Ralley Wheels: What Would YOU do? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hunter · 07-30-2004, 02:54 PM

Hey Y'all, I'm new here so bear with me. I have a '70 C10 shortbed that has the original body and paint, but I added disc brakes, power steering, posi rear, 350/350 etc. I put standard (7"?) ralley wheels on it years ago when I bought it for $1500. My wife calls it our farm truck, I'm leaning more toward street... Anyway, I came across a set of 8" wide ralley wheels in good shape. Would you run wides on the rear and narrows on the front for that classic look? I have a good friend who would take the extra set for his GMC, but then I have 2 different sets of wheels... Also, thanks for the tire size input on another forum, but I'm still listening to advice regarding tire size. Everybody like Radial T/A's? THANKS and man do I love looking at 67-72 Chevy pickups! Hunter

**'70_402** · 07-30-2004, 03:04 PM

go with same all around!!! no question..

68 Suburban · 07-30-2004, 03:06 PM

I have 8 inch Corvette style Rallies all the way around on the burb. I prefer black wall out, but I can understand if someone wants white letters out

stickshift_or_walk · 07-30-2004, 03:07 PM

Hunter,

Welcome Aboard!

Glad to see someone who's willing to keep with a factory look regarding rims. IMO the 8 inchers give much better tire options for anyone running larger than say a 235/75R15 tire. I'm running a set on my '92 with 10.50 mud grips (rear), and they fit great. You can run 8's all around and get the big/little look with the tires.

I ran T/A's on my Camaros and found them to be really good wearing, and easy to balance. With the 8 inchers, you can easily do 265 or 275 and not bulge the sidewalls.

Where you might have trouble is with the backspacing on your '70, particularly with wide tires on the front. They don't set out as far as aftermarket rims.

Keep it shiny side up...SSOW

Putter · 07-30-2004, 03:30 PM

Welcome from Cental Mississippi. I run 8" ralleys all around and love them.

2wdBlazer · 07-30-2004, 03:42 PM

I have 345-50-15 on 8 inch rally's on the rear (STUFFED). 255-60-15 on 7 inchers on the front. This is by far the best looking combo I have seen. They are approx the same height tires. The front's are not too skinny either.

fast71 · 07-30-2004, 04:19 PM

welcome from north GA , here is my truck with 8 inc ralleys and 255/70/15 BFG's

crazy longhorn · 07-30-2004, 06:35 PM

I run 15x 6 1/2"(van) ralleys up front , with a 225/75 tire. at the rear are a set of 15 x8's, with 255/70 rubber.....15 x 10's are on the bench till i can afford the tires. IMO, these trucks handle better with a little less width on rubber up front, & I like the "bigs & littles".....1 " to 1 1/2" taller at the rear. crazyL

1BadSS · 07-30-2004, 06:57 PM

I'm running 275x60x15 in the rear, and 215x60x15 in the front, both are radial T/A's. Truck has a mean looking stance now...

67cst · 07-30-2004, 07:17 PM

ive got 275 60s on all 4 corners on 8 inch ralleys, no rubbing upfront at all, i think some guys on here have 295s on the front

miket · 07-30-2004, 07:28 PM

15X8's in the front---15X10's in the rear---275/60's all the way around.

Tx Firefighter · 07-30-2004, 08:15 PM

I run 8 inch Rallys all around with 245/60s up front and 275/60 in the back.

It's lowered a bunch and still doesn't rub anything.

I've run 275/60s on all 4 corners on 8 inch rally wheels before under non-lowered trucks. They didn't rub either.

72shadetree · 07-30-2004, 08:43 PM

i like to run wider in rear 10sand 8s 0r 8s and 7s

SCOTI · 07-31-2004, 01:52 AM

15x6.5's up front w/215-70's & 15x8's out back w/255-70's (I had 275-60's).

dennis111 · 07-31-2004, 07:11 AM

I've always been partial toward the "retro" look of wide tires in the rear.

ChevyDude · 07-31-2004, 12:42 PM

Chrome Ralleys, 15x7 in the front and 15x8 in the rear....soon to be dropped!

ChevyDude · 07-31-2004, 12:45 PM

One more:

miket · 07-31-2004, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

One more:

Nice shop----nice truck.....wish mine was getting that treatment.

SWINGSAX68 · 07-31-2004, 01:05 PM

I have 15x8's with 31x11.5's all around. no rubbing either....they are a bit over sized from stock, but they take up fender well space well....

Harold Shepard · 07-31-2004, 09:58 PM

I used the 8" rallys and 275/60s and then used the stock full wheel covers on top of them, wide wheel and tire= full wheel well and cap = stock look.

