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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
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Re: Rally rims..and tires
The 31s will work lots of people use 275 60 15 on the rear
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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.
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Re: Rally rims..and tires
I'm running 31 10.50/15's on a 8" rim on my truck. Still stock height.
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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
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Re: Rally rims..and tires
HAVE YOU THOUGHT About usick your front tires on the back and going smaller on the front
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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.
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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... ![]() ![]()
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Re: Rally rims..and tires
wow thats a really nice truck you got there any plans to paint the front bumper white
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![]() About the bumper..you know, I really haven't thought about that yet....think the front should be white, or the back black?
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