275/60-15 tire on a 15x8 wheel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lukecp · 05-19-2003, 08:00 PM

I have 4 15x8 wheels on my truck, and 4 255/60-15 tires on it now. I replaced all 4 tires about a year ago, but the back two are getting kind of bald due to living on a gravel road, and my willingness to do burnouts...

. I was thinkin of putting some 275/60-15 tires on the back, but would the look too big on a 15x8 wheel? I wouldn't mind a set of 15x10's for the back, but i really don't want to spend the $160 it would take to get a pair in the same style as the ones i have on the front. Does anyone have any pics of a 275 on a 15x8?

griesel72 · 05-19-2003, 08:16 PM

i don't have any pics, but 275 look really good on a set of 15X8 wheels. I believe that it is the best size for this wheel

good luck

david

crazy longhorn · 05-19-2003, 08:24 PM

i am running 275/60s on 15x8 ralleys, with no trouble. They do crowd the width a tad, but leave a full footprint when the clutch comes up

if I remember, the tread width is 8.8" on the 275/60, which would indicate that a 9" wheel would be about optimum.....but anything from 8-10 is fair game. crazyL

GreenMystChevy · 05-19-2003, 08:31 PM

I have that tire on a 15x10 but a lot of guys on this board showed more appreciation for that tire on a 15-8 wheel. Either way, it'll fit just fine. It is up to your personal prefence now. Have fun

**Palf70Step** · 05-19-2003, 08:34 PM

It's old faithful time again...Man I got to get it together for a different picture. Anyways...275/60 look great to me. that's what I got on all 4 corners of mine.

lukecp · 05-19-2003, 08:54 PM

Thanks alot for the help. Those 275's look like they fit your 15x8's pretty good Palf70Step. I hope they give me that "big 'n little" effect with my current 255's i have up front. I guess i will put the wheel money into my welder/parts truck fund, lol.

**Palf70Step** · 05-19-2003, 09:15 PM

I don't think you'll notice a big difference visually between the two sizes. 255 is a hair smaller in overall diameter...I think about .5 inch overall. Don't remember the width difference. For a height comparison, a 255/70 x15 is darn near the same height as a 275/60x15. which is about the same as a 235x15. Studied those heights so that my speedo would stay fairly accurate as I went fatter.

WHYBYNU · 05-19-2003, 09:21 PM

Here is my truck with 255/60 on the front on 15x7 rims and the rear is a 275/60 on 15x8's. Hope this helps

1968GMC · 05-19-2003, 10:17 PM

heres mine

cruzn72 · 05-20-2003, 01:27 PM

In the first pics, I have 275's on 8 in wheels. Sorry, my pics are too large to post. http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net

Custom 68 · 05-20-2003, 01:51 PM

I will also add to the pot. I went from the 255/60-15 to the 275/60-15 on an 8 inch rim. They fit and look great. They do appear to be quite a bit larger than my old ones. but I dont have them side by side to compare. You will like them!

Jwill41 · 05-20-2003, 02:08 PM

that is what i got and i think they look good on an 8" rim

case_bt · 05-20-2003, 03:38 PM

heres mine

miket · 05-20-2003, 06:32 PM

275 60's all the way around...15X8's on front 15X10's on back....soon to go 325/50's on the rear...

dons72 · 05-20-2003, 06:56 PM

Miket,
What size rim and offset are you using. I was at a tire store today and he told me I could get 295/50/15 on 15x10's. Will they fit under the wheel well?

19mike69 · 05-20-2003, 09:01 PM

Miket....thats a hellova great looking paint job,did you do it?....is that bc/cc?...factory colors?....looks great

miket · 05-20-2003, 09:07 PM

Guys:

Thanks. Yes Siree Bob!!! I had 295/50's on my 67 GMC short wide....it had 15X10 Western Bullets all the way around...295 50's will fit no problem...If memory serves me the offset is 4" front and rear...I got my chrome rallies from Wheel Vintiques...i have a complete set of grey rallies that came off the truck

I didn't paint it....bought it that way....I believe it is factory colors but not sure....

dons72 · 05-20-2003, 09:36 PM

Thanks I need to check my offset now. I have wanted a wider tire in the rear but wasn't sure how wide would fit without sticking out of the wheel well.