07-30-2004, 02:54 PM	#1
Hunter Lovin' Arizona Since 1961 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camp Verde, Arizona Posts: 173	Ralley Wheels: What Would YOU do? Hey Y'all, I'm new here so bear with me. I have a '70 C10 shortbed that has the original body and paint, but I added disc brakes, power steering, posi rear, 350/350 etc. I put standard (7"?) ralley wheels on it years ago when I bought it for $1500. My wife calls it our farm truck, I'm leaning more toward street... Anyway, I came across a set of 8" wide ralley wheels in good shape. Would you run wides on the rear and narrows on the front for that classic look? I have a good friend who would take the extra set for his GMC, but then I have 2 different sets of wheels... Also, thanks for the tire size input on another forum, but I'm still listening to advice regarding tire size. Everybody like Radial T/A's? THANKS and man do I love looking at 67-72 Chevy pickups! Hunter

07-30-2004, 03:04 PM	#2
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	go with same all around!!! no question.. __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

07-30-2004, 03:06 PM	#3
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I have 8 inch Corvette style Rallies all the way around on the burb. I prefer black wall out, but I can understand if someone wants white letters out __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

07-30-2004, 03:07 PM	#4
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 351	Hunter, Welcome Aboard! Glad to see someone who's willing to keep with a factory look regarding rims. IMO the 8 inchers give much better tire options for anyone running larger than say a 235/75R15 tire. I'm running a set on my '92 with 10.50 mud grips (rear), and they fit great. You can run 8's all around and get the big/little look with the tires. I ran T/A's on my Camaros and found them to be really good wearing, and easy to balance. With the 8 inchers, you can easily do 265 or 275 and not bulge the sidewalls. Where you might have trouble is with the backspacing on your '70, particularly with wide tires on the front. They don't set out as far as aftermarket rims. Keep it shiny side up...SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

07-30-2004, 03:30 PM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Welcome from Cental Mississippi. I run 8" ralleys all around and love them. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-30-2004, 03:42 PM	#6
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	I have 345-50-15 on 8 inch rally's on the rear (STUFFED). 255-60-15 on 7 inchers on the front. This is by far the best looking combo I have seen. They are approx the same height tires. The front's are not too skinny either. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

07-30-2004, 04:19 PM	#7
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	welcome from north GA , here is my truck with 8 inc ralleys and 255/70/15 BFG's Attached Images __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

07-30-2004, 06:35 PM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I run 15x 6 1/2"(van) ralleys up front , with a 225/75 tire. at the rear are a set of 15 x8's, with 255/70 rubber.....15 x 10's are on the bench till i can afford the tires. IMO, these trucks handle better with a little less width on rubber up front, & I like the "bigs & littles".....1 " to 1 1/2" taller at the rear. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-30-2004, 06:57 PM	#9
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	I'm running 275x60x15 in the rear, and 215x60x15 in the front, both are radial T/A's. Truck has a mean looking stance now... __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

07-30-2004, 07:17 PM	#10
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	ive got 275 60s on all 4 corners on 8 inch ralleys, no rubbing upfront at all, i think some guys on here have 295s on the front __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-30-2004, 07:28 PM	#11
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	15X8's in the front---15X10's in the rear---275/60's all the way around. Attached Images __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

07-30-2004, 08:15 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I run 8 inch Rallys all around with 245/60s up front and 275/60 in the back. It's lowered a bunch and still doesn't rub anything. I've run 275/60s on all 4 corners on 8 inch rally wheels before under non-lowered trucks. They didn't rub either. Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-30-2004, 08:43 PM	#13
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	i like to run wider in rear 10sand 8s 0r 8s and 7s __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

07-31-2004, 01:52 AM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,132	15x6.5's up front w/215-70's & 15x8's out back w/255-70's (I had 275-60's). Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-31-2004, 07:11 AM	#15
dennis111 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Amish Wonderland of Central PA. Posts: 31	I've always been partial toward the "retro" look of wide tires in the rear. __________________ Dennis 68 GMC SWB Custom 1/2 ton, 2WD, 350 V8, PS, PB, 3-Speed, 3:08 12 bolt rear, tilt, tach, vac, cruise and more. . . .



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

07-31-2004, 12:42 PM	#16
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Chrome Ralleys, 15x7 in the front and 15x8 in the rear....soon to be dropped! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-31-2004, 12:45 PM	#17
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	One more: __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-31-2004, 01:05 PM	#19
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	I have 15x8's with 31x11.5's all around. no rubbing either....they are a bit over sized from stock, but they take up fender well space well.... __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

07-31-2004, 09:58 PM	#20
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	I used the 8" rallys and 275/60s and then used the stock full wheel covers on top of them, wide wheel and tire= full wheel well and cap = stock look.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.