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ilnvyb360 · 05-25-2018, 11:28 PM

Does anyone have info on the size of wheels and tires on this truck?

I’m trying to stay with my 15” rally’s and been racking my brain on what size tires to go with. I don’t care for the tires I have that came with the truck.

Please help!

**Palf70Step** · 05-26-2018, 08:26 AM

rears looks like 275/60x15

fronts look a little smaller, maybe 255/60 or 245/60

blindbug · 05-26-2018, 10:56 AM

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Wheel Vintiques 62 Series O.E. Style Wheels: 1-800-959-2100
Front: Part# 5805044 15x8" needs to be custom ordered with a 4" backspace.
Rear: Part# 5005042 15x10" needs to be ordered with a 5" backspace.

BFG 245/60/15 for the fronts and 295/50/15 for the rears.

That's a squarebody syndicate build. See this link for more information on his formula. Includes the drop specifications as well:

http://squarebodysyndicate.com/sbs-formula.html

ilnvyb360 · 05-26-2018, 11:02 AM

Awesome! Thanks for the info guys! Much appreciated!

I’m trying to get my current project looking right.

3drburb · 05-26-2018, 11:56 AM

That's a nice truck you have.

Are you keeping the ladder rack?

To get that look you will need to lower your truck a bit.

255 60 15 fronts with 275 60 15 rear looks right and works good for our roads.
Good luck.

3drburb · 05-26-2018, 12:03 PM

By the way, what size rallies are you using? They look a little wide up front.

ilnvyb360 · 05-26-2018, 12:16 PM

Thanks! Ladder rack is coming off as per wife’s orders. She said it makes it look like an old mans truck. I AM old, though.

I think the fronts are 15x8? I haven’t pulled any of the wheels yet to confirm sizes.

ilnvyb360 · 05-26-2018, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3drburb

That's a nice truck you have.

Are you keeping the ladder rack?

To get that look you will need to lower your truck a bit.

255 60 15 fronts with 275 60 15 rear looks right and works good for our roads.
Good luck.

Yes! I’m definitely lowering her! Gotta get closer to my wagon’s height.

ilnvyb360 · 05-26-2018, 12:22 PM

I can’t figure out how to fix my pic....

**Palf70Step** · 05-26-2018, 05:13 PM

Took care of it for you. Cell phone picts can be a pain in the butt to figure out when viewing somewhere other than the phone.

ilnvyb360 · 05-26-2018, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Took care of it for you. Cell phone picts can be a pain in the butt to figure out when viewing somewhere other than the phone.

Thank you!!

**truckfan** · 05-29-2018, 04:25 PM

I ran 275 60R 15 all the way around on mine on 8.5" rallys

**Dads79GMC** · 05-29-2018, 10:45 PM

I ordered the below part number from from Wheel Vintiques via Summit. What arrived was four wheels that were reversed, and wouldn't fit on what I had (Disc brake conversion on the back and the normal SBS formula up front). I returned via Summit and called Wheel Vintiques, they said they couldn't move their Part# 5805044 from the 4.25" BS to a 4" BS unless the wheel was reversed???? I even email Joe Yezzi and he said that that wasn't true; still couldn't find anyone at WV that would do a normal 4" BS without reversing the wheel........I just ordered the normal Part# 5805044 with 4.25" BS and will use a spacer! I think Joe has more pull than I!!

Thanks Mike

"Front: Part# 5805044 15x8" needs to be custom ordered with a 4" backspace."

ilnvyb360 · 05-30-2018, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

I ordered the below part number from from Wheel Vintiques via Summit. What arrived was four wheels that were reversed, and wouldn't fit on what I had (Disc brake conversion on the back and the normal SBS formula up front). I returned via Summit and called Wheel Vintiques, they said they couldn't move their Part# 5805044 from the 4.25" BS to a 4" BS unless the wheel was reversed???? I even email Joe Yezzi and he said that that wasn't true; still couldn't find anyone at WV that would do a normal 4" BS without reversing the wheel........I just ordered the normal Part# 5805044 with 4.25" BS and will use a spacer! I think Joe has more pull than I!!

Thanks Mike

"Front: Part# 5805044 15x8" needs to be custom ordered with a 4" backspace."

Thanks for the info!

LT7A · 07-10-2018, 02:47 PM

Dad's79GMC, have you thought about emailing them a link to this thread? When you think about how many of our trucks were produced and that somebody like Joe Yezzi has published a recipe that includes their wheels, I'll bet there's somebody at wheel vintiques that wouldn't want to alienate this market if they knew. It just may not be the guy that you get when you call in.

05-25-2018, 11:28 PM	#1
ilnvyb360 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Posts: 49	Tire size? Does anyone have info on the size of wheels and tires on this truck? I’m trying to stay with my 15” rally’s and been racking my brain on what size tires to go with. I don’t care for the tires I have that came with the truck. Please help! Attached Images

05-26-2018, 08:26 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Tire size? rears looks like 275/60x15 fronts look a little smaller, maybe 255/60 or 245/60 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-26-2018, 11:02 AM	#4
ilnvyb360 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Posts: 49	Re: Tire size? Awesome! Thanks for the info guys! Much appreciated! I’m trying to get my current project looking right. Attached Images

05-26-2018, 11:56 AM	#5
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 858	Re: Tire size? That's a nice truck you have. Are you keeping the ladder rack? To get that look you will need to lower your truck a bit. 255 60 15 fronts with 275 60 15 rear looks right and works good for our roads. Good luck.

05-26-2018, 12:03 PM	#6
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 858	Re: Tire size? By the way, what size rallies are you using? They look a little wide up front.

05-26-2018, 12:16 PM	#7
ilnvyb360 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Posts: 49	Re: Tire size? Thanks! Ladder rack is coming off as per wife’s orders. She said it makes it look like an old mans truck. I AM old, though. I think the fronts are 15x8? I haven’t pulled any of the wheels yet to confirm sizes.

05-26-2018, 12:22 PM	#9
ilnvyb360 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Posts: 49	Re: Tire size? I can’t figure out how to fix my pic....

05-26-2018, 05:13 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Tire size? Took care of it for you. Cell phone picts can be a pain in the butt to figure out when viewing somewhere other than the phone. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-29-2018, 04:25 PM	#12
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: Tire size? I ran 275 60R 15 all the way around on mine on 8.5" rallys Attached Images __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

05-29-2018, 10:45 PM	#13
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Tire size? I ordered the below part number from from Wheel Vintiques via Summit. What arrived was four wheels that were reversed, and wouldn't fit on what I had (Disc brake conversion on the back and the normal SBS formula up front). I returned via Summit and called Wheel Vintiques, they said they couldn't move their Part# 5805044 from the 4.25" BS to a 4" BS unless the wheel was reversed???? I even email Joe Yezzi and he said that that wasn't true; still couldn't find anyone at WV that would do a normal 4" BS without reversing the wheel........I just ordered the normal Part# 5805044 with 4.25" BS and will use a spacer! I think Joe has more pull than I!! Thanks Mike "Front: Part# 5805044 15x8" needs to be custom ordered with a 4" backspace." __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

07-10-2018, 02:47 PM	#15
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: Tire size? Dad's79GMC, have you thought about emailing them a link to this thread? When you think about how many of our trucks were produced and that somebody like Joe Yezzi has published a recipe that includes their wheels, I'll bet there's somebody at wheel vintiques that wouldn't want to alienate this market if they knew. It just may not be the guy that you get when you call in.



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