8 Ralley wheel ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1LowToy · 07-01-2010, 09:46 PM

Will the 8" ralley wheel fit in front with a 275/60/15 and lowered 4"? I'll be loweing with a 3" drop spindle and 3/4 cut off the spring. I know I'm going to run into clearance issues with the 3" drop spindles and the 8" ralley wheel but nothing a lil grinding of the lower control arm won't solve. But will I run into tire clearance issues with the tie rod ends or wheel wells?

And oh yeah pics if ya have'em

Thanks in advance, as I know that someone here has been there done that.

T-Bone Tommy · 07-01-2010, 10:50 PM

I'm running a 3 spindle and 2 springs with 8 rallies with no problems at all.

1LowToy · 07-01-2010, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Bone Tommy

I'm running a 3 spindle and 2 springs with 8 rallies with no problems at all.

With 275/60?15 tires in front?

snacob14 · 07-01-2010, 11:46 PM

I just installed my 3 inch drops from springtech and I'm rubbing on my caliper and tierod mount.

geeforcem · 07-02-2010, 12:17 AM

275/60's will rub...at the top of the inner fender. I learned this on my '86 back in 1990. It has 3 in spindles and 1 in. drop springs.

Jeff

1LowToy · 07-02-2010, 12:17 AM

I think I may have to clarify my main question. Will the tires fit, 275/60/15 on 8" ralleys on the front?

I'd think someone would have been curious enough to find out before me.

geeforcem · 07-02-2010, 12:20 AM

hahaha... to clarify..

I had the same combo... 8 in rallys, 275/60's and 4 inch drop... yes they rub on the inner fender every time you hit a bump.

jeff

1LowToy · 07-02-2010, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeforcem

hahaha... to clarify..

I had the same combo... 8 in rallys, 275/60's and 4 inch drop... yes they rub on the inner fender every time you hit a bump.

jeff

Damn I hate that answer. So it's a smaller tire, or less coil. 255/60/15 may be?

geeforcem · 07-02-2010, 09:01 AM

i ended up going to 245/60's but 255's may be okay too.

jeff

silvereagle07 · 07-02-2010, 09:29 AM

I'm running 275/50/15's up front and they rubbed the inner fender until I aligned it with slight negative camber and rolled the fender lip. With 3 inch spindles you may or may not have to clearance the lower control arm ( I didn't have to). I did have to smooth the caliper ridge and the top of the spindle to clear the wheels. I think the 255's would work better with less issues. Check some of the drop threads here in the search function to see some of the trucks with that combo.

Low87 · 07-02-2010, 10:44 AM

I did it on a 4" front drop. If I hit a dip at speed it would rub the inner fender. Other than that it was ok.

1LowToy · 07-02-2010, 10:51 AM

I see a neigbor of mine has 245/60/15 on Anson slot mags wheels but the tire appears small on his truck. His is lowered with all springs, heated at that. I'd sure would like to know if 255/60 would work with this combo.

I was tire shopping yesterday and everywhere I stopped they wanted to list price me (reach in my pocket like I was born yesterday with birthday money). Les Schwab wanted $125 each for chinese tires, $4.50 for a valve stem and $15 for a mount and balance on a bare rime cash and carry.

1LowToy · 07-02-2010, 05:58 PM

Bump

Anyone running 255/60s up front?

C low · 07-02-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LowToy

I see a neigbor of mine has 245/60/15 on Anson slot mags wheels but the tire appears small on his truck. His is lowered with all springs, heated at that. I'd sure would like to know if 255/60 would work with this combo.

I was tire shopping yesterday and everywhere I stopped they wanted to list price me (reach in my pocket like I was born yesterday with birthday money). Les Schwab wanted $125 each for chinese tires, $4.50 for a valve stem and $15 for a mount and balance on a bare rime cash and carry.

thats why i go to local tireshops they do all that stuff free usualy if ya buy tires

3r!c84 · 07-02-2010, 06:23 PM

3inch spindle with 3/4 of stock coil cut.. on 235/75/15 like 3 inchs from inner fender to tire

joe1982 · 07-03-2010, 12:02 AM

i really like the 255/60. this is a 4.5'' drop up front with no rubbing issues what so ever. sorry about the blurry pic, i was filling up when i read this so i took a cell phone pic

1LowToy · 07-03-2010, 08:33 PM

Perfect! Thanks Joe. I just got back from a tire shop and picked up two for the front. Are yours on Ralley wheels? It will be just a few weeks now before I can put the lowerig goodies I've been collecting, but I'm sure glad to realize they are going to fit. Pics to follow later tonight or tomorrow of course. Time for

now.

joe1982 · 07-04-2010, 02:15 AM

yeah no problem man, yes they are rallies, painted black. i am running running 275's in the back, i am really considering a 255 in the rear with a 1''spacer. the 275 just looks to tall for me.

1LowToy · 07-04-2010, 02:41 PM

255/60 and 275/60 thats the way it's going to Rock

I'll be able to have time to put the lowering goodies on I've been collecting after I finish $16k worth of home maintenance/upgrades moma want's done YESTERDAY!!!!

