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68Redhead · 08-12-2015, 07:24 PM

I'm wanting to get me some thin white wall tires and smoothie wheels. I'm thinking 225/75 on 15x7 with baby moons all around. Truck will be lowered 2" in front and 3" rear. My problem is I haven't seen any in person so I need advice on tire and wheel size. Would I be happy with my listed sizes or should I go with 235s? 15x6? From pictures on here I think 215s would be too small for my taste.

68Redhead · 08-13-2015, 09:48 AM

Not the best pic but it's all I got. Any insight is much appreciated.

**special-K** · 08-13-2015, 10:19 AM

You don't get a lot of selection in sizes with 15" whitewalls anymore. 235/75s are most common. You could pay the price and have Diamondback Classic Tire ( www.dbtires.com ) make any size tire you like into a whitewall any width you like

68Redhead · 08-13-2015, 10:43 AM

I found some Hankook Optimos for under $400. I looked at diamondbacks but I'd prefer to not pay around $250 per tire. Do you think 225s would look ok on a 7" wheel?

midniteblues · 08-13-2015, 05:27 PM

check summit and there mastercraft brand mine are 235/75's on wheel vintiques 15x8 all around.oh and a ece 4/6 drop with 1 1/4 blocks out back

68Redhead · 08-13-2015, 07:58 PM

Are those 6 lug, midniteblues? A while back I don't think I could find 6 lugs that would fit our stock hubcaps.

midniteblues · 08-14-2015, 04:04 PM

5 lug i put disc brakes on the front and already had the 71 5 lug rear axle.

6 lug was oe and these caps woulda come on 6 lug wheels.
any "nub" style hub cap should fit either 5 or 6 lug wheels unless you have the clip style wheels.

Newtz67 · 08-14-2015, 07:43 PM

I just bought a set of the Hankook Optimo h724 235/75/15 last weekend for $370. It's only been a week but I drive this thing 120 mi a day and I really like these tires. The ride is great, they are quiet and I like like how they look. If you want any closer or better pics let me know and I'll get them for you. I'm planning to lower about 4/6 but still staying with this size.

68Redhead · 08-14-2015, 08:16 PM

What width are your wheels? The 235s don't look wide on them in that picture. That's quite a commute, I'm too spoiled with AC to drive either of my old vehicles daily!

68Redhead · 08-14-2015, 08:44 PM

Just a heads up for anyone else, I emailed dbtires and they recommended their M5 tire at $199 per.

**special-K** · 08-15-2015, 07:33 AM

I'm just waiting till truck is almost done to order from Diamondback.

stevencvn72 · 08-15-2015, 09:56 AM

I went with a 15x7. Offset makes all the difference if you ask me. These are 215/70/15. Small, yes but I wanted to retain my inner fenders. The biggest thing is they're Firestone. The name on the sidewall adds a bit of nostalgia. I couldn't afford the Cokers or BFG Silvertowns although I think those are the best looking white walls. Anywhoo, here's a visual on these. Good luck with your decision white walls are a good choice!

CG · 08-15-2015, 10:04 AM

Not positive, but pretty sure, you can get whatever size tire and stripes you want from Diamond Back. The tires in my av are Diamond Back.

Newtz67 · 08-15-2015, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Redhead

What width are your wheels? The 235s don't look wide on them in that picture. That's quite a commute, I'm too spoiled with AC to drive either of my old vehicles daily!

My wheels are 15x7.

motorcritter · 08-15-2015, 10:35 PM

Hankooks are the best deal in whitewall tires, they hold up well and ride good, and perform in adverse weather better than I expected. I run them on my old Benz diesel, and the Cheyenne has some on it, with the whitewalls turned inside. I've seen the really nice stuff from Coker's and others like Diamondback. If I was building a show vehicle or a concours restoration, I'd spring for the high-priced skins, but for a daily driver or just a 'nice truck', the Hankooks work well. I avoid the Kuhmo brand- they make whitewalls, but the tires suck. Cooper makes whitewalls in their cheap line (often branded for different vendors), they suck, too.

UNEASYRIDER · 08-19-2015, 03:48 PM

68Redhead · 08-20-2015, 03:16 AM

How wide is the white stripe on the Hankooks? Thanks for the input everyone!

Uneasyrider, how wide is the stripe on yours and what size and brand?

franken · 08-20-2015, 03:58 AM

Can't help. I think any and all whitewalls are horrible.

68Redhead · 08-20-2015, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by franken

Can't help. I think any and all whitewalls are horrible.

I was the same way when I joined this site, the thin stripe and hubcap look has really grown on me this year. They have their place, I don't like how the thick stripes look on 67-72's but love them on prior years and rat rods.

**special-K** · 08-20-2015, 08:33 AM

I'm sorry, but I just can't come to putting Hankooks on a classic GM Truck. No thanks, I'll spend more to not have an import name

UNEASYRIDER · 08-20-2015, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68redhead

how wide is the white stripe on the hankooks? Thanks for the input everyone!

Uneasyrider, how wide is the stripe on yours and what size and brand?

1 1/2 suretrac 225/75/15

motorcritter · 08-20-2015, 01:25 PM

Firestone used to make a decent whitewall, in their cheap-azz line. They discontinued them about 3 years back. Cooper used to build tires in the states, as did Kelly-Springfield. I don't think compromising actual tire quality (w/ Coopers) overwhelms my preference for good performance and longevity.

68Redhead · 12-20-2015, 08:28 PM

Ttt

**davischevy** · 12-20-2015, 09:23 PM

235/75/15's on 7" wheels.

