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reds_racing · 07-20-2010, 05:09 PM

Ok guys, I ordered the drop kit, now I need to know about wheels and tires. I have 15x8 rally's with brand new 275/60/15's all the way around. I assume this setup isn't going to work with the drop. Is this correct? I am really wanting coys, but not sure about spending the money right now. If I can recoup some of my money selling the rally's I might be able to swing it. Im not even sure the rally's will bring anything. Surely the new tires are worth something. Give me yall's advice and what works from yall's experience please.

BB72CHEVKT · 07-20-2010, 05:12 PM

others will chime in but they should work fine

Mondo · 07-20-2010, 05:28 PM

I think you'd be better off with 255/60s up front.

Chrome rallies are fairly cheap (the paint job's not)

68GMCCustom · 07-20-2010, 06:52 PM

I'm putting in a 3.5/4 to 4/5 drop in...and I plan on keeping my 275/60-15 BFG's on 8" rally all round....at least until I can afford to by the 17x8/18x10 stagger C-5's I want to upgrade to.

Cole Trickle · 07-20-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by reds_racing

Ok guys, I ordered the drop kit, now I need to know about wheels and tires. I have 15x8 rally's with brand new 275/60/15's all the way around. I assume this setup isn't going to work with the drop. Is this correct? I am really wanting coys, but not sure about spending the money right now. If I can recoup some of my money selling the rally's I might be able to swing it. Im not even sure the rally's will bring anything. Surely the new tires are worth something. Give me yall's advice and what works from yall's experience please.

Not 100% sure you will rub but I would say there is a decent chance since the spindle will throw the wheels 3/4" out ward.

I have the same size tires right now and I am holding off on installing the 4.5/6 drop until I figure out my wheel/tire dilema.

it might still work but the front is going to stick out more than the back.

72BlckButy · 07-20-2010, 09:18 PM

First things first... what year of truck are we talking about?

Secondly, you will not have any issues running the 15x8's with 275/60-15, as I ran 15x8's with 235/75-R15 until I ordered my new wheels.

If you have any questions on the install just click on "Blank Slate" in my signature for a step by step walk through of the install of my 4.5/6" drop with disc brake upgrade. It should cover just about everything you will need to know.

reds_racing · 07-20-2010, 10:19 PM

Sorry guys! I have a 1971 SWB.

72BlckButy · 07-20-2010, 10:42 PM

Shouldn't have any issues running the 15x8's. IMO, I would like to either have a 15x7 ralley up front or an aftermarket wheel that would pull the wheel into the wheel-well, which is what you have planned in the future.

68Stepbed · 07-21-2010, 08:20 AM

see ten had 275/60/15's on 15x8 rallies when he did his 3.5/6 drop and everything cleared just fine. The tires just tend to look a tad bulky on the front compared to the rear. You could just change to a 255/60/15 tire for the front and still have 2 extras for the rear in case you wear them out.

reds_racing · 07-21-2010, 09:29 AM

Thanks guys. I am gonna go order 255's for the front until I can afford the coys. 200.00 for two new tires is a whole lot cheaper than c5's and tires. Plus I love the look of red truck above!

reds_racing · 07-22-2010, 12:07 AM

One last thing, I cannot say enough about Early Classic's customer service. One of the few companies that I have encountered in a while that is still a pleasure to deal with.

wwotr · 07-22-2010, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by reds_racing

Ok guys, I ordered the drop kit, now I need to know about wheels and tires. I have 15x8 rally's with brand new 275/60/15's all the way around. I assume this setup isn't going to work with the drop. Is this correct? I am really wanting coys, but not sure about spending the money right now. If I can recoup some of my money selling the rally's I might be able to swing it. Im not even sure the rally's will bring anything. Surely the new tires are worth something. Give me yall's advice and what works from yall's experience please.

Running 2 1/2" Drop Spindles with 3" Drop Springs (Total 5.5" in Front).
Running 4" Drop Springs with 2" Drop Blockis in the Rear, (Total 6" in the Rear)

Running :Front 215/70/15
Rear 275/60/15

No Scraping AT ALL....

68Stepbed · 07-22-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by reds_racing

One last thing, I cannot say enough about Early Classic's customer service. One of the few companies that I have encountered in a while that is still a pleasure to deal with.

ECE's service and customer support is Top Notch.

07-20-2010, 05:09 PM	#1
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Ordered ECE 4/6 drop... Now what? Ok guys, I ordered the drop kit, now I need to know about wheels and tires. I have 15x8 rally's with brand new 275/60/15's all the way around. I assume this setup isn't going to work with the drop. Is this correct? I am really wanting coys, but not sure about spending the money right now. If I can recoup some of my money selling the rally's I might be able to swing it. Im not even sure the rally's will bring anything. Surely the new tires are worth something. Give me yall's advice and what works from yall's experience please.

07-20-2010, 05:12 PM	#2
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Ordered ECE 4/6 drop... Now what? others will chime in but they should work fine __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

07-20-2010, 05:28 PM	#3
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Ordered ECE 4/6 drop... Now what? I think you'd be better off with 255/60s up front. Chrome rallies are fairly cheap (the paint job's not) Attached Images

07-20-2010, 06:52 PM	#4
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Ordered ECE 4/6 drop... Now what? I'm putting in a 3.5/4 to 4/5 drop in...and I plan on keeping my 275/60-15 BFG's on 8" rally all round....at least until I can afford to by the 17x8/18x10 stagger C-5's I want to upgrade to. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-20-2010, 09:18 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Ordered ECE 4/6 drop... Now what? First things first... what year of truck are we talking about? Secondly, you will not have any issues running the 15x8's with 275/60-15, as I ran 15x8's with 235/75-R15 until I ordered my new wheels. If you have any questions on the install just click on "Blank Slate" in my signature for a step by step walk through of the install of my 4.5/6" drop with disc brake upgrade. It should cover just about everything you will need to know. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 07-20-2010 at 09:18 PM.

07-20-2010, 10:19 PM	#7
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Ordered ECE 4/6 drop... Now what? Sorry guys! I have a 1971 SWB.

07-20-2010, 10:42 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Ordered ECE 4/6 drop... Now what? Shouldn't have any issues running the 15x8's. IMO, I would like to either have a 15x7 ralley up front or an aftermarket wheel that would pull the wheel into the wheel-well, which is what you have planned in the future. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-21-2010, 08:20 AM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Ordered ECE 4/6 drop... Now what? see ten had 275/60/15's on 15x8 rallies when he did his 3.5/6 drop and everything cleared just fine. The tires just tend to look a tad bulky on the front compared to the rear. You could just change to a 255/60/15 tire for the front and still have 2 extras for the rear in case you wear them out. Attached Images __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-21-2010, 09:29 AM	#10
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Ordered ECE 4/6 drop... Now what? Thanks guys. I am gonna go order 255's for the front until I can afford the coys. 200.00 for two new tires is a whole lot cheaper than c5's and tires. Plus I love the look of red truck above!

07-22-2010, 12:07 AM	#11
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Ordered ECE 4/6 drop... Now what? One last thing, I cannot say enough about Early Classic's customer service. One of the few companies that I have encountered in a while that is still a pleasure to deal with.

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