05-19-2003, 08:00 PM	#1
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	275/60-15 tire on a 15x8 wheel? I have 4 15x8 wheels on my truck, and 4 255/60-15 tires on it now. I replaced all 4 tires about a year ago, but the back two are getting kind of bald due to living on a gravel road, and my willingness to do burnouts.... I was thinkin of putting some 275/60-15 tires on the back, but would the look too big on a 15x8 wheel? I wouldn't mind a set of 15x10's for the back, but i really don't want to spend the $160 it would take to get a pair in the same style as the ones i have on the front. Does anyone have any pics of a 275 on a 15x8? __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

05-19-2003, 08:16 PM	#2
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	i don't have any pics, but 275 look really good on a set of 15X8 wheels. I believe that it is the best size for this wheel good luck david __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-19-2003, 08:24 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	i am running 275/60s on 15x8 ralleys, with no trouble. They do crowd the width a tad, but leave a full footprint when the clutch comes up if I remember, the tread width is 8.8" on the 275/60, which would indicate that a 9" wheel would be about optimum.....but anything from 8-10 is fair game. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

05-19-2003, 08:31 PM	#4
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	I have that tire on a 15x10 but a lot of guys on this board showed more appreciation for that tire on a 15-8 wheel. Either way, it'll fit just fine. It is up to your personal prefence now. Have fun __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

05-19-2003, 08:34 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	It's old faithful time again...Man I got to get it together for a different picture. Anyways...275/60 look great to me. that's what I got on all 4 corners of mine. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-19-2003, 08:54 PM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Thanks alot for the help. Those 275's look like they fit your 15x8's pretty good Palf70Step. I hope they give me that "big 'n little" effect with my current 255's i have up front. I guess i will put the wheel money into my welder/parts truck fund, lol. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

05-19-2003, 09:15 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	I don't think you'll notice a big difference visually between the two sizes. 255 is a hair smaller in overall diameter...I think about .5 inch overall. Don't remember the width difference. For a height comparison, a 255/70 x15 is darn near the same height as a 275/60x15. which is about the same as a 235x15. Studied those heights so that my speedo would stay fairly accurate as I went fatter. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-19-2003, 09:21 PM	#8
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Here is my truck with 255/60 on the front on 15x7 rims and the rear is a 275/60 on 15x8's. Hope this helps Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

05-19-2003, 10:17 PM	#9
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	heres mine Attached Images

05-20-2003, 01:27 PM	#10
cruzn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 99	In the first pics, I have 275's on 8 in wheels. Sorry, my pics are too large to post. http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net

05-20-2003, 01:51 PM	#11
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,938	I will also add to the pot. I went from the 255/60-15 to the 275/60-15 on an 8 inch rim. They fit and look great. They do appear to be quite a bit larger than my old ones. but I dont have them side by side to compare. You will like them! __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

05-20-2003, 02:08 PM	#12
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	that is what i got and i think they look good on an 8" rim __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

05-20-2003, 03:38 PM	#13
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	heres mine Attached Images

05-20-2003, 06:32 PM	#14
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	275 60's all the way around...15X8's on front 15X10's on back....soon to go 325/50's on the rear... Attached Images __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

05-20-2003, 06:56 PM	#15
dons72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 230	Miket, What size rim and offset are you using. I was at a tire store today and he told me I could get 295/50/15 on 15x10's. Will they fit under the wheel well? __________________ 72 cheyenne super



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05-20-2003, 09:01 PM	#16
19mike69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: pottsboro,tx Posts: 513	Miket....thats a hellova great looking paint job,did you do it?....is that bc/cc?...factory colors?....looks great

05-20-2003, 09:07 PM	#17
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Guys: Thanks. Yes Siree Bob!!! I had 295/50's on my 67 GMC short wide....it had 15X10 Western Bullets all the way around...295 50's will fit no problem...If memory serves me the offset is 4" front and rear...I got my chrome rallies from Wheel Vintiques...i have a complete set of grey rallies that came off the truck I didn't paint it....bought it that way....I believe it is factory colors but not sure.... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

05-20-2003, 09:36 PM	#18
dons72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 230	Thanks I need to check my offset now. I have wanted a wider tire in the rear but wasn't sure how wide would fit without sticking out of the wheel well. __________________ 72 cheyenne super

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