FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MalibuKasey · 09-23-2011, 10:23 AM

hmmmmmm

**jocko** · 09-24-2011, 07:21 PM

found two more for y'all...
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2581420486.html these look like steelies, not rallies, so not sure of the guy is just guessing, but the price is sweet! $25 ea

**MisterC** · 09-27-2011, 01:45 AM

Thank you!

On their way to me now

72freak · 09-30-2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

found two more for y'all...
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2581420486.html these look like steelies, not rallies, so not sure of the guy is just guessing, but the price is sweet! $25 ea

Those look to be early ones because of the hub cap clips! .

72freak · 09-30-2011, 01:01 PM

Here are mine.

MalibuKasey · 09-27-2011, 08:50 AM

My search begins!

**NC67Chev** · 09-28-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

My search begins!

Are you looking for some? Me thinks I can help.....

**MisterC** · 09-28-2011, 08:11 PM

I'm still needing 2 more. Let me know if you have access to some, please.

**NC67Chev** · 09-30-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterC

I'm still needing 2 more. Let me know if you have access to some, please.

Here is a thread on the 67 - 72 forum with some for sale:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=steel+wheels

I'm picking up a set of 5 this weekend. Malibu has spoken for 2 and I'm planning on using 2. So, it looks like I'll have 1 extra that I could make somebody a good deal on.

MalibuKasey · 09-30-2011, 10:38 AM

Actually I might by #5 from you as well.... :-)

**NC67Chev** · 09-30-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

Actually I might by #5 from you as well.... :-)

Okay then. I'll send you some pics when I pick them up. I may go get them today if I get work wrapped up early.

MalibuKasey · 09-30-2011, 01:40 PM

That looks killer!! Dig the white wheels!

KroAutomotiveInc · 10-01-2011, 05:50 AM

wow i belive thats what i have on the front of my truck now have 2 more just sitting out back

**MisterC** · 10-01-2011, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KroAutomotiveInc

wow i belive thats what i have on the front of my truck now have 2 more just sitting out back

PM sent inquring if those 2 "out back" are available for sale.

Slowtruk · 10-01-2011, 10:37 AM

Ive got 2 15x8 6 lugs and 2 15x10 6 lugs. got em free

MalibuKasey · 10-10-2011, 03:14 PM

I met NC67 today and picked up my new wheels!!! TOTALLY STOKED!!

chemlab · 10-10-2011, 07:32 PM

coker tires sells wheels too with custom offsets

GMDad · 03-14-2019, 10:47 PM

I picked up a set off of a square body blazer. They had optional 15x8 wheels

Arne · 06-17-2023, 12:11 PM

OK, based on my first career (20+ years selling wheels and tires), to avoid the stretched look on an 8" wheel you will want at least a 245 width tire, and 255 would be a better fit. For whitewalls, look for 245/70 or 255/70 tires.

Here's an example - https://simpletire.com/brands/vitour...ry=Del3&rad=AE

hewittca · 06-19-2023, 01:39 PM

He has a few photos in his build thread here. Some angles the 225 looks good, others it has that ballooned look you mentioned. I have 235/75r15s on my 15x8 and same thing, some angles it looks great and some it looks stretched. I wanted to go wider on the tire but at the time I couldn't find a decent 255 with a thin white. Those tires Arne posted would be a good option.

Here's my 235/75r15 on a 15x8 for reference. It's on a '72 but you get the idea:

**Matt's k5** · 06-19-2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hewittca

he has a few photos in his build thread here. Some angles the 225 looks good, others it has that ballooned look you mentioned. I have 235/75r15s on my 15x8 and same thing, some angles it looks great and some it looks stretched. I wanted to go wider on the tire but at the time i couldn't find a decent 255 with a thin white. Those tires arne posted would be a good option.

Here's my 235/75r15 on a 15x8 for reference. It's on a '72 but you get the idea:

what is your front tire size?

Arne · 06-19-2023, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arne

OK, based on my first career (20+ years selling wheels and tires), to avoid the stretched look on an 8" wheel you will want at least a 245 width tire, and 255 would be a better fit. For whitewalls, look for 245/70 or 255/70 tires.

