15x8 Wheel and tire combination - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

reed62 · 12-30-2016, 10:46 AM

Hey all,
I have the "rally" style wheels that Chevy used on the 1/2 ton pickups from 73-87. They are a 15x8 size wheel. I am trying to find a good street tire for them. I like the BF Goodrich T/A radials. The old tires that were on these rims were a 235 60 R 15 Hoosier....if memory serves me correct. I had the old tires removed so I could media blast and powder coat the rims. I lost the piece of paper I wrote the tire size on so now I am trying to see what tire looks good on that 8 inch rim. The local tire store said the best tire would be a Pathfinder tire but it is 30 x 9.5. I have 2" drop spindles up front and 3" drop coils in the rear. The 30 inch tire lifts the truck back up to where it was originally when it left the factory. I want to enhance the lowered suspension with a complementary tire. What they mounted for me are more like off-road tires with a really aggressive tread.

Would like to see some examples of some nice weekend street cruising combos.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-30-2016, 10:56 AM

Here is 22 pages of pictures on tires and wheel combos that I found in the FAQ section:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379110

65chevysub · 12-30-2016, 11:43 AM

I'm running the 5 lug version of those wheels on my 65 Suburban. They came off of an 86 Suburban, and I am running 235/75R15 generic tires from Walmart on mine. They ride nice, and seem to hold up ok. I'm trying to get my chrome smoothies back that I traded for the rally's as I like the chrome better.

reed62 · 12-30-2016, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

I'm running the 5 lug version of those wheels on my 65 Suburban. They came off of an 86 Suburban, and I am running 235/75R15 generic tires from Walmart on mine. They ride nice, and seem to hold up ok. I'm trying to get my chrome smoothies back that I traded for the rally's as I like the chrome better.

That's interesting....I originally had them mount up a 235/75 15 and it was really ballooned out on the sidewall. I didn't like the look of it. I've seen some pics on here with 255 60 15 and they look really good with a 5/4 dropped suspension

**Palf70Step** · 12-30-2016, 12:47 PM

15x8

275/60 rear 6" drop
245/60 front 4.5" drop

reed62 · 12-30-2016, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

15x8

275/60 rear 6" drop
245/60 front 4.5" drop

That looks more like what I am aiming for. I ordered 245/60 for all four corners. I have the 2.5 drop in front and 3 inch at the rear.

Thanks for all the inputs everyone!

Mackie · 12-30-2016, 07:01 PM

My truck has 2.5" drop spindles and torched coil (by PO) rear drop with 8x15 ralleys. The truck came with 225/60's I thought were too passenger car looking. I went with BFG Long Trail T/A Tour 235/70-15. It's a daily D so I run the same size front and rear and rotate. I have no rubbing issues and the look suits me, being radial with fairly square shoulders and not very aggressive tread. Not too good in the snow but I moved south last year.

Don't have a good pic but I can get 1 over the weekend if you want.

duallyjams · 12-30-2016, 08:48 PM

235-70 r15
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Mackie · 12-30-2016, 10:39 PM

Yeah, like his ^

**Captainfab** · 12-31-2016, 01:05 AM

On my Suburban I have 275/60R15's on the 15 x 8 Rally's on all 4 corners.

Slow Build · 12-31-2016, 01:33 AM

I would suggest you try to get a tire that's close to 28" tall. Both 235/70/15's and 275/60/15's are 28" tall. Depending on which drop spindles you may be able to run 275's all the way around. Most drop spindles move the wheels out 3/4" per side. I'm running 275's all around but I have only a spring drop now and when I install my new front end I'll use CPP Modular drop spindles so my wheel/tire combo should still work.

65chevysub · 12-31-2016, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reed62

That's interesting....I originally had them mount up a 235/75 15 and it was really ballooned out on the sidewall. I didn't like the look of it. I've seen some pics on here with 255 60 15 and they look really good with a 5/4 dropped suspension

Several years ago I had 255/70 15 Firehawk SS tires on my truck, but they were too wide, and now I have bare metal on the inside of my wheelwells. I am going to get back to as close to the original size as I can(225/7515).

reed62 · 01-01-2017, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reed62

That looks more like what I am aiming for. I ordered 245/60 for all four corners. I have the 2.5 drop in front and 3 inch at the rear.