I feel soo PW lol

joe1982 · 07-04-2010, 03:05 PM

Nice man, I really want a white truck. That's going to look great with the drop

bark · 07-06-2010, 11:00 PM

It will fit, I'm running 255 60 on 8 rally on the front with bell tech spindles, and one coil cut. And 295 50 on custom 11 wide rally on the rear, with de-arch rears, shackels and hangers, and no rub

07-01-2010, 09:46 PM	#1
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	8 Ralley wheel ?? Will the 8" ralley wheel fit in front with a 275/60/15 and lowered 4"? I'll be loweing with a 3" drop spindle and 3/4 cut off the spring. I know I'm going to run into clearance issues with the 3" drop spindles and the 8" ralley wheel but nothing a lil grinding of the lower control arm won't solve. But will I run into tire clearance issues with the tie rod ends or wheel wells? And oh yeah pics if ya have'em Thanks in advance, as I know that someone here has been there done that.

07-01-2010, 10:50 PM	#2
T-Bone Tommy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greenwood S.C Posts: 12	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I'm running a 3 spindle and 2 springs with 8 rallies with no problems at all.

07-01-2010, 11:46 PM	#4
snacob14 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desoto, MO Posts: 225	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I just installed my 3 inch drops from springtech and I'm rubbing on my caliper and tierod mount.

07-02-2010, 12:17 AM	#5
geeforcem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 26	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? 275/60's will rub...at the top of the inner fender. I learned this on my '86 back in 1990. It has 3 in spindles and 1 in. drop springs. Jeff

07-02-2010, 12:17 AM	#6
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I think I may have to clarify my main question. Will the tires fit, 275/60/15 on 8" ralleys on the front? I'd think someone would have been curious enough to find out before me. Last edited by 1LowToy; 07-02-2010 at 12:21 AM.

07-02-2010, 12:20 AM	#7
geeforcem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 26	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? hahaha... to clarify.. I had the same combo... 8 in rallys, 275/60's and 4 inch drop... yes they rub on the inner fender every time you hit a bump. jeff

07-02-2010, 09:01 AM	#9
geeforcem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 26	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? i ended up going to 245/60's but 255's may be okay too. jeff

07-02-2010, 09:29 AM	#10
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I'm running 275/50/15's up front and they rubbed the inner fender until I aligned it with slight negative camber and rolled the fender lip. With 3 inch spindles you may or may not have to clearance the lower control arm ( I didn't have to). I did have to smooth the caliper ridge and the top of the spindle to clear the wheels. I think the 255's would work better with less issues. Check some of the drop threads here in the search function to see some of the trucks with that combo. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

07-02-2010, 10:44 AM	#11
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I did it on a 4" front drop. If I hit a dip at speed it would rub the inner fender. Other than that it was ok. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin Last edited by Low87; 07-02-2010 at 10:44 AM.

07-02-2010, 10:51 AM	#12
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I see a neigbor of mine has 245/60/15 on Anson slot mags wheels but the tire appears small on his truck. His is lowered with all springs, heated at that. I'd sure would like to know if 255/60 would work with this combo. I was tire shopping yesterday and everywhere I stopped they wanted to list price me (reach in my pocket like I was born yesterday with birthday money). Les Schwab wanted $125 each for chinese tires, $4.50 for a valve stem and $15 for a mount and balance on a bare rime cash and carry.

07-02-2010, 05:58 PM	#13
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? Bump Anyone running 255/60s up front?

07-02-2010, 06:23 PM	#15
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? 3inch spindle with 3/4 of stock coil cut.. on 235/75/15 like 3 inchs from inner fender to tire Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90 Last edited by 3r!c84; 07-02-2010 at 06:25 PM.

07-03-2010, 12:02 AM	#16
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? i really like the 255/60. this is a 4.5'' drop up front with no rubbing issues what so ever. sorry about the blurry pic, i was filling up when i read this so i took a cell phone pic Attached Images __________________ "san diego chargers #1" Last edited by joe1982; 07-03-2010 at 12:03 AM.

07-03-2010, 08:33 PM	#17
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? Perfect! Thanks Joe. I just got back from a tire shop and picked up two for the front. Are yours on Ralley wheels? It will be just a few weeks now before I can put the lowerig goodies I've been collecting, but I'm sure glad to realize they are going to fit. Pics to follow later tonight or tomorrow of course. Time for now.

07-04-2010, 02:15 AM	#18
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? yeah no problem man, yes they are rallies, painted black. i am running running 275's in the back, i am really considering a 255 in the rear with a 1''spacer. the 275 just looks to tall for me. __________________ "san diego chargers #1"



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07-04-2010, 02:41 PM	#19
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? 255/60 and 275/60 thats the way it's going to Rock I'll be able to have time to put the lowering goodies on I've been collecting after I finish $16k worth of home maintenance/upgrades moma want's done YESTERDAY!!!! I feel soo PW lol Attached Images Last edited by 1LowToy; 07-04-2010 at 02:46 PM.

07-04-2010, 03:05 PM	#20
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? Nice man, I really want a white truck. That's going to look great with the drop __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

07-06-2010, 11:00 PM	#21
bark Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manitoba Posts: 223	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? It will fit, I'm running 255 60 on 8 rally on the front with bell tech spindles, and one coil cut. And 295 50 on custom 11 wide rally on the rear, with de-arch rears, shackels and hangers, and no rub

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