucked look tho. Might as well throw on some WWW's too.

Ya I think I'm gonna go with the 7's, no wide whites in my budget, I like the Blackwalls anyways.

Coupeguy2001 · 03-07-2016, 12:34 AM

Hey, I like the color of your truck

Hover · 03-07-2016, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Coupeguy2001

Hey, I like the color of your truck

Thanks, as you know, not many white ones!
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Hover · 03-07-2016, 02:23 AM

[quote=Coupeguy2001;7512625]Hey, I like the color of your truck

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**G&R's57GMC** · 03-07-2016, 02:11 AM

I've got 15 x8's all around with 235 75R 15 tires. They fill the wheel well and clear everything.

I also have 31 10.5R x 15 on 15x7 on the front and they clear everything except the drag link at lock the rears are on 15 x8's with a bit more offset and just clear the fender lips until you put a load in the bed then they rub .

And my Napco has 16 x 7's all around with 265 70R 16's. If the truck was 2 wheel drive I think they would also clear everything.

Hover · 03-07-2016, 02:22 AM

I ordered 15x8's for the rear and 15x7's for the front. Wheel Vintiques Smoothies. I was thinking of painting them red, baby moons and no trim rings, any thoughts on that?

Sim6 · 03-07-2016, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Hover

I ordered 15x8's for the rear and 15x7's for the front. Wheel Vintiques Smoothies. I was thinking of painting them red, baby moons and no trim rings, any thoughts on that?

That will look great!

**G&R's57GMC** · 03-07-2016, 04:51 AM

Funny you mentioned red wheels, I just so happen to have 15x 8's on the rear and 15x7's on the front of the chassis I'm building . Wheel Vintiques Artillery with '41 passenger car caps (not pictured).

Oh and the one on the lift has Micky Thompson N50x14 on 11 inch rims.

Hover · 03-07-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

Funny you mentioned red wheels, I just so happen to have 15x 8's on the rear and 15x7's on the front of the chassis I'm building . Wheel Vintiques Artillery with '41 passenger car caps (not pictured).

Oh and the one on the lift has Micky Thompson N50x14 on 11 inch rims.

That will look pretty cool. By the way, I had Mickey Thomson N50's on Cragar 15's back in the day on a 69 GTO. Jacking up the rear end was the style, I used Monroe air shocks but they still rubbed sometimes. Oh, like everybody...I should shoulda kept that old goat lol.

03-05-2016, 06:06 PM	#1
Hover Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 78	15x8 smoothies on the front? I've looked and found many smoothies on the front but never sure if they were 15x7 or 15x8's. I want to put US Wheel series 51 smoothies on my 56 Task Force but not sure if I should use the 15x8's on the front or go with 15x7's. I currently have 15x7's with 4"BS, and they fit ok...just think they could be a little wider. Any opinions on this or these wheels? Attached Images

03-06-2016, 10:20 AM	#2
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: 15x8 smoothies on the front? IMO, I would stay with 7's or even 6's. I like the tucked look tho. Might as well throw on some WWW's too. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB 350/400 4"-6" drop on steelies 53' Chevy 3100 5 window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=660793 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771679

03-07-2016, 12:34 AM	#4
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: 15x8 smoothies on the front? Hey, I like the color of your truck __________________ http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=489721 Last edited by Coupeguy2001; 03-07-2016 at 12:42 AM.

03-07-2016, 02:23 AM	#6
Hover Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 78	Re: 15x8 smoothies on the front? [quote=Coupeguy2001;7512625]Hey, I like the color of your truck [/quote Last edited by Hover; 03-07-2016 at 02:25 AM. Reason: Please delete double post

03-07-2016, 02:11 AM	#7
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: 15x8 smoothies on the front? I've got 15 x8's all around with 235 75R 15 tires. They fill the wheel well and clear everything. I also have 31 10.5R x 15 on 15x7 on the front and they clear everything except the drag link at lock the rears are on 15 x8's with a bit more offset and just clear the fender lips until you put a load in the bed then they rub . And my Napco has 16 x 7's all around with 265 70R 16's. If the truck was 2 wheel drive I think they would also clear everything. Attached Images __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275 Last edited by G&R's57GMC; 03-07-2016 at 02:27 AM.

03-07-2016, 02:22 AM	#8
Hover Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 78	Re: 15x8 smoothies on the front? I ordered 15x8's for the rear and 15x7's for the front. Wheel Vintiques Smoothies. I was thinking of painting them red, baby moons and no trim rings, any thoughts on that?

03-07-2016, 04:51 AM	#10
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: 15x8 smoothies on the front? Funny you mentioned red wheels, I just so happen to have 15x 8's on the rear and 15x7's on the front of the chassis I'm building . Wheel Vintiques Artillery with '41 passenger car caps (not pictured). Oh and the one on the lift has Micky Thompson N50x14 on 11 inch rims. Attached Images __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275



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