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Old 05-05-2004, 09:09 PM   #1
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What is the typical width of a standard GM truck rally rim?

I am shopping by phone for tires for the 72. I am retaining my GM rally rims that came on the 72 when I bought it. What would the rim width be on the rims. They are the very standard, common silver 5 bolt rally rims with the beauty rings and chevrolet center caps. They currently have the ever popular 235/75/15. I want to put on 255/60 or 275/60 tires, but not sure of the rim width. Can't measure as the tires are still on them. I checked for stamp markings but could not make anything out. I am hoping they are 8", but maybe they are 7". Anyone have any ideas?
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Old 05-05-2004, 09:46 PM   #2
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I always thought they were 8 inches.
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Old 05-05-2004, 10:35 PM   #3
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they come in both 7's and 8's. so you will have to measure to find out for sure
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Old 05-05-2004, 10:58 PM   #4
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yup, the trucks were available in 7 or 8"....buyer be ware tho, the van rallies look the same, but are 6 1/2" wide. it seems like the 7" ralleys are more common on the trucks, or at least i had a little more trouble getting 8" ralleys. crazyL
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Old 05-06-2004, 07:26 AM   #5
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I have a set of 8" rally's that measure 9.25" from lip to lip!
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Old 05-06-2004, 01:29 PM   #6
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You need the big old sissor looking thing that measures rim sizes with the tire on! Go to local Goodyear dealer or such!
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Old 05-06-2004, 04:02 PM   #7
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67 Chevemall is right, any good tire store will have that tool, looks like tongs. I'd ask them to check them all to make sure they are all the same. I learned that one the hard way once.
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