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iownit4 · 05-31-2008, 01:37 AM

Hey guys I have a 96 2dr. tahoe ,I have the stock 16in rims with 265/70/16 tires, I was thinking about buying rally rims with derby caps (the old corvette style),but only found them in 15x7 or 15x8's in 6 lug, would this be a problem if I get them as far as axle ratio,and should I get the 15x7 or 15x8's .also will I have to make any changes to the brake cal. My stock rims/tirs measure 30in in height if I do get the 15 in rims what tire size would u suggest 31's.thanks

**Palf70Step** · 05-31-2008, 12:18 PM

Welcome to the board. Is your Tahoe 4WD or 2WD? As that may limit your wheel selections. Your tires are about 31.6" tall and a 31x10x15 would be 31 inches tall or about a 1/2 in shorter.

I had 31x10.50x15 on my 96 GMC on 8" ralleys and loved the combo.

I know Stockton wheel makes 16" vette ralleys and Ithink Wheel Vintiques does also.

iownit4 · 05-31-2008, 07:28 PM

my tahoe is 4wd,I know about stockton wheels ,they do have 16in rally rims 6lug,they want close 2 900 shipped with metal derby caps and chrome trims,theres a guy on ebay rallywheelman that has 6 lug 15x7 or 15x8 for about 520.00 shipped. I was tring too see if the 15's will work,also with 15x8's will I have a problem with back space.thanx for ur help

b454rat · 05-31-2008, 11:37 PM

I have OOBS rally's on my 92 Blazer. They are 15x8s, not the Vette but truck rally's. Can't think of the b/s, but with 32s on it I think it looks sweet.

**Palf70Step** · 05-31-2008, 11:57 PM

I think 15x8 truck ralleys have 4" back spacing. The only thing I could think of that might be a problem is if the 15" will clear the calipers on the front disk brakes. From what I remember the 4x4 rims typically have a bit more BS than the 2WD rims, so I don't think clearance (BSing anyways) will be an issue, just the clearance.

SlowYourRoll · 06-03-2008, 11:48 AM

Sounds like a bunch of BS to me.

05-31-2008, 01:37 AM	#1
iownit4 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: siny Posts: 2	rally rim question ??? rim size Hey guys I have a 96 2dr. tahoe ,I have the stock 16in rims with 265/70/16 tires, I was thinking about buying rally rims with derby caps (the old corvette style),but only found them in 15x7 or 15x8's in 6 lug, would this be a problem if I get them as far as axle ratio,and should I get the 15x7 or 15x8's .also will I have to make any changes to the brake cal. My stock rims/tirs measure 30in in height if I do get the 15 in rims what tire size would u suggest 31's.thanks

05-31-2008, 12:18 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: rally rim question ??? rim size Welcome to the board. Is your Tahoe 4WD or 2WD? As that may limit your wheel selections. Your tires are about 31.6" tall and a 31x10x15 would be 31 inches tall or about a 1/2 in shorter. I had 31x10.50x15 on my 96 GMC on 8" ralleys and loved the combo. I know Stockton wheel makes 16" vette ralleys and Ithink Wheel Vintiques does also. __________________ 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!

05-31-2008, 07:28 PM	#3
iownit4 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: siny Posts: 2	Re: rally rim question ??? rim size my tahoe is 4wd,I know about stockton wheels ,they do have 16in rally rims 6lug,they want close 2 900 shipped with metal derby caps and chrome trims,theres a guy on ebay rallywheelman that has 6 lug 15x7 or 15x8 for about 520.00 shipped. I was tring too see if the 15's will work,also with 15x8's will I have a problem with back space.thanx for ur help

05-31-2008, 11:37 PM	#4
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,485	Re: rally rim question ??? rim size I have OOBS rally's on my 92 Blazer. They are 15x8s, not the Vette but truck rally's. Can't think of the b/s, but with 32s on it I think it looks sweet. __________________ 2000 Chevy Tahoe Limited 3/5" drop 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon stock SAS 6"

05-31-2008, 11:57 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: rally rim question ??? rim size I think 15x8 truck ralleys have 4" back spacing. The only thing I could think of that might be a problem is if the 15" will clear the calipers on the front disk brakes. From what I remember the 4x4 rims typically have a bit more BS than the 2WD rims, so I don't think clearance (BSing anyways) will be an issue, just the clearance. __________________ 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! Last edited by Palf70Step; 06-01-2008 at 12:21 AM.

06-03-2008, 11:48 AM	#6
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: rally rim question ??? rim size Sounds like a bunch of BS to me.



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