08-12-2015, 07:24 PM	#1
68Redhead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 113	Help with White walls I'm wanting to get me some thin white wall tires and smoothie wheels. I'm thinking 225/75 on 15x7 with baby moons all around. Truck will be lowered 2" in front and 3" rear. My problem is I haven't seen any in person so I need advice on tire and wheel size. Would I be happy with my listed sizes or should I go with 235s? 15x6? From pictures on here I think 215s would be too small for my taste.

08-13-2015, 09:48 AM	#2
68Redhead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: Help with White walls Not the best pic but it's all I got. Any insight is much appreciated.

08-13-2015, 10:19 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Help with White walls You don't get a lot of selection in sizes with 15" whitewalls anymore. 235/75s are most common. You could pay the price and have Diamondback Classic Tire ( www.dbtires.com ) make any size tire you like into a whitewall any width you like __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-13-2015, 10:43 AM	#4
68Redhead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: Help with White walls I found some Hankook Optimos for under $400. I looked at diamondbacks but I'd prefer to not pay around $250 per tire. Do you think 225s would look ok on a 7" wheel?

08-13-2015, 05:27 PM	#5
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Help with White walls check summit and there mastercraft brand mine are 235/75's on wheel vintiques 15x8 all around.oh and a ece 4/6 drop with 1 1/4 blocks out back Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

08-13-2015, 07:58 PM	#6
68Redhead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: Help with White walls Are those 6 lug, midniteblues? A while back I don't think I could find 6 lugs that would fit our stock hubcaps.

08-14-2015, 04:04 PM	#7
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Help with White walls 5 lug i put disc brakes on the front and already had the 71 5 lug rear axle. 6 lug was oe and these caps woulda come on 6 lug wheels. any "nub" style hub cap should fit either 5 or 6 lug wheels unless you have the clip style wheels. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

08-14-2015, 07:43 PM	#8
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Help with White walls I just bought a set of the Hankook Optimo h724 235/75/15 last weekend for $370. It's only been a week but I drive this thing 120 mi a day and I really like these tires. The ride is great, they are quiet and I like like how they look. If you want any closer or better pics let me know and I'll get them for you. I'm planning to lower about 4/6 but still staying with this size. Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

08-14-2015, 08:16 PM	#9
68Redhead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: Help with White walls What width are your wheels? The 235s don't look wide on them in that picture. That's quite a commute, I'm too spoiled with AC to drive either of my old vehicles daily!

08-14-2015, 08:44 PM	#10
68Redhead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: Help with White walls Just a heads up for anyone else, I emailed dbtires and they recommended their M5 tire at $199 per.

08-15-2015, 07:33 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Help with White walls I'm just waiting till truck is almost done to order from Diamondback. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-15-2015, 09:56 AM	#12
stevencvn72 Kill Bill...et Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa Posts: 366	Re: Help with White walls I went with a 15x7. Offset makes all the difference if you ask me. These are 215/70/15. Small, yes but I wanted to retain my inner fenders. The biggest thing is they're Firestone. The name on the sidewall adds a bit of nostalgia. I couldn't afford the Cokers or BFG Silvertowns although I think those are the best looking white walls. Anywhoo, here's a visual on these. Good luck with your decision white walls are a good choice! Attached Images __________________ -Steve I ♥ Grease '67 Chev stepper http://youtu.be/38p_2Iu2fd0 Last edited by stevencvn72; 08-15-2015 at 10:01 AM.

08-15-2015, 10:04 AM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,034	Re: Help with White walls Not positive, but pretty sure, you can get whatever size tire and stripes you want from Diamond Back. The tires in my av are Diamond Back. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

08-15-2015, 10:35 PM	#15
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: Help with White walls Hankooks are the best deal in whitewall tires, they hold up well and ride good, and perform in adverse weather better than I expected. I run them on my old Benz diesel, and the Cheyenne has some on it, with the whitewalls turned inside. I've seen the really nice stuff from Coker's and others like Diamondback. If I was building a show vehicle or a concours restoration, I'd spring for the high-priced skins, but for a daily driver or just a 'nice truck', the Hankooks work well. I avoid the Kuhmo brand- they make whitewalls, but the tires suck. Cooper makes whitewalls in their cheap line (often branded for different vendors), they suck, too. __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!

08-19-2015, 03:48 PM	#16
UNEASYRIDER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PHOENIX,ARIZONA Posts: 91	Re: Help with White walls Attached Images __________________ DON'T BUILD IT IF YOUR NOT GONA DRIVE IT!!



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08-20-2015, 03:16 AM	#17
68Redhead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: Help with White walls How wide is the white stripe on the Hankooks? Thanks for the input everyone! Uneasyrider, how wide is the stripe on yours and what size and brand?

08-20-2015, 03:58 AM	#18
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,127	Re: Help with White walls Can't help. I think any and all whitewalls are horrible.

08-20-2015, 08:33 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Help with White walls I'm sorry, but I just can't come to putting Hankooks on a classic GM Truck. No thanks, I'll spend more to not have an import name __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-20-2015, 01:25 PM	#22
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: Help with White walls Firestone used to make a decent whitewall, in their cheap-azz line. They discontinued them about 3 years back. Cooper used to build tires in the states, as did Kelly-Springfield. I don't think compromising actual tire quality (w/ Coopers) overwhelms my preference for good performance and longevity. __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!

12-20-2015, 08:28 PM	#23
68Redhead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: Help with White walls Ttt

12-20-2015, 09:23 PM	#24
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: Help with White walls 235/75/15's on 7" wheels. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

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