Tire size on 6 lug rally wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kw69 · 12-17-2018, 07:43 PM

Guys,

Hope all is well for you. So I have the original rims with PO1 wheel cover currently on my 69. A few weeks ago a close friend of mine found me 4 OEM older used 6 lug rally wheels with the rings and newer style Chevy Bow tie center caps. Of course for the price I jumped on them. They are standard 15x8 and in really nice condition. I have a stock longbed 69 and don’t plan to change th height at all. So I have seen some trucks go with 255/70/15 front with 275/70/15 rear, I don’t know if that works out for stock trucks. Thoughts on tire sizes for my truck, that will work for a stock truck but to also fill out the wheel wells some....I plan also to keep the other wheels covers and rims as well but wanted to ride with some rally’s for a bit. Anyway sorry so long, thanks for suggestions. BTW I do try to respond when I can but when at work can’t so thanks in advance for the help!
Kris

Shinysideup · 12-17-2018, 08:04 PM

Always a good look with rally wheels. Im running 235/70r15 front and 275/60r15 rears. These are both 28" tall. I used a spindle drop in the front(2.5") and 4" lowering spring rear for a 1.5 gap all around wheelwell.
I think we may be close neighbors? Dunnellon here.

OregonNed · 12-18-2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Shinysideup

Always a good look with rally wheels. Im running 235/70r15 front and 275/60r15 rears. These are both 28" tall. I used a spindle drop in the front(2.5") and 4" lowering spring rear for a 1.5 gap all around wheelwell.
I think we may be close neighbors? Dunnellon here.

I use the same tire sizes front and back on my rallyes too...

**special-K** · 12-18-2018, 08:49 AM

If those tires fit a lowered truck they'll fit yours. And yes, they will fit. You know you can always pop those wheelcovers on the rallyes when you want a change, don't you?

**Elliot949** · 12-18-2018, 08:56 AM

If you are going with a completely stock look you are going to need to go with 235/75R15...

aggiegrad · 12-18-2018, 02:33 PM

I recently switched my stock height truck to 15x8 and went 255/70 all the way around. I like the look.

**michael bustamante** · 12-18-2018, 02:40 PM

the 275s in the rear look really good on lowered trucks. stock heigth or even a slight drop looks good with 255-70-15

Kw69 · 12-18-2018, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinysideup

Always a good look with rally wheels. Im running 235/70r15 front and 275/60r15 rears. These are both 28" tall. I used a spindle drop in the front(2.5") and 4" lowering spring rear for a 1.5 gap all around wheelwell.
I think we may be close neighbors? Dunnellon here.

Yep we sure are! SW Ocala off 200.

Kw69 · 12-18-2018, 09:04 PM

Thanks guys for the replies and no I didn’t know about the wheel covers going over the rally’s, but it makes complete sense.... Thanks for the info so far guys!

Kw69 · 12-18-2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by aggiegrad

I recently switched my stock height truck to 15x8 and went 255/70 all the way around. I like the look.

Looks great!

**Already Gone** · 12-19-2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kw69

Thanks guys for the replies and no I didn’t know about the wheel covers going over the rally’s, but it makes complete sense.... Thanks for the info so far guys!

Here are the P01 wheel covers over 15 x 7 rallys with 235/75 15's all the way around. My suggestion is if you want a stock look to get the rallys painted so the white shows when the P01's are on the truck and run 255/70 R15 on those 15 x 8 rallys. I have a set of 15 x 8 rallys on hand and when my 235/75 15's are done I will be putting 255/70's on the 15 x 8 rallys with the P01's

Rick Bollinger · 12-19-2018, 06:56 PM

I am putting 255/70/15s on the 15x8 rally's as well. Tires are bought wheels are being powder coated white to match the bottom of my 68 long bed 50th. I am also dropping the front 2 1/2 and the back 2". I hope to have it all back together this spring.