Here's an example - https://simpletire.com/brands/vitour...ry=Del3&rad=AE

You may need to call them to verify the whitewall on the 255/70-15. The image shows white, but the description of that size shows black.

**Matt's k5** · 06-19-2023, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arne

You may need to call them to verify the whitewall on the 255/70-15. The image shows white, but the description of that size shows black.

Yeah I don't think there white wall, and if they are there bigger, Im going for thinner white wall lopk

hewittca · 06-20-2023, 07:45 AM

They are 215/75r15 on a stock 15x6 wheel. The tires are Hankook Optimos. I've had many different Hankooks on all my vehicles and they are some pretty good tires.

**Matt's k5** · 06-20-2023, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hewittca

they are 215/75r15 on a stock 15x6 wheel. The tires are hankook optimos. I've had many different hankooks on all my vehicles and they are some pretty good tires.

thanks, thatsthe sizes im running with but they no longer make the hankooks in a white wall, i went with milestar

09-23-2011, 10:23 AM	#1
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel hmmmmmm __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

09-24-2011, 07:21 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,994	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel found two more for y'all... http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2581420486.html these look like steelies, not rallies, so not sure of the guy is just guessing, but the price is sweet! $25 ea

09-27-2011, 01:45 AM	#3
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Thank you! On their way to me now __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

09-27-2011, 08:50 AM	#6
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel My search begins! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

09-28-2011, 08:11 PM	#8
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I'm still needing 2 more. Let me know if you have access to some, please. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

09-30-2011, 01:01 PM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Here are mine. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

09-30-2011, 10:38 AM	#10
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Actually I might by #5 from you as well.... :-) __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

09-30-2011, 01:40 PM	#12
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel That looks killer!! Dig the white wheels! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

10-01-2011, 05:50 AM	#13
KroAutomotiveInc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UT Posts: 908	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel wow i belive thats what i have on the front of my truck now have 2 more just sitting out back __________________ Car & Truck Projects Google Community. https://plus.google.com/communities/...80679980403145 Youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HB...view_as=public 1964 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=419525

10-01-2011, 10:37 AM	#15
Slowtruk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lumberton Texas Posts: 378	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Ive got 2 15x8 6 lugs and 2 15x10 6 lugs. got em free __________________ IBEW Electrician-Nick 1985 C20 Silverado 1965 C-10 short fleet 1961 c-10 Apache short fleet 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2012 Hyundai Sonata

10-10-2011, 03:14 PM	#16
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I met NC67 today and picked up my new wheels!!! TOTALLY STOKED!! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

10-10-2011, 07:32 PM	#17
chemlab Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 114	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel coker tires sells wheels too with custom offsets

03-14-2019, 10:47 PM	#18
GMDad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Caledonia Ont Posts: 137	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I picked up a set off of a square body blazer. They had optional 15x8 wheels

06-17-2023, 12:11 PM	#19
Arne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 490	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel OK, based on my first career (20+ years selling wheels and tires), to avoid the stretched look on an 8" wheel you will want at least a 245 width tire, and 255 would be a better fit. For whitewalls, look for 245/70 or 255/70 tires. Here's an example - https://simpletire.com/brands/vitour...ry=Del3&rad=AE __________________ . - Arne Finished Project - 1964 C10 Stepside, mild restomod ————————————

06-19-2023, 01:39 PM	#20
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,767	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel He has a few photos in his build thread here. Some angles the 225 looks good, others it has that ballooned look you mentioned. I have 235/75r15s on my 15x8 and same thing, some angles it looks great and some it looks stretched. I wanted to go wider on the tire but at the time I couldn't find a decent 255 with a thin white. Those tires Arne posted would be a good option. Here's my 235/75r15 on a 15x8 for reference. It's on a '72 but you get the idea: __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread



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06-20-2023, 07:45 AM	#24
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,767	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel They are 215/75r15 on a stock 15x6 wheel. The tires are Hankook Optimos. I've had many different Hankooks on all my vehicles and they are some pretty good tires. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

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