7 or 8" ralleys - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

red86chevy · 06-26-2005, 09:32 PM

I have a set of ralleys with tires on them. How can I tell if they are 7 or 8" with out removing the tire?

Thaks for any input
Jeremy

Justins76 · 06-26-2005, 10:18 PM

Mine were stamped on the backside what size they were, along the edge of the rim.

Hard_Core_Hick · 06-26-2005, 11:14 PM

try glove box or on the door , thats where i found mine

dswancutt · 06-27-2005, 08:11 AM

Just finished painting a set of 7" & 8" ralleys Saturday. By the valve stem, it will be marked with a 7 or an 8. They are also marked on the backside as Justins76 said.

Doug

jimfulco · 07-12-2005, 02:38 AM

Bend a coat hanger or welding rod so the ends will touch the inside of the rim both inside and outside. Pull it off without flexing it enough to bend it again, then measure between the ends. Subtract the thickness of the wheel metal & you'll be close.

86swb · 07-12-2005, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jimfulco

Bend a coat hanger or welding rod so the ends will touch the inside of the rim both inside and outside. Pull it off without flexing it enough to bend it again, then measure between the ends. Subtract the thickness of the wheel metal & you'll be close.

That is one way but looking by the velve stem is less trouble. Mine also has an 8 there. All you have to do is pull off your beauty ring.

06-26-2005, 09:32 PM	#1
red86chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sc Posts: 77	7 or 8" ralleys I have a set of ralleys with tires on them. How can I tell if they are 7 or 8" with out removing the tire? Thaks for any input Jeremy __________________ 86 c-10 383 w/ sportsman II heads comp 286h cam Edlbrock RPM Performer intake Holley 750 th350 w/2400 stall 3.73 gears with powertrax No-Slip posi unit. Just broken in good. Will get a 1/4 time this week.

06-26-2005, 10:18 PM	#2
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Mine were stamped on the backside what size they were, along the edge of the rim. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

06-26-2005, 11:14 PM	#3
Hard_Core_Hick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 133	try glove box or on the door , thats where i found mine __________________ I need a 454 4 barrel and dad wont let me get one

06-27-2005, 08:11 AM	#4
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Just finished painting a set of 7" & 8" ralleys Saturday. By the valve stem, it will be marked with a 7 or an 8. They are also marked on the backside as Justins76 said. Doug

07-12-2005, 02:38 AM	#5
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Bend a coat hanger or welding rod so the ends will touch the inside of the rim both inside and outside. Pull it off without flexing it enough to bend it again, then measure between the ends. Subtract the thickness of the wheel metal & you'll be close.



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