Measure twice, cut err paint once.....

[joescott]

hello all
I recently posted about painting wagon wheels for my 67 gmc pickup. My intention was to get new rims along with new tires. As my funding dried up I had to let go the rims and deal with what I have. I have 4 wagon wheels with a ton of rust. 2 are bad enough I dont think they are safe to drive on. I did find 2 of the original wheels at my fathers house. So without thinking I took the best 2 rims from the truck and the 2 stockers and spent the time bead blasting, priming and painting. They came out looking pretty good. I would post picks but the wife has the camara.

I new the stock wheels were thinner than what I was using but I did not realize how much. The wagon wheels are 8 inch and the stock wheels are 5.5 inch. I dont think my original plan of 235X75X 15's all around will work anymore.

What is the largest tire I can put on the stock 15X5.5 rims? I did try the search feature but may not have worded it right.

Thanks in advance

Joe