15 x 10 wheels on a k10 what works good? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

suburban99 · 08-20-2021, 07:24 PM

On my 72 K10 I run KO 35's and I need to get a wider wheel. Currently have 15x8 ralley's...looking for 15x10 to get more rubber on the road. Pictures are helpful. Thanks

**Richard** · 08-21-2021, 02:56 AM

4.5" is pretty standard on the production wheels. They look and work fine in many cases. My new 17x10 wheels are 4.5". If you want different than that you will probably have to go custom. Actually wanted a 17x9, could not find without going custom. Truck looks good, why not just run a lower pressure if concerned about wear? With the 35's I would not be worried as low as 25-28 psi.

**special-K** · 08-21-2021, 07:27 AM

The 10" wheels might make the difference between rubbing and not rubbing. Is that a 4" lift? From my experience, 4" lift with 35/12.50s draws the line between fitting with 8" wheels and light rubbing with 10s. I currently have 8" wheels, 4" lift, and 285/75s. All work very well together. I want to go to 35s and really like 10" wheels better for the look I want. But when I had 35/12.50-16.5s on 9.75" slots they rubbed some when flexing on a turn. People seem to have no issues running 12.50s on 8" wheels. It seems to be the standard these days, when back in the day we always ran them on 10s. Less are should flatten your tread out

suburban99 · 08-22-2021, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The 10" wheels might make the difference between rubbing and not rubbing. Is that a 4" lift? From my experience, 4" lift with 35/12.50s draws the line between fitting with 8" wheels and light rubbing with 10s. I currently have 8" wheels, 4" lift, and 285/75s. All work very well together. I want to go to 35s and really like 10" wheels better for the look I want. But when I had 35/12.50-16.5s on 9.75" slots they rubbed some when flexing on a turn. People seem to have no issues running 12.50s on 8" wheels. It seems to be the standard these days, when back in the day we always ran them on 10s. Less are should flatten your tread out

As far as air pressure goes, I have been running 27psi. recently changed to 24psi and the tread is flatter. I have read that 20 psi is minimum>>?

cadillac_al · 08-22-2021, 09:03 AM

That is the drawback of narrow rims and wide tires. You have to run them soft to get the tread to lay flat on the road. That could get interesting in high speed (speed limit) cornering. I tried it for a week or so and then bought 10" rims. That would completely change the look of your truck though. If you like the rally wheel look then I would be inclined to leave it as is.

57taskforce · 08-22-2021, 09:28 AM

There’s this option too if you like the rally look.

https://www.cokertire.com/wheels/pic...15106l414.html

Awesome truck by the way! Love the marker lights on a short K10.

Mike C · 09-13-2021, 10:29 PM

I would wait until you need new tires then I would go to a 16 or 17 or even 18 inch wheel. That lets you run 4.5” of backspacing instead of 3.5” which means it moves the outside of the wheel out 1” and the inside edge in 1” on a 10” rim which is common in 16 and 18 inch diameters. If you run 17’s the 9” is more common. That allows for more and better clearance to the fender cup and the frame IME.

eager_adventurer · 09-16-2021, 11:00 AM

What style of 15x10 wheels are you looking for? Fuel wheels has a nice selection of 15x10 rims.

52napco · 09-21-2021, 06:03 PM

here are 15x10's with 33x12.50's on my 87 just for reference

Cabrust · 09-26-2021, 10:27 PM

US Mag Indy 15x10 w 33x12.50 BFG.

CG · 09-29-2021, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabrust

US Mag Indy 15x10 w 33x12.50 BFG.

Are those vintage mag wheels restored or are they new? If new can you tell us a little more about them. Where did you get them, approx cost, back spacing. Im a sucker for mag wheels, your truck looks great.

Cabrust · 09-29-2021, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Are those vintage mag wheels restored or are they new? If new can you tell us a little more about them. Where did you get them, approx cost, back spacing. Im a sucker for mag wheels, your truck looks great.

