Rally & tire size for 2/4 drop recomendation

[mcmaster68]

Thanks in advance, trying to figure out what tire size combo to run. I've been looking to upgrade wheels since 16. Never had the budget past a set of cheap barn finds. Now 26 I want to upgrade w/the vintage look of the corvette rally's and not a stager look.
Found 16 x 8 rallys on summit & 275/70/16 tires. Anyone running this combo w/ a 2/4 drop kit, pictures would be great. ( next tire size available would be 275/55/16).
Thanks.
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[JRE]

I'd like to Know also. i'm going to be running a similar set up soon.

[BIGBLU 72]

Thats what im running on my truck im pretty sure! should ahve my drop finished tomorrow so ill try to get some pics

[gonnuts]

275/70's would be a little tall in my opinion, if you could get a 275/60 that would be ideal.

[mcmaster68]

Originally Posted by BIGBLU 72

Thats what im running on my truck im pretty sure! should ahve my drop finished tomorrow so ill try to get some pics

cool, pictures would be great.

[68Stepbed]

I agree with gonnuts, That 70 series is gona be a tall tire. Are you going the same size on all 4 corners? The 275/55/16 would probably look a little better. A 60 series would still be ideal.

[mcmaster68]

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

I agree with gonnuts, That 70 series is gona be a tall tire. Are you going the same size on all 4 corners? The 275/55/16 would probably look a little better. A 60 series would still be ideal.

Yes my goal was to use same tire on all 4. Currently I have some old 275/60/15 on all 4's and was looking for something alittle taller becuase I still have a 4-5 inch gap between the fender lips and the top of the wheels. THis is with a 2/4 drop. ?

[68Stepbed]

Is there any particular reason to go 16's? Why not go with 17's?

If your set on the 16's, I say go with a 255/70/16. It will be tall enough to fill the fenders, and still be wide enough to fill out and look good.

[mcmaster68]

I guess I was going to stay away from 17's becuase of cost and I can't seem to find the right style I like in a 6 Lug.
The only ones i've liked are these from summit, any comments on them? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ALE-886-79060/

[68Stepbed]

I would love those rims if it wasnt for the goofy simulated rivets on the lip.

Why not go with 17" rallies?
http://wheelvintiques.myshopify.com/...llye-66-series

[cdowns]

i always liked 15"rallies with 10"rear and 7"fronts

[Clyde65]

I have 275\60's on all four and will be replacing the front with 235/70's because the 60' are like ski's in the wet weather, also they wear rather quickly it seems.

[mcmaster68]

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

I would love those rims if it wasnt for the goofy simulated rivets on the lip.

Why not go with 17" rallies?
http://wheelvintiques.myshopify.com/...llye-66-series

I agree with you, I actually saw a pair on the ride to the local speed shop last night. I guess I couldn't see that detail in the picture.
Ok...what to you think about the legend 6 wheels. I found them in this post by djmachinist
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

I really like them. I'm staying away from the 17" rallies becuase of cost, the rallies from wheel vintiques are $250 a wheel, my budget...."my wifes" budget is $200 per. These summit legend six wheels are $190 per. perfect. What do you think?

[Heavy Evy]

if you stick with 16's a 245-70-16 might be a good choice.

[cparman]

my 69 swb was a drop spindle front with 2" blocks on the rear. Had a set of 15x8 wheels with 225/70r15 tires on it. That way I could rotate the tires for more even wear. The tires filled the wheel wells, and IMO it looked cool!

[leddzepp]

275 60 15's out back, mounted on 15 x 8 rallies. 215 70 15's up front on 15 x 7 rallies.

I have a 5/6.5 drop...but they would still look good on a 2/4 drop IMO.

[gcburdic]

see my signature for my corvette rally wheel setup on a 2/4 drop truck

[mcmaster68]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

see my signature for my corvette rally wheel setup on a 2/4 drop truck

WOW The post on page 11 of your build, was a great comparison of the wheels i'm looking at the rallies vs. the Legend six's. Thanks.

[big_al_71]

275.60.15 in the rear and 215.70.15 up front

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by mcmaster68

WOW The post on page 11 of your build, was a great comparison of the wheels i'm looking at the rallies vs. the Legend six's. Thanks.

Cool....I forgot I did that....I'd say stick with the vette rally's

[SRVBLUES64]

heres my issues I have a 66 chevy c10 Im keeping the 6 lug pattern and the drums, and Im going with the legend 6 wheels 17x8 all the way around. I have not dropped it yet but I will static drop it has much has possible, i want the wheel wells filled and maybe a slight rake or not Can some shed some light on tire sizes for me?

[68Stepbed]

mcmaster68, I personally think the best look with rallies would be to stay with 15's and go with 255/70/15 tires.