**Already Gone** · 12-19-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Bollinger

I am putting 255/70/15s on the 15x8 rally's as well. Tires are bought wheels are being powder coated white to match the bottom of my 68 long bed 50th. I am also dropping the front 2 1/2 and the back 2". I hope to have it all back together this spring.

That should look great, especialy with that small front/rear drop.

Rick Bollinger · 12-19-2018, 08:28 PM

Sorry. darn back button re-post

70 shorty · 12-19-2018, 08:34 PM

I have 235/70's all the way around on my 6 lug rallys. I think they fill out the wheel wells nicely.

12-17-2018, 07:43 PM	#1
Kw69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 111	Tire size on 6 lug rally wheel Guys, Hope all is well for you. So I have the original rims with PO1 wheel cover currently on my 69. A few weeks ago a close friend of mine found me 4 OEM older used 6 lug rally wheels with the rings and newer style Chevy Bow tie center caps. Of course for the price I jumped on them. They are standard 15x8 and in really nice condition. I have a stock longbed 69 and don’t plan to change th height at all. So I have seen some trucks go with 255/70/15 front with 275/70/15 rear, I don’t know if that works out for stock trucks. Thoughts on tire sizes for my truck, that will work for a stock truck but to also fill out the wheel wells some....I plan also to keep the other wheels covers and rims as well but wanted to ride with some rally’s for a bit. Anyway sorry so long, thanks for suggestions. BTW I do try to respond when I can but when at work can’t so thanks in advance for the help! Kris __________________ 2009 GMC 2500HD 6.0, 6 speed auto, stealth grey, 4x4 Z71, Bilsteins, Black Bear Tuned. Pulls the 10k fifth wheel all so easy. 1969 CST 350 black long bed, 3 on the floor, PS, AC, drum brakes, old school and love it.

12-18-2018, 08:49 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Tire size on 6 lug rally wheel If those tires fit a lowered truck they'll fit yours. And yes, they will fit. You know you can always pop those wheelcovers on the rallyes when you want a change, don't you? __________________ "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 ~

12-18-2018, 08:56 AM	#5
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Tire size on 6 lug rally wheel If you are going with a completely stock look you are going to need to go with 235/75R15... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

12-18-2018, 02:33 PM	#6
aggiegrad Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 51	Re: Tire size on 6 lug rally wheel I recently switched my stock height truck to 15x8 and went 255/70 all the way around. I like the look. Attached Images

12-18-2018, 02:40 PM	#7
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,858	Re: Tire size on 6 lug rally wheel the 275s in the rear look really good on lowered trucks. stock heigth or even a slight drop looks good with 255-70-15 __________________ 1967custom

12-18-2018, 09:04 PM	#9
Kw69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 111	Re: Tire size on 6 lug rally wheel Thanks guys for the replies and no I didn’t know about the wheel covers going over the rally’s, but it makes complete sense.... Thanks for the info so far guys! __________________ 2009 GMC 2500HD 6.0, 6 speed auto, stealth grey, 4x4 Z71, Bilsteins, Black Bear Tuned. Pulls the 10k fifth wheel all so easy. 1969 CST 350 black long bed, 3 on the floor, PS, AC, drum brakes, old school and love it.

12-19-2018, 06:56 PM	#12
Rick Bollinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colchester IL Posts: 297	Re: Tire size on 6 lug rally wheel I am putting 255/70/15s on the 15x8 rally's as well. Tires are bought wheels are being powder coated white to match the bottom of my 68 long bed 50th. I am also dropping the front 2 1/2 and the back 2". I hope to have it all back together this spring.

12-19-2018, 08:28 PM	#14
Rick Bollinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colchester IL Posts: 297	Re: Tire size on 6 lug rally wheel Sorry. darn back button re-post

12-19-2018, 08:34 PM	#15
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: Tire size on 6 lug rally wheel I have 235/70's all the way around on my 6 lug rallys. I think they fill out the wheel wells nicely. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K



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