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vasquezmrysvll · 04-28-2011, 08:54 PM

i got a smokin deal on some 275/60r15 cooper cobra tires. will they work ok on my 15X7 rims? they are currently mounted on 15X8's.thanks -art

**Stocker** · 04-28-2011, 09:39 PM

Just checked TireRack.... that size is approved for 7" to 9.5" rims (with 8" being the one used for measurements). So yeah, you'll be OK with 7".

vasquezmrysvll · 04-28-2011, 10:01 PM

GREAT, thanks

Longhorn Man · 04-28-2011, 10:13 PM

If memory serves, the cooper cobras are very wide 275's (no 2 companies make them the same width, even though it is supposed to be a standard measurement). You may find them to be a tic to wide. They'll 'balloon out' a bit and may make handeling a bit 'squirmy'.

vasquezmrysvll · 04-28-2011, 10:15 PM

interesting, anyone else?

Tx Firefighter · 04-28-2011, 10:37 PM

Factory 90-93 454SS trucks came with 15x7 wheels and 275/60/15 tires right off the showroom floor. It's a good combination.

**Stocker** · 04-28-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

If memory serves, the cooper cobras are very wide 275's (no 2 companies make them the same width, even though it is supposed to be a standard measurement). You may find them to be a tic to wide. They'll 'balloon out' a bit and may make handeling a bit 'squirmy'.

Good memory, Andy. I looked it up on Cooper's site, and their approved rim width for that tire is 7.5" - 9.5".

That said, I bet you could still run that tire on a 7" rim with little to no issues.

vasquezmrysvll · 04-28-2011, 11:31 PM

the rims that came with the tires are 2 15X8 and 2 15X10 . im gonna break them down and mount them on my 15X7 set and go from there. may end up scrapping the aluminum rims that the tires came on. cant really see someone buying a mismatch set of rims?

Longhorn Man · 04-29-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Good memory, Andy....

I remember this becouse I was SO disapointed when I got BFG rubber in the same size. Looked an inch or more narrower and took away some of the 'mean' look of my old GMC

hotrodhomi · 04-29-2011, 01:39 AM

Do you need wheels? Interested in these? you're not too far from me.

rsbatcrh06 · 04-29-2011, 01:50 AM

hotrodhomi...what drop front and rear are you? what size tires you running? and what is youre gear ratio?

hotrodhomi · 04-29-2011, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rsbatcrh06

hotrodhomi...what drop front and rear are you? what size tires you running? and what is youre gear ratio?

about a 3/4 drop, 255/60/15, and ??
More drop is on the way.

vasquezmrysvll · 04-29-2011, 02:30 AM

thanks homi, but im not really looking to spend $ right now, about to close the deal on a house. i got these new(to me) wheels and tires for an old 20ga i had laying around. couldn't pass the deal up. how much do you want for them, i have a buddy who might want them?

rsbatcrh06 · 04-29-2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

about a 3/4 drop, 255/60/15, and ??
More drop is on the way.

sweet...thats the stance im lookin for and was hopping 3/4 drop would give me.

and im wondering what your gear ratio is in your rear axle?

hotrodhomi · 04-29-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vasquezmrysvll

thanks homi, but im not really looking to spend $ right now, about to close the deal on a house. i got these new(to me) wheels and tires for an old 20ga i had laying around. couldn't pass the deal up. how much do you want for them, i have a buddy who might want them?

$550 w/ tires

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Originally Posted by rsbatcrh06

sweet...thats the stance im lookin for and was hopping 3/4 drop would give me.

and im wondering what your gear ratio is in your rear axle?

As stated in my other post, I don't know, sorry.

gnick · 04-30-2011, 11:02 AM

Hey guys, I am new to the forum but not new to building Chevys, the forum is great !! I have run 275-60-15's on 7 inch wheels many times with no issues ... great size for the back of a pickup IMO

vasquezmrysvll · 04-30-2011, 12:23 PM

white letters out or not?

**Stocker** · 04-30-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vasquezmrysvll

white letters out or not?

Coopers? In, in my opinion. Maybe, just maybe, out if they were BFGs.

I used to run white letters out no matter what.... I now prefer seeing blackwalls.

vasquezmrysvll · 04-30-2011, 02:10 PM

i think your right, thanks

04-28-2011, 08:54 PM	#1
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	rim/tire fitment question i got a smokin deal on some 275/60r15 cooper cobra tires. will they work ok on my 15X7 rims? they are currently mounted on 15X8's.thanks -art __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

04-28-2011, 09:39 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: rim/tire fitment question Just checked TireRack.... that size is approved for 7" to 9.5" rims (with 8" being the one used for measurements). So yeah, you'll be OK with 7". __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

04-28-2011, 10:01 PM	#3
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: rim/tire fitment question GREAT, thanks __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

04-28-2011, 10:13 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: rim/tire fitment question If memory serves, the cooper cobras are very wide 275's (no 2 companies make them the same width, even though it is supposed to be a standard measurement). You may find them to be a tic to wide. They'll 'balloon out' a bit and may make handeling a bit 'squirmy'.

04-28-2011, 10:15 PM	#5
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: rim/tire fitment question interesting, anyone else? __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

04-28-2011, 10:37 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: rim/tire fitment question Factory 90-93 454SS trucks came with 15x7 wheels and 275/60/15 tires right off the showroom floor. It's a good combination. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-28-2011, 11:31 PM	#8
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: rim/tire fitment question the rims that came with the tires are 2 15X8 and 2 15X10 . im gonna break them down and mount them on my 15X7 set and go from there. may end up scrapping the aluminum rims that the tires came on. cant really see someone buying a mismatch set of rims? __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

04-29-2011, 01:39 AM	#10
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: rim/tire fitment question Do you need wheels? Interested in these? you're not too far from me. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

04-29-2011, 01:50 AM	#11
rsbatcrh06 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 3	Re: rim/tire fitment question hotrodhomi...what drop front and rear are you? what size tires you running? and what is youre gear ratio?

04-29-2011, 02:30 AM	#13
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: rim/tire fitment question thanks homi, but im not really looking to spend $ right now, about to close the deal on a house. i got these new(to me) wheels and tires for an old 20ga i had laying around. couldn't pass the deal up. how much do you want for them, i have a buddy who might want them? __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

04-30-2011, 11:02 AM	#16
gnick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indian Head, Saskatchewan Posts: 9	Re: rim/tire fitment question Hey guys, I am new to the forum but not new to building Chevys, the forum is great !! I have run 275-60-15's on 7 inch wheels many times with no issues ... great size for the back of a pickup IMO __________________ 68 Chevy w/tbi 350-700r4 daily driver 67 Chevy w/292-3 in da tree, garbage hauler 71 GMC parts doner 85 Jimmy 350-700r4, 33x12.5 Goodyears 2.5 lift

04-30-2011, 12:23 PM	#17
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: rim/tire fitment question white letters out or not? __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

04-30-2011, 02:10 PM	#19
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: rim/tire fitment question i think your right, thanks __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"



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