15x8 rallies and tire size opinions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nicolas72gmc · 12-28-2008, 12:15 PM

I know this is probably an over posted subject, but what is the best? I bought some 15x8 rallies and want to go the same size all around. When I get them installed I will have 3.5/5 drop. I was thinking 245/75 all around. Show me some pics of what ya'll are running to help me decide. Thanks dudes and dudettes.

big_al_71 · 12-28-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

I know this is probably an over posted subject, but what is the best? I bought some 15x8 rallies and want to go the same size all around. When I get them installed I will have 3.5/5 drop. I was thinking 245/75 all around. Show me some pics of what ya'll are running to help me decide. Thanks dudes and dudettes.

Hey Nick
I did my research on this before and I came up with 275-60-15 all the way around, thats the route I was going till my wife ordered me new wheels for my truck for christmas...

**clay68c10** · 12-28-2008, 01:21 PM

I've got 275/60 on all 4, no problems.

ChevLoRay · 12-28-2008, 01:27 PM

It's what I have on my 15x8's, up front.

nicolas72gmc · 12-28-2008, 10:14 PM

After looking at some trucks with that size tires I agree. What is the height of a 275/60? I was wanting the wheel well to be filled all the way, but the the amount I'm lowering it should fill it up nicely I would think.

Al good doing business with you, I will pm you when the wheels make it in and will post pics when I get them on. Thanks guys.

**Boog** · 12-28-2008, 10:31 PM

If my memory serves me right the 275/60/15 is about 27 or 28" tall and the 255/70/15 is about 29" tall. Almost as wide as the 275 and just a bit taller to fill the wheel well. I run 255/70/15 on 8" wide Outlaw rims on my 97 GMC. Same on my last one too.

big_al_71 · 12-28-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

After looking at some trucks with that size tires I agree. What is the height of a 275/60? I was wanting the wheel well to be filled all the way, but the the amount I'm lowering it should fill it up nicely I would think.

Al good doing business with you, I will pm you when the wheels make it in and will post pics when I get them on. Thanks guys.

you too nick,, I will ship them tomorrow asap.....Thanks for the quick payment....definetly put some picts up of your truck with them on...

nicolas72gmc · 12-29-2008, 12:03 AM

That sounds about right Boog, I was liking the idea of a little bit taller tire. I will end up with about 28 1/4" in the front and about 29 in the back in height after the drop. Are your outlaw rims close to same diminsions as stock rallies? thanks dude.

Mondo · 12-29-2008, 12:46 AM

I use this site for tire comparisons

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs...&text1=&text2=

nicolas72gmc · 12-29-2008, 02:52 AM

Thanks Mondo, that is awesome.

12-28-2008, 12:15 PM	#1
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	15x8 rallies and tire size opinions I know this is probably an over posted subject, but what is the best? I bought some 15x8 rallies and want to go the same size all around. When I get them installed I will have 3.5/5 drop. I was thinking 245/75 all around. Show me some pics of what ya'll are running to help me decide. Thanks dudes and dudettes. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

12-28-2008, 01:21 PM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: 15x8 rallies and tire size opinions I've got 275/60 on all 4, no problems. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

12-28-2008, 01:27 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 15x8 rallies and tire size opinions It's what I have on my 15x8's, up front. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-28-2008, 10:14 PM	#5
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: 15x8 rallies and tire size opinions After looking at some trucks with that size tires I agree. What is the height of a 275/60? I was wanting the wheel well to be filled all the way, but the the amount I'm lowering it should fill it up nicely I would think. Al good doing business with you, I will pm you when the wheels make it in and will post pics when I get them on. Thanks guys. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

12-28-2008, 10:31 PM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: 15x8 rallies and tire size opinions If my memory serves me right the 275/60/15 is about 27 or 28" tall and the 255/70/15 is about 29" tall. Almost as wide as the 275 and just a bit taller to fill the wheel well. I run 255/70/15 on 8" wide Outlaw rims on my 97 GMC. Same on my last one too. __________________ 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

12-29-2008, 12:03 AM	#8
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: 15x8 rallies and tire size opinions That sounds about right Boog, I was liking the idea of a little bit taller tire. I will end up with about 28 1/4" in the front and about 29 in the back in height after the drop. Are your outlaw rims close to same diminsions as stock rallies? thanks dude. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

12-29-2008, 12:46 AM	#9
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: 15x8 rallies and tire size opinions I use this site for tire comparisons http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs...&text1=&text2=

12-29-2008, 02:52 AM	#10
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: 15x8 rallies and tire size opinions Thanks Mondo, that is awesome. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350



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