6 12'' van rallys? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

powell72 · 03-29-2006, 07:05 PM

I mean 6.5'', not 6 12'' wheels, sorry. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone is running some of the 6.5'' van rallys with a 245/60/15 tire? I want to suck my front wheels in even with the rears to make up for the drop spindles. I don't want to buy new tires, my T/A's are fairly new, but I don't want too much bulge on the tire. BFG recommends a 7-8.5'' wheel but I wouldn't think another half inch would be a big deal. Any pics or suggestions?

stepside454 · 03-29-2006, 08:36 PM

I had 225/70s on the front of mine on 6.5" rallys. dont know if that helps. I my 75 I had to run a spacer so the wheel wopuld clear the caliper. John

Tx Firefighter · 03-29-2006, 08:58 PM

I have the van rallys with 245/60's on the front of the Neater Beater. Picture is in my signature. I can find you a better picture if you need. No spacer on mine, bolt on.

powell72 · 03-29-2006, 10:37 PM

That's o.k. Tx, I have a three quarter front view of your truck saved on my computer already. Thanks for the info.

Tx Firefighter · 03-29-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

That's o.k. Tx, I have a three quarter front view of your truck saved on my computer already. Thanks for the info.

Surely, you can find better pictures to store on your computer than that truck.

powell72 · 03-29-2006, 10:45 PM

I'm a sick one, I love slammed unrestored shortbeds.

Tx Firefighter · 03-29-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

I'm a sick one, I love slammed unrestored shortbeds.

Sick you are sir. Well, you must be nuts for my junk then.

It's funny, none of the guys at work will park next to it. They think it will rub off on them or someting.

**Boog** · 03-29-2006, 11:28 PM

It's funny, none of the guys at work will park next to it. They think it will rub off on them or someting.[/QUOTE]

Makes for less door dings on the beater then, eh?

Tx Firefighter · 03-29-2006, 11:35 PM

Most of the guys here at work drive 50,000 + dollar new trucks. They like to buy a new diesel 4x4 and lift it up and then add every power adder they can find. I'm definitely the black sheep.

northcountry67 · 03-30-2006, 12:16 AM

I'm driving a 93 Nissan Sentra with 220,000 on it to and from school (120 miles round trip) every day so I can spend every dime I save on truck payments on my 67. It's really not all that bad, I have an 02 Dodge 4X4 club cab for those long towing/ parts runs.

72MARIO · 03-30-2006, 07:44 AM

I have 6.5 van's with 255/60's no problems at all.

03-29-2006, 07:05 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	6.5'' van rallys? I mean 6.5'', not 6 12'' wheels, sorry. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone is running some of the 6.5'' van rallys with a 245/60/15 tire? I want to suck my front wheels in even with the rears to make up for the drop spindles. I don't want to buy new tires, my T/A's are fairly new, but I don't want too much bulge on the tire. BFG recommends a 7-8.5'' wheel but I wouldn't think another half inch would be a big deal. Any pics or suggestions? __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 03-29-2006 at 07:13 PM.

03-29-2006, 08:36 PM	#2
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: 6 12'' van rallys? I had 225/70s on the front of mine on 6.5" rallys. dont know if that helps. I my 75 I had to run a spacer so the wheel wopuld clear the caliper. John __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

03-29-2006, 08:58 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 6 12'' van rallys? I have the van rallys with 245/60's on the front of the Neater Beater. Picture is in my signature. I can find you a better picture if you need. No spacer on mine, bolt on. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 03-29-2006 at 08:59 PM.

03-29-2006, 10:37 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: 6 12'' van rallys? That's o.k. Tx, I have a three quarter front view of your truck saved on my computer already. Thanks for the info. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-29-2006, 10:45 PM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: 6 12'' van rallys? I'm a sick one, I love slammed unrestored shortbeds. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-29-2006, 11:28 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,272	Re: 6 12'' van rallys? It's funny, none of the guys at work will park next to it. They think it will rub off on them or someting.[/QUOTE] Makes for less door dings on the beater then, eh? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-29-2006, 11:35 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 6 12'' van rallys? Most of the guys here at work drive 50,000 + dollar new trucks. They like to buy a new diesel 4x4 and lift it up and then add every power adder they can find. I'm definitely the black sheep. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-30-2006, 12:16 AM	#10
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: 6 12'' van rallys? I'm driving a 93 Nissan Sentra with 220,000 on it to and from school (120 miles round trip) every day so I can spend every dime I save on truck payments on my 67. It's really not all that bad, I have an 02 Dodge 4X4 club cab for those long towing/ parts runs.

03-30-2006, 07:44 AM	#11
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: 6 12'' van rallys? I have 6.5 van's with 255/60's no problems at all. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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