I purchased new my friend, here is the link. Price, back space, etc.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/usm-u10115008335

57taskforce · 09-30-2021, 02:48 PM

Hell yea thanks for sharing that, I had no idea you could still get them new. Love the slots. I see they have them in a 17x10 8 lug. Count me in! Thanks for sharing!

08-20-2021, 07:24 PM	#1
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 452	15 x 10 wheels on a k10 what works good? On my 72 K10 I run KO 35's and I need to get a wider wheel. Currently have 15x8 ralley's...looking for 15x10 to get more rubber on the road. Pictures are helpful. Thanks Attached Images __________________ 1962 C10 Longbox LS 5.3 4L60E----Sold$$ 2014 Ram 4x4 3500 Laramie Diesel..Momma's truck 2015 Ram 4x4 1500 1997 Boxster. 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe LS 6.0 1950 GMC 3100 S10 & LS swapped

08-21-2021, 02:56 AM	#2
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,896	Re: 15 x 10 wheels on a k10 what works good? 4.5" is pretty standard on the production wheels. They look and work fine in many cases. My new 17x10 wheels are 4.5". If you want different than that you will probably have to go custom. Actually wanted a 17x9, could not find without going custom. Truck looks good, why not just run a lower pressure if concerned about wear? With the 35's I would not be worried as low as 25-28 psi. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

08-21-2021, 07:27 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 15 x 10 wheels on a k10 what works good? The 10" wheels might make the difference between rubbing and not rubbing. Is that a 4" lift? From my experience, 4" lift with 35/12.50s draws the line between fitting with 8" wheels and light rubbing with 10s. I currently have 8" wheels, 4" lift, and 285/75s. All work very well together. I want to go to 35s and really like 10" wheels better for the look I want. But when I had 35/12.50-16.5s on 9.75" slots they rubbed some when flexing on a turn. People seem to have no issues running 12.50s on 8" wheels. It seems to be the standard these days, when back in the day we always ran them on 10s. Less are should flatten your tread out __________________ "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 ~

08-22-2021, 09:03 AM	#5
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,376	Re: 15 x 10 wheels on a k10 what works good? That is the drawback of narrow rims and wide tires. You have to run them soft to get the tread to lay flat on the road. That could get interesting in high speed (speed limit) cornering. I tried it for a week or so and then bought 10" rims. That would completely change the look of your truck though. If you like the rally wheel look then I would be inclined to leave it as is. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

08-22-2021, 09:28 AM	#6
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,503	Re: 15 x 10 wheels on a k10 what works good? There’s this option too if you like the rally look. https://www.cokertire.com/wheels/pic...15106l414.html Awesome truck by the way! Love the marker lights on a short K10. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

09-13-2021, 10:29 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: 15 x 10 wheels on a k10 what works good? I would wait until you need new tires then I would go to a 16 or 17 or even 18 inch wheel. That lets you run 4.5” of backspacing instead of 3.5” which means it moves the outside of the wheel out 1” and the inside edge in 1” on a 10” rim which is common in 16 and 18 inch diameters. If you run 17’s the 9” is more common. That allows for more and better clearance to the fender cup and the frame IME. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-16-2021, 11:00 AM	#8
eager_adventurer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 50	Re: 15 x 10 wheels on a k10 what works good? What style of 15x10 wheels are you looking for? Fuel wheels has a nice selection of 15x10 rims.

09-21-2021, 06:03 PM	#9
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: 15 x 10 wheels on a k10 what works good? here are 15x10's with 33x12.50's on my 87 just for reference Attached Images

09-26-2021, 10:27 PM	#10
Cabrust Registered User Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 8	Re: 15 x 10 wheels on a k10 what works good? US Mag Indy 15x10 w 33x12.50 BFG. Attached Images

09-30-2021, 02:48 PM	#13
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,503	Re: 15 x 10 wheels on a k10 what works good? Hell yea thanks for sharing that, I had no idea you could still get them new. Love the slots. I see they have them in a 17x10 8 lug. Count me in! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s Last edited by 57taskforce; 09-30-2021 at 02:54 PM.



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