Thanks for all the inputs everyone!

I went with 245 60 15 all the way around. Sorry the pics came out sideways. Not sure how to correct that...

ImpalaJim · 01-02-2017, 10:30 AM

265 60 15

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-02-2017, 01:18 PM

255/60 up front 275/60 rear. 3/4 drop. I want raise the rear up 1" for more rake.

12-30-2016, 10:46 AM	#1
reed62 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Denver CO Posts: 129	15x8 Wheel and tire combination Hey all, I have the "rally" style wheels that Chevy used on the 1/2 ton pickups from 73-87. They are a 15x8 size wheel. I am trying to find a good street tire for them. I like the BF Goodrich T/A radials. The old tires that were on these rims were a 235 60 R 15 Hoosier....if memory serves me correct. I had the old tires removed so I could media blast and powder coat the rims. I lost the piece of paper I wrote the tire size on so now I am trying to see what tire looks good on that 8 inch rim. The local tire store said the best tire would be a Pathfinder tire but it is 30 x 9.5. I have 2" drop spindles up front and 3" drop coils in the rear. The 30 inch tire lifts the truck back up to where it was originally when it left the factory. I want to enhance the lowered suspension with a complementary tire. What they mounted for me are more like off-road tires with a really aggressive tread. Would like to see some examples of some nice weekend street cruising combos.

12-30-2016, 10:56 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 15x8 Wheel and tire combination Here is 22 pages of pictures on tires and wheel combos that I found in the FAQ section: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379110 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-30-2016, 11:43 AM	#3
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,382	Re: 15x8 Wheel and tire combination I'm running the 5 lug version of those wheels on my 65 Suburban. They came off of an 86 Suburban, and I am running 235/75R15 generic tires from Walmart on mine. They ride nice, and seem to hold up ok. I'm trying to get my chrome smoothies back that I traded for the rally's as I like the chrome better.

12-30-2016, 12:47 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: 15x8 Wheel and tire combination 15x8 275/60 rear 6" drop 245/60 front 4.5" drop Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-30-2016, 07:01 PM	#7
Mackie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WNC Posts: 226	Re: 15x8 Wheel and tire combination My truck has 2.5" drop spindles and torched coil (by PO) rear drop with 8x15 ralleys. The truck came with 225/60's I thought were too passenger car looking. I went with BFG Long Trail T/A Tour 235/70-15. It's a daily D so I run the same size front and rear and rotate. I have no rubbing issues and the look suits me, being radial with fairly square shoulders and not very aggressive tread. Not too good in the snow but I moved south last year. Don't have a good pic but I can get 1 over the weekend if you want. __________________ `63 C-10 Shortwide Roller 305 LT1 cam, Eddy 500 T5

12-30-2016, 08:48 PM	#8
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 15x8 Wheel and tire combination 235-70 r15 __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

12-30-2016, 10:39 PM	#9
Mackie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WNC Posts: 226	Re: 15x8 Wheel and tire combination Yeah, like his ^ __________________ `63 C-10 Shortwide Roller 305 LT1 cam, Eddy 500 T5

12-31-2016, 01:05 AM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 15x8 Wheel and tire combination On my Suburban I have 275/60R15's on the 15 x 8 Rally's on all 4 corners. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-31-2016, 01:33 AM	#11
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: 15x8 Wheel and tire combination I would suggest you try to get a tire that's close to 28" tall. Both 235/70/15's and 275/60/15's are 28" tall. Depending on which drop spindles you may be able to run 275's all the way around. Most drop spindles move the wheels out 3/4" per side. I'm running 275's all around but I have only a spring drop now and when I install my new front end I'll use CPP Modular drop spindles so my wheel/tire combo should still work. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

01-02-2017, 10:30 AM	#14
ImpalaJim Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Kewanee IL Posts: 283	Re: 15x8 Wheel and tire combination 265 60 15

01-02-2017, 01:18 PM	#15
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: 15x8 Wheel and tire combination 255/60 up front 275/60 rear. 3/4 drop. I want raise the rear up 1" for more rake. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

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