Rally rims..and tires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Joe71 · 03-01-2009, 07:16 PM

Hello, I just bought a set of 15x8 rally rims and wondering what size tire to run on the rear. Right now I have some Modern rims, not sure on the width, with 31x11.5's on the rear (worn out) and 30x9.5's on the front. The fronts should be fine I'm thinking, but the rears are almost too big for my taste. BUT I have a line on some good 31's on craigslist for CHEAP..just wondering if (1) the 31's fit a 15x8 and (2) if not, whats a good size tire to run on them and still look beefy??

Thank you, Joe

OARNGESI · 03-01-2009, 07:25 PM

The 31s will work lots of people use 275 60 15 on the rear

67_C-30 · 03-01-2009, 08:14 PM

I'm running the 275/60's but they are only 28" in diameter. They look better on a lowered truck. I prefer a 255/70 R 15 on a non lowered truck. They measure 29" tall and have a good beefy look. I personally like 31"+ on 4X4's only.

71MUTT · 03-01-2009, 08:42 PM

I'm running 31 10.50/15's on a 8" rim on my truck. Still stock height.

Joe71 · 03-05-2009, 09:02 PM

Thanks for the replys. I'm still not sure what size I want to run. The front has 30x9.5's, I can't afford to buy new fronts too so those will get changed over to the new rallys. I would like the backs to be slightly bigger than the front as I like that look...I can't seem to find a 30x10.5, but Discount Tire said a 235/75's would be the same in size.....I think I will go to the tire store and check them out so I can lay eyes on them.

71mutt, I like the look of your truck with that tire/rim combo.

Anymore pics of what tires you guys run?

Thanks, Joe

OARNGESI · 03-05-2009, 09:22 PM

HAVE YOU THOUGHT About usick your front tires on the back and going smaller on the front

soule64 · 03-05-2009, 09:25 PM

Here is a set of BFG 31x10.5 at stock height if that helps. Don't think I'm going to keep them. Pardon the dust.

Joe71 · 03-05-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OARNGESI

HAVE YOU THOUGHT About usick your front tires on the back and going smaller on the front

I did, but don't think I want to go any smaller than the 30x9.5's.

Soule64, That looks good too, how wide are the rims? I'm wondering if my "mordern" rims are narrower than the rallys...

heres a couple pics of what it looks like now...

OARNGESI · 03-05-2009, 10:09 PM

wow thats a really nice truck you got there any plans to paint the front bumper white

Joe71 · 03-05-2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OARNGESI

wow thats a really nice truck you got there any plans to paint the front bumper white

Thanks man. It's a 20 footer for sure though!! haha I had just washed it

About the bumper..you know, I really haven't thought about that yet....think the front should be white, or the back black?

03-01-2009, 07:16 PM	#1
Joe71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Olympia, Wa Posts: 43	Rally rims..and tires Hello, I just bought a set of 15x8 rally rims and wondering what size tire to run on the rear. Right now I have some Modern rims, not sure on the width, with 31x11.5's on the rear (worn out) and 30x9.5's on the front. The fronts should be fine I'm thinking, but the rears are almost too big for my taste. BUT I have a line on some good 31's on craigslist for CHEAP..just wondering if (1) the 31's fit a 15x8 and (2) if not, whats a good size tire to run on them and still look beefy?? Thank you, Joe __________________ 71 Chevy 1/2 ton 66 VW bug Last edited by Joe71; 03-01-2009 at 07:33 PM.

03-01-2009, 07:25 PM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Rally rims..and tires The 31s will work lots of people use 275 60 15 on the rear __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-01-2009, 08:14 PM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Rally rims..and tires I'm running the 275/60's but they are only 28" in diameter. They look better on a lowered truck. I prefer a 255/70 R 15 on a non lowered truck. They measure 29" tall and have a good beefy look. I personally like 31"+ on 4X4's only. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-01-2009, 08:42 PM	#4
71MUTT Can't ReMember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando area Posts: 258	Re: Rally rims..and tires I'm running 31 10.50/15's on a 8" rim on my truck. Still stock height. Attached Images __________________ Adversity doesn't test your character; it reveals it. 71 C-10 LWB 350/TH350. I purchased it in 1978 for $1400. I'm currently abusing it daily. (when it's running )

03-05-2009, 09:02 PM	#5
Joe71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Olympia, Wa Posts: 43	Re: Rally rims..and tires Thanks for the replys. I'm still not sure what size I want to run. The front has 30x9.5's, I can't afford to buy new fronts too so those will get changed over to the new rallys. I would like the backs to be slightly bigger than the front as I like that look...I can't seem to find a 30x10.5, but Discount Tire said a 235/75's would be the same in size.....I think I will go to the tire store and check them out so I can lay eyes on them. 71mutt, I like the look of your truck with that tire/rim combo. Anymore pics of what tires you guys run? Thanks, Joe __________________ 71 Chevy 1/2 ton 66 VW bug

03-05-2009, 09:22 PM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Rally rims..and tires HAVE YOU THOUGHT About usick your front tires on the back and going smaller on the front __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-05-2009, 09:25 PM	#7
soule64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 197	Re: Rally rims..and tires Here is a set of BFG 31x10.5 at stock height if that helps. Don't think I'm going to keep them. Pardon the dust. Attached Images

03-05-2009, 10:09 PM	#9
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Rally rims..and tires wow thats a really nice truck you got there any plans to paint the front bumper white __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

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