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Old 07-10-2016, 03:59 PM   #1
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Will 245/60/R15 on 15x8, fit on a 66 LB fleetside?

Just got my 66 back on the English roads after 5 years.

I'm after 2 1/2" whitewalls for her and need a hand with tire sizes.
I have 15 x 8 smoothies with 4 1/2" back spacing.

I'm hoping to fit 215/75/R15 on the front (2 1/2" drop spindles) & 245/60/R15 on the rear (3 1/2" blocks), would this combo fit on with no messing about?

I would consider buying 15 x 7 smoothies, 4 1/4" BS if this would work better

Plus i've thought about 20" or 18" mobsteel wheels, but buying whitewalls in the UK for that tire size is a nightmare.

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Old 07-10-2016, 10:11 PM   #2
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Re: Will 245/60/R15 on 15x8, fit on a 66 LB fleetside?

I have 275/60/15's on 8" Ralleys on my swb 65 so yes they will fit I believe.
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Old 07-11-2016, 08:07 AM   #3
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Re: Will 245/60/R15 on 15x8, fit on a 66 LB fleetside?

I have 245/60x15 on 8" wheels on the front of my 64. No issues. I run 275/60x15 on rear. It is lowered 4.5/6. They fill out the wheel wells, but no issues that I have seen.
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Old 07-11-2016, 04:30 PM   #4
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Re: Will 245/60/R15 on 15x8, fit on a 66 LB fleetside?

Plus i've thought about 20" or 18" mobsteel wheels, but buying whitewalls in the UK for that tire size is a nightmare.

I think they are a nightmare, anywhere unless you know something I don't.
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Old 07-11-2016, 05:10 PM   #5
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Re: Will 245/60/R15 on 15x8, fit on a 66 LB fleetside?

I have 15 x 8s with 4" backspacing and 265/70/15s on my 65 GMC with no problems at all
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Old 07-14-2016, 05:25 AM   #6
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Re: Will 245/60/R15 on 15x8, fit on a 66 LB fleetside?

I have 245/60/15 tires on 15x8 inch rims on the rear of my truck (short bed). Fits no problem. Lots of clearance. Can go wider if needed.
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