15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Daddy'O · 03-01-2013, 07:47 AM

Can you show me some photos and let me know what tire size you are using? I’m seriously thinking about getting a set.

Thanks!

**TBONE1964** · 03-01-2013, 09:38 AM

Look at Lee H's build thread. he has them on his truck. Not sure of the sizes.

I will have a set for my 72 before the year is over.

I am planning on running 15 x 7's in the front with a 235/70/15 tire and 15 x 8's on the rear with a 275/60/15 tire.

I am also interest to see other trucks with these awesome wheels.

Lemield · 03-01-2013, 10:10 AM

Mine are 15x8, front and rear. LT235/75R/15 tires. I like the look. I have nothing against the larger wheels but I like having sidewall on my tires.

**TBONE1964** · 03-01-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemield

Mine are 15x8, front and rear. LT235/75R/15 tires. I like the look. I have nothing against the larger wheels but I like having sidewall on my tires.

Beautiful truck and I too enjoy the ride with some sidewall.

chopnchaneled · 03-01-2013, 11:03 AM

I'm running them on my stepper.
235-70 front
255-70 rear
pm me and i can email you pic's, still havent figured out how to post pic's here.

LEX · 03-01-2013, 11:29 AM

Check out this cool build who is going to run a set.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567294

Daddy'O · 03-01-2013, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the input guys. Any running the 15x8.5 on BFG radial TA 255/70/15?

Thanks!

**uncle** · 03-01-2013, 07:49 PM

Truck I used to own. Rear 15x8.5 with bfg 285/70/15 front was 15x8.5 now15x7 works much better 235/70/15 tires. Drop is approx 6.5 rear 4.5 front
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**uncle** · 03-01-2013, 07:51 PM

Also polished machine finish and wheels look even better.
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LEX · 03-01-2013, 08:44 PM

Nice truck, Uncle. Any more pics of it you could share?
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Daddy'O · 03-02-2013, 07:54 AM

Nice truck Uncle - really like the color combo.

**TBONE1964** · 03-02-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by uncle

Truck I used to own. Rear 15x8.5 with bfg 285/70/15 front was 15x8.5 now15x7 works much better 235/70/15 tires. Drop is approx 6.5 rear 4.5 front
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This truck has won my vote for the best wheel/tire combination I have seen. I also really like the stance. I wonder how it would look on my LWB.

**70cst** · 03-02-2013, 01:57 PM

I had Torq-Thrust and then switched to Corvette Ralley's...

Daddy'O · 03-02-2013, 06:11 PM

70cst - what wheel/tire sizes were you running when you had the torq thrusts?

Nice truck!

Thanks!

19seventeeCustom · 03-02-2013, 06:49 PM

255/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear,, perfect combo, IMO

**70cst** · 03-02-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Daddy'O

70cst - what wheel/tire sizes were you running when you had the torq thrusts?

Nice truck!

Thanks!

!5x7's on the front and 15x8's on the back.

CG · 03-02-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle

Truck I used to own. Rear 15x8.5 with bfg 285/70/15 front was 15x8.5 now15x7 works much better 235/70/15 tires. Drop is approx 6.5 rear 4.5 front
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That is a sweet truck.

**uncle** · 03-03-2013, 09:26 AM

Here's partial with 7 on front
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streetstar · 08-08-2025, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

I had Torq-Thrust and then switched to Corvette Ralley's...

Very nice ride (Zombie thread i know , but you have to go back a few years to hear folks tconversing about 15" rolling stock

I just ordered a set of 15x8 TT2's and 275/60 T/A's for my Cheyenne Super -- was kicking around the idea of going with 17 or 18's after looking at thousands of photos on here but just went with what was familiar to simplify my life - i needed new tires , but my friend , who is an enabler , said "are you going to ditch the Centerlines too? I know i would" -

I actually thought the solid disc type wheels were also an equally nice old school choice but what do i know. A fresh look may inject some pride of ownership that has been missing for a while

I am going to have to get the stance altitude corrected when the wheels come in and are installed

What are you using to get yours down in the weeds? Mine is a tad bit complicated as it is a Chevy, but with leaf springs rather than coils

03-01-2013, 07:47 AM	#1
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? Can you show me some photos and let me know what tire size you are using? I’m seriously thinking about getting a set. Thanks! __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

03-01-2013, 09:38 AM	#2
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? Look at Lee H's build thread. he has them on his truck. Not sure of the sizes. I will have a set for my 72 before the year is over. I am planning on running 15 x 7's in the front with a 235/70/15 tire and 15 x 8's on the rear with a 275/60/15 tire. I am also interest to see other trucks with these awesome wheels.

03-01-2013, 10:10 AM	#3
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? Mine are 15x8, front and rear. LT235/75R/15 tires. I like the look. I have nothing against the larger wheels but I like having sidewall on my tires. Attached Images __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

03-01-2013, 11:03 AM	#5
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? I'm running them on my stepper. 235-70 front 255-70 rear pm me and i can email you pic's, still havent figured out how to post pic's here. __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

03-01-2013, 11:29 AM	#6
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? Check out this cool build who is going to run a set. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567294

03-01-2013, 07:47 PM	#7
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? Thanks for the input guys. Any running the 15x8.5 on BFG radial TA 255/70/15? Thanks! __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

03-01-2013, 07:49 PM	#8
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,295	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? Truck I used to own. Rear 15x8.5 with bfg 285/70/15 front was 15x8.5 now15x7 works much better 235/70/15 tires. Drop is approx 6.5 rear 4.5 front Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-01-2013, 07:51 PM	#9
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,295	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? Also polished machine finish and wheels look even better. Posted via Mobile Device

03-01-2013, 08:44 PM	#10
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? Nice truck, Uncle. Any more pics of it you could share? Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2013, 07:54 AM	#11
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? Nice truck Uncle - really like the color combo. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

03-02-2013, 01:57 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,400	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? I had Torq-Thrust and then switched to Corvette Ralley's... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-02-2013, 06:11 PM	#14
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? 70cst - what wheel/tire sizes were you running when you had the torq thrusts? Nice truck! Thanks! __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

03-02-2013, 06:49 PM	#15
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? 255/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear,, perfect combo, IMO

03-03-2013, 09:26 AM	#18
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,295	Re: 15x8.5 Torq-Thrust D - Who's running them? Here's partial with 7 on front Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images



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