Will 8" rallys rub ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72MARIO · 12-12-2003, 01:20 AM

I was hoping to run my 8" rallys for the summer because I don’t have a lot of extra money for rims. I will eventually get 17" all around but right now I just want to get it on the road. So what I have is a 2.5 drop spindle and a 1" coil. I am worried about rubbing problems. What tire size should I run? I want there to be a bit of side wall if possible. Just looking for opinions and for the guys out there who have run this setup.

I don't want to rub off My new gloss Black paint on my inner fenders either.

Thanks Mario

lukecp · 12-12-2003, 01:31 AM

I don't think they will rub but a can't say for sure.

A good tire size is 255/60-15. They look great on an 8" rallie. Or even 275/60-15 if you want them a little bigger.

72MARIO · 12-12-2003, 01:37 AM

I want a huge tire on the back. I am going to need all of the traction I can get. I was thinking of a 295 for the back.

dinnut · 12-12-2003, 01:38 AM

im running 255/60-15's on my truck.

i think the wheels are wide though--- putting it on a not so wide wheel will make it not so wide

lukecp · 12-12-2003, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 72MARIO
I want a huge tire on the back. I am going to need all of the traction I can get. I was thinking of a 295 for the back.

295's will look kinda funky on a 8" rim....you will proably want to go with a 10" rim for a tire tht big.

Hooter · 12-12-2003, 03:36 AM

im running 15/8 stock rallyes with 265's all around with no problems and that is with the front lowered 2.5 inches

Hooter · 12-12-2003, 03:36 AM

70short · 12-12-2003, 04:30 AM

I have never had tire rub. Even when I am turning A corner and pulling A curb at the same time. I want A 4/6 drop. and I will use the same combo And I would say that I wont have A problem with rub.

PR454SS · 12-12-2003, 05:41 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 72MARIO
[B]I was hoping to run my 8" rallys for the summer because I don’t have a lot of extra money for rims. I will eventually get 17" all around but right now I just want to get it on the road. So what I have is a 2.5 drop spindle and a 1" coil. I am worried about rubbing problems. What tire size should I run?

I'm running a 255/60/17 on the front of my 72 with a 3 inch drop and not seeing any problems with rubbing, mine hits the bumpstops before it will rub

Tx Firefighter · 12-12-2003, 07:22 AM

I'm down 4.5 inches in the front with 8 inch rally wheels. Tires are 245/60/16 front and 275/60/15 rear.

You will not rub with a rally.

My truck had a 6 cylinder in it in this picture, so it's not too low. Big block swap this month will lower it some more.

72MARIO · 12-12-2003, 11:24 AM

I was planning on taking my rear rims to a Race Shop. They will widen the rims up to a 15" wide for 150 dollars. I think it would look pretty cool.

miket · 12-12-2003, 12:26 PM

You shouldn't have any problem running 295/50-15's with your drop...but you need 10" wide wheels. Kinda hard to see....

MITCH1914 · 12-12-2003, 03:10 PM

i am running the BFG drag radial 325-50-15's on 15x8 rallys with at standard backspacing. i do have a small 1/8 spacer place for a little extra space. it will work. i run my truck at IRP here in indy.

miket · 12-12-2003, 03:20 PM

pics?

Hotrod70C10 · 12-12-2003, 06:18 PM

I didn't see this earlier but, I have 2.5" spindles 1.5" springs and 8" 4x4 rallies on mine, I also have 255/60/15 bfg's on the front. It does not rub at all.

Like said before, It will hit the bumpstops before it rubs.

12-12-2003, 01:20 AM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Will 8" rallys rub ? I was hoping to run my 8" rallys for the summer because I don’t have a lot of extra money for rims. I will eventually get 17" all around but right now I just want to get it on the road. So what I have is a 2.5 drop spindle and a 1" coil. I am worried about rubbing problems. What tire size should I run? I want there to be a bit of side wall if possible. Just looking for opinions and for the guys out there who have run this setup. I don't want to rub off My new gloss Black paint on my inner fenders either. Thanks Mario __________________ 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

12-12-2003, 01:31 AM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I don't think they will rub but a can't say for sure. A good tire size is 255/60-15. They look great on an 8" rallie. Or even 275/60-15 if you want them a little bigger. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-12-2003, 01:37 AM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I want a huge tire on the back. I am going to need all of the traction I can get. I was thinking of a 295 for the back. __________________ 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

12-12-2003, 01:38 AM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	im running 255/60-15's on my truck. i think the wheels are wide though--- putting it on a not so wide wheel will make it not so wide Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-12-2003, 03:36 AM	#6
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	im running 15/8 stock rallyes with 265's all around with no problems and that is with the front lowered 2.5 inches __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-12-2003, 03:36 AM	#7
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	__________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-12-2003, 04:30 AM	#8
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I have never had tire rub. Even when I am turning A corner and pulling A curb at the same time. I want A 4/6 drop. and I will use the same combo And I would say that I wont have A problem with rub. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

12-12-2003, 05:41 AM	#9
PR454SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 338	Re: Will 8" rallys rub ? [QUOTE]Originally posted by 72MARIO [B]I was hoping to run my 8" rallys for the summer because I don’t have a lot of extra money for rims. I will eventually get 17" all around but right now I just want to get it on the road. So what I have is a 2.5 drop spindle and a 1" coil. I am worried about rubbing problems. What tire size should I run? I'm running a 255/60/17 on the front of my 72 with a 3 inch drop and not seeing any problems with rubbing, mine hits the bumpstops before it will rub __________________ PR Too many projects, not enough time! 72SWB 350/350TH, 3500stall,525 lift cam 3:73 posi. Sold! 69LWB Flatbed 350/Super T-10, ported/polished 481 heads, 480 lift cam. 78SWB 468/400TH, ported/polished Alum. heads, 3:42 posi, 3000 stall on 17x8 and 18x9.5's 77 Jeep CJ-5 304V8 fiberglass body on 36" Ground Hawgs

12-12-2003, 07:22 AM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I'm down 4.5 inches in the front with 8 inch rally wheels. Tires are 245/60/16 front and 275/60/15 rear. You will not rub with a rally. My truck had a 6 cylinder in it in this picture, so it's not too low. Big block swap this month will lower it some more. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 12-12-2003 at 07:25 AM.

12-12-2003, 11:24 AM	#11
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I was planning on taking my rear rims to a Race Shop. They will widen the rims up to a 15" wide for 150 dollars. I think it would look pretty cool. __________________ 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

12-12-2003, 12:26 PM	#12
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	You shouldn't have any problem running 295/50-15's with your drop...but you need 10" wide wheels. Kinda hard to see.... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

12-12-2003, 03:10 PM	#13
MITCH1914 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: indianapolis,indiana,usa Posts: 506	i am running the BFG drag radial 325-50-15's on 15x8 rallys with at standard backspacing. i do have a small 1/8 spacer place for a little extra space. it will work. i run my truck at IRP here in indy.

12-12-2003, 03:20 PM	#14
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	pics? __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

12-12-2003, 06:18 PM	#15
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I didn't see this earlier but, I have 2.5" spindles 1.5" springs and 8" 4x4 rallies on mine, I also have 255/60/15 bfg's on the front. It does not rub at all. Like said before, It will hit the bumpstops before it rubs